Help the brave adventurer Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the Ruins of the ancient Chaikurú civilization, in a classic and epic 3D action-adventure game. Explore a fantasy world inspired by South-American locations, nature and cultures.

Just as the Rats of the South start to piece their lives together, following the great war between Rodent and Frog, an old and unspeakable evil stirs in the North; wings black as death; fangs sharp as steel; and a thirst for blood rivalled only by their insatiable hunger… for vengeance.

As Arlo, young heir to the Warden of the Wastes, journey through the vast, snow-ravaged lands of the North in an epic quest to overcome the Dark Wings once and for all. Hunt down giant beasts. Unite disparate clans. Upgrade your settlement. And discover a terrible secret of blood and crown…

The time for heroes is over. For the Kingdom needs a warrior; forged of the North and as cold as the snow that shrouds these lands. A rat… carved from iron.

And so, a new tail begins.

Explore a Vast, Wintry Kingdom
Fully narrated by RPG-legend, Doug Cockle, prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the northern realms of the Ratdom; an expansive, frost-bitten land on the brink of all-out war.

Hunt down Giant Beasts
Track down and defeat the legendary monsters of this realm, and be rewarded with rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment. But be warned, these colossal creatures won’t go down without a fight… and then some.

Master Brutal Combat
The lands of the North are a perilous place, so you’ll need to master the fast, challenging combat for any chance of survival. Evade attacks with a dodge roll, nail split-second parry bashes, and unleash an array of gruesome executions.

Customise your Attack
Craft your own extensive arsenal of upgradeable weaponry, ready to fight as you see fit; strike quick with a spear, afar with a bow, or go claw-to-claw with a heavy-hitting mace. Alternativity, gain a tactical advantage with a range of new, deadly traps…

Upgrade your Settlement
As Warden of the Wastes, defending your lands is only half the battle. Construct and upgrade your settlement with hard-earned gold to gain access to more powerful items from the Smithy, tastier meals at the Kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!

Step into the surreal with Dreamcore, a body-cam styled psychological horror game that plunges you into the eerie beauty of "liminal spaces." Unravel the mysteries of Dreamcore’s non-linear worlds and uncover its hidden secrets. Can you discover what lies beyond the edge of reality?

Dive into the vibrant world of AquaRun, a fast-paced 2D pixel art platformer that tests your reflexes, precision, and determination! Inspired by the best of hardcore platforming games, AquaRun challenges you to guide a fragile yet determined character through 40 meticulously designed levels filled with relentless obstacles, devious traps, and tricky platforms.

Decades after the Rain of Death, a new journey begins in the Land of Fumes, where mystical powers lie beneath the earth. The kingdom’s desire for conquest led to the creation of the Homunculi, machine-like artificial life forms prepared to execute the king’s will. A recent resource-harvesting mission gone awry caused toxic vapors to emerge from underground, driving both man and machine to feral madness.

As the Homonculi devolve into dangerous creatures, guide Lilac –- an “Attuner” with the power to purify those infected by the fumes — on a quest to save the kingdom. With the help of friendly machines and spirits who fight in Lilac’s stead, fend off mechanized legions of lunging carcasses, cannonball-firing corpses and chainsaw-wielding goblins terrorizing the land.

Turn foes into friends by exorcizing corruption from enemy bosses. Wield their powers to add 30 different abilities to Lilac’s combat repertoire in an enhanced battle system where she can equip up to four special abilities at once. Improve Lilac’s odds of surviving this hunt for lost memories by leveling up attack strength, HP, and armor.

Explore the depths, heights and far corners of the kingdom for lore-filled relics. Collect and trade gold for upgraded items at the Blacksmith’s storefront. Combine story fragments from the kingdom’s fleeing inhabitants with Lilac’s forgotten memories. Seek the truth in an atmospheric hand-drawn setting set to the soothing serenades of returning musical group Mili (Ghost in the Shell, Goblin Slayer) with a brand new original soundtrack available for purchase at launch.

Guide a mischievous kid back to his parents in a vibrant side-scrolling adventure!

The plot centers around Indy's search for the Staff of Moses. The game is mostly about a quest which takes you around the world on various quests, fighting Nazis, Panamanian hunters, and Tong thugs, and trying to find artifacts which will unlock other possible things for you to get and do.

A port of MediEvil 2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

MediEvil 2, or MediEvil II in its NA release, is an action-adventure game originally developed by SCE Cambridge Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in 2000 for the PlayStation, it is a sequel to the original MediEvil and continues the story of Sir Daniel Fortesque.

Set in Victorian-era London, the game follows Sir Dan as he is resurrected once again to stop a sorcerer named Lord Palethorn, who has unleashed chaos by reanimating the dead using pages from Zarok's spellbook. The gameplay combines hack-and-slash combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving, with new weapons, levels, and enemies. The game introduces unique features such as a ghostly ally, Kiya, and new mechanics like controlling Dan’s detached head for specific puzzles.

Embark on a magical journey in Bright Escape!

Venture into a hidden world inside a computer – explore its secrets and save it from viruses! Boti is a dynamic combination of 3D platformer and action-adventure game. Play solo or with a friend in seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op.

On planet Delta 7, Alpha, one of the last remaining foxes in the universe plans his escape from Bio-Prison-9. Unwittingly aided by an Artificial Intelligence, the duo breaches containment and searches to escape from the bio hazard planet. With every other Artificial Intelligence gunning for his existence, Alpha must use his wit to out-fox robots in an action adventure not too far in our future…

A Fox and His Robot is a 2D action-platformer taking place in a breathtaking world. Jump and dash past robot security and through unforgiving terrain in a masterclass of platforming prowess.

• Master the biomes as you utilize wind, portals, and more to traverse though the world.
• Utilize Alpha’s skills to find alternate roots for speed running over obstacles and dangers.
• Dive into the mystery of Artificial Intelligence as Alpha escapes from planet Delta 7

In the Multiplayer Coliseum, play locally with a friend and fight for survival in one-on-one death battles. With 12 different arenas, frantic matches shed light into the events of what happened right before Alpha’s escape. Your AI host personally guarantees only one fox will remain alive…

The creator of the 'Fox Ridge' and 'A Transposition in Time' franchises brings you a new completing story set in a new world. Joshua Janik is an author, software engineer, and game designer. Whether creating stories through words on a page or in digital worlds, Joshua believes in the power of storytelling to recapture the child like wonder of life, and to explore new fantastical frontiers.

Start an adventure where gravity is your worst enemy & save the world one egg at a time! Featuring classical music, broken eggs, chicken-inappropriate tools, and mandatory funny hats.

Welcome to Arcadia! A retro-futuristic metropolis where the citizens don't know they're contestants on the most watched reality show on the planet! Uncover the truth and escape with your life in ‘American Arcadia’!

Bread & Fred is a challenging co-op platformer from Apogee where two players must cooperate to jump and climb to the top of a snowy mountain. Play as both Bread and Fred in their exasperating and sometimes maddening climb that requires precision with every jump. Each time you land you’ll be closer to the peak and one step closer to mastering the platforming, but your fall down the mountain will be even farther.

Dros is a 3rd-person action adventure game. Switch between the burly Captain and his slimy symbiote, Little Dros to overcome challenges.

Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures.

Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons.

Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it.

A 3D adventure puzzle game set on the verge of mythical legends and the modern world. Harmony’s Odyssey offers engaging and thoughtful tile-based riddles based on classic jigsaw idea, brought to the new heights, accompanied by mighty creatures and their unpredictable attitudes.

Ninja Five-O entrenches you into the epic and ruthless voyage of Joe Osugi, who is a detective and players become the Ninja Five-O. Utilize a wide variety of masterful ninja skills to uphold justice by solving treacherous crimes such as bank heists and hijackings. Use unique Ninjutsu moves to protect the city of Zipangu and take down the evil Mad Mask bosses. The key features of the game will be:
>Ninjutsu, varity of attack modes
>Time Trial mode, already cleared stage can be replayed in this timed mode. Each state will have a time target, where the objective is try to clear the stage before the alloted time is up.
>Save game (progression) at any time
>Rewind featureijackings. Use unique Ninjutsu moves and take down the evil Mad Mask bosses.

Play as Lumote a squishy bioluminescent creature on a quest to overthrow the Mastermote. Possess, jump and think your way through this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer with vivid visuals and quirky characters.

PIKO PIKO 2 is a 2D metroidvania-inspired platformer following the adventures of Piko, a senior student at the Hammer Academy who joins a blacksmithing competition to prove that her plastic Piko toy hammer is the strongest of them all! Along with her best friend, a half-fox by the name of Nyan, Piko embarks on an adventure to defeat her classmates and claim the title of best blacksmith! But who knows what troubles await them...

PROJECT BURAMATO is a 3D Action Adventure platformer video game in high fantasy settings of traditional Bornean folktales.

Requital: Gates of Blood is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer inspired by Egyptian mythology set in the mystical underworld of Duat. Players assume the role of Zahrah, traversing the afterlife to defeat the mighty guardians of the Gates of Duat. Through a series of intense boss-rush-like encounters, players confront powerful gods, demons, and beasts.

Embark on your journey of retribution from the celestial Nile, delving into the dark and twisted realms of the Duat. Engage in the immersive interactions with entirely hand-drawn characters and environments as you unravel the lore that permeates this enigmatic underworld.

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled elevator ride through a robot-infested tower. Wield powerful magic, and acrobatic moves as you reclaim the Alchemist’s domain from a horde of mechanical fiends. This follow-up to the award-winning Savant - Ascent sets you off to greater heights!

Best PS5 Platformer Games

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Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy

Stellar Docks

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

Dreamcore

Aquarun

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Popotinho's Adventures

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings

MediEvil II

Bright Escape

Boti: Byteland Overclocked

High Cars 2

A Fox and His Robot

Amazing Chicken Adventures

American Arcadia

Bread & Fred

DROS

Elderand

Harmony's Odyssey

Konami Collection: Ninja Five-O

Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles

Piko Piko 2

Project Buramato

Requital: Gates of Blood

Savant - Ascent REMIX

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