Whether it’s 2D sidescrollers or 3D sandboxes, the platformer is a foundational video game genre. Run, don’t walk, to play the best games about jumping as skillfully as possible.

The blend of 2D and 3D platforming captures the highs ... is probably the most notable PC platformer of the early ‘90s. Prince of Persia might have spawned a multi-million dollar franchise ...

Platformers are alive and well on the Nintendo Switch, offering a wide range of options for all skill levels and ages, with both Nintendo and indie-developed games available. Alto's Odyssey, Kirby ...

Jumping is such a foundational verb that elements of the platformer can be found just about anywhere, from 2D sidescrollers to 3D action adventures to today’s open-world sandboxes. Pure ...