Mario games like Super Mario Bros. set the standard for 2D platformers. Switch offers a variety of 2D platformers beyond Mario, like Sonic Mania and Pizza Tower. Diverse titles like Kirby Star Allies ...

These five 2D platformers didn't blow the doors off of fans at the time, but deserved much more love than they got.

2024 delivered many incredible platformers from both triple-A studios and indie developers. From cozy games like Neva to ...

Nathan is a lifelong gamer, harkening back to a misspent youth blasting Kirby Superstar and Super Mario All-Stars on his bedroom floor. Some of us are that old. This began a long-term love affair with ...

The world of 2D video games is rich with classics that have stood the test of time, offering a blend of nostalgic charm and timeless gameplay. From the iconic Mario series to the challenging Mega Man ...

LavaLoop is a 2D shooter / platformer in a hand-drawn steampunk universe. Play as three musician-fighters, shoot your way through hordes of beat-bots and jump from surprise to surprise in an explosive ...

As Dodo the Duck, you spent most of your life on a placid farm—surrounded by friendly chickens and sheltered from danger. That changes when, one day, you wake up to aliens abducting all of your ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...