Platformer Games Collection

Introduction to Platformer Games

Platformers, characterized by jumping between suspended platforms and obstacle avoidance, are one of gaming's oldest genres. From 1981's Donkey Kong to modern masterpieces like Celeste, they've evolved with precise controls, creative level design, and character abilities.

Core Evolution

- Arcade Era (1980s): Super Mario Bros. defined side-scrolling standards
- 16-bit Revolution (1990s): Sonic the Hedgehog introduced speed mechanics
- 3D Transition (1996+): Super Mario 64 revolutionized movement in 3D space
- Indie Renaissance (2010s): Hollow Knight blended Metroidvania elements

Key Features

- Jump Physics: Variable height/distance jumps
- Environmental Hazards: Spikes, pits, moving platforms
- Progression Systems: Unlockable abilities (double jump, wall climb)

Why They Endure

Perfect for speedrunning, challenge seekers, and expressive movement enthusiasts.
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Release Years: 1981 - 2023NES, Sega Genesis, Arcade, Game Boy Advance, SNES, Nintendo 64, NeoGeo Pocket, Nintendo DS, Bandai WonderSwan, PlayStation, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Atari Jaguar, Sega Master System, Sega CD, Sega 32XTotal Games: 115

🎮All Platformer Retro Games

BOMB JACK

Series: Bomb Jack

JUMP BUG

Series: Jump Bug

Bubble Bobble

DONKEY KONG

Series: Donkey Kong

SUPER MARIO BROS.

Series: Super Mario

Three Wonders

Top Hunter – Roddy & Cathy

Series: Top Hunter

Ganryu / Musashi Ganryuki

Series: Ganryu

Ghouls'n Ghosts

Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

Series: Super Mario

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

Series: Super Mario

Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island

Series: Super Mario

Wario Land 4

Series: Wario Land

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Series: Kirby

Sonic Advance

Rayman 3

Series: Rayman

Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest