Pounce with precision in feisty feline style as you journey through an old-school action platforming adventure!

Get ready for platforming action of the retro kind as you take the role of a nimble kitten named Cattie! Run, jump, hop from wall to wall, crouch, pounce and swipe at enemies as you make your way through side-scrolling pixel art pixel art stages with feline precision. Inspired by genre classics of the ’80s, Cattie is presented in minimalistic black-and-white style and fluid 2D animation.

There are 100 levels to explore, all set to a nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack! Challenge will ramp up as you progress, gradually introducing new enemies and stage mechanics. Do you have the skills to help Cattie reach the end?

Eden Genesis is a platform game focused on fast-paced trials, quick reflexes, and a rich story by the same dev team responsible for Aeterna Noctis. Take control of Leah, a young cyborg lady, and overcome challenging trials to liberate her corrupted mind!

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed pirate adventure starring the titular Pepper, a seafaring soul with a passion for prospecting, and Grinder, her super-powered drilling device.

Shipwrecked and robbed of her treasure, Pepper must spin up her trusty sidearm to reclaim what the mischievous Narlings stole. Armed with Grinder, Pepper burrows through terrain

The Return of the (Vi)king

More than a decade after Volgarr the Viking’s chaotic, challenging debut, the barbarian king’s story continues in an uncompromising new form.

Volgarr the Viking II is a hardcore, 2D action-platformer where precision is everything and one false move can spell a brutal death. Players of the original game will feel right at home on this relentless voyage, even with the addition of new power-ups, new forms of magic, new enemy types, and a chest-thumping new soundtrack.

While the sequel delivers the same unforgiving 1980s-arcade level of difficulty as the original, Volgarr the Viking II also (mercifully, begrudgingly) offers modern quality-of-life options such as checkpoints, save states, and an undead mode. You decide how punishing your quest should be – but now anyone can be a viking!

With new and larger worlds inspired by Norse mythology, multiple endings, and a variety of ruthless bosses to conquer, Volgarr the Viking II expands and improves on the original in every way. Draw your sword, don your helmet, and chop your way through this violent viking adventure!

Webgeon Speedrun Edition is a Arcade Speedrun Game, You have to be fast, yes you have to be fast, Can you finish 20 levels in the fastest time? Our character is a spider, but you have to be careful, Not all levels are safe for you, Can you solve the challenging puzzles as fast as possible? Differently designed, Different colored sections, But watch out, the levels get harder and harder!

Originally released in 1993, Aero the Acro-Bat is back to save the world of circus once again!

The powerful and eccentric industrialist Edgar Ektor has sworn to destroy the world of amusement as revenge for being banished from the circus when he was a kid after one of his pranks went too far and almost killed a circus animal. He started by invading a local circus with his gang of mad clowns and kidnapping all the circus staff to spoil the show.

Now it’s up to Aero the Acro-Bat, the circus’s star performer, to rescue his friends and girlfriend Ariel, and put a stop to Edgar Ektor’s mad plans so everyone can enjoy the show again!

MARS 2120 is an action-adventure game that draws inspiration from iconic Metroidvania titles, with gameplay elements from fighting games. With the use of special abilities tied to elements like ice, fire, and electricity help Sgt. Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte navigate the colony and battle her way through the secrets of Mars.

The Fall of Elena Temple is an old-school puzzle platformer in which you explore rooms, avoid perils and collect all coins to progress. The catch is you can undo your falls! So don't be afraid of heights, fall and collect the coins bellow, then undo back up to where you fell from, keeping the coins!

Test your forward thinking and logical skills. Plan your falls carefully, as your undos are limited. If you're not paying attention, you'll find yourself unable to restore back to the top, with coins still needing collecting!

Enjoy the retro aesthetics with monochrome pixel art, playing the game on the state of the art handheld GrimBoy (TM) (wink). Reminisce about the good times with lovely pixel art backgrounds to put you right back into your childhood bedroom, the backyard, the park, grandma's living and many more.

Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death.

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is an atmospheric puzzle platformer game starring Griffin, a little boy who struggles to face his fears. Thankfully, his teddy bear companion Birly is always by his side.

The duo's journey will not be easy. Traversing the expanse of light and darkness will force the pair to confront traumatic memories and make amends with the monsters of the past.

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Mists of Noyah is a co-op survival game with randomly generated worlds and many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night!

Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of Central Japan lies Ludens Castle, where five friends, the Retro Revengers, get isekai'd into a strange land that threatens the existence of not just their games, but their world too.

Embark on a journey with Ossan, Mao, Taicho, Matchan and Notchi as you harness their newfound abilities bestowed upon them by the Retro Goddess. Meet companions from the past, defend yourself from enemies, and overcome the bosses blocking your way to the Demon Overlord of Triple-A. 

Explore diverse stage environments and different powers with each companion, all in beautiful 8-bit pixel art and accompanied by retro music. Master the characters' different powers as you traverse diverse environments full of unforgiving enemies in this retro-style platformer.

With the stages and their mechanics changing as you progress through the game, switch between the characters to find the fastest way through each level. The upbeat music and a narrative bursting with references and easter eggs will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Manami Matsumae, the original music composer for the classic Megaman and Shovel Knight, pulls out all the stops to create the music that will keep you pumped on your journey to defeat the Demon Overlord of Triple-A.

Join the Retro Revengers in this adventure platformer, inspired by the games of the decades past, as they take you on a journey to discover and save the world of retro gaming!

Welcome to feudal Japan, a world of samurai and danger.

Play as a heroic frog samurai tasked with taking down the deadly snake clan and bringing an end to the war. Your agility and speed will be tested as you go over obstacles, walls and ceilings, and navigate through portals.

But be careful, the snakes won't give up without a fight. You'll need to use all your frog skills to defeat them and save your kingdom.

Join the epic battle between frogs and snakes and prove yourself as the ultimate Frogurai!

Meifumado is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Features non-linear levels and a diverse combat system offering varied arsenal of weapons and fighting skills at the player's disposal.

Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield is a stylized, action-packed, and aurally captivating experience that pushes players to navigate obstacles and enemies in both intense single-player and two-player cooperative modes. Players can control both characters simultaneously in single-player mode for an extra challenge! Heart-racing beats guide the heroic brothers through the game’s deadly and daunting environments as they race through a fallen kingdom featuring a variety of challenges throughout.

AN ORIGINAL ADVENTURE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP FOR THE PSP® SYSTEM
Wield weapons, customize your armor, and shrink yourself down to discover the new worlds!
Explore the mysterious Technomite Universe and even journey inside Clank's head!

Deathchron is a retro style arcade game full of intense platform action, powerful attacks, and menacing enemies.

In the recent past, an ordinary kid receives an urgent television transmission. Shortly afterwards, an incredible battle mech known as the Deathchron arrives at his suburban home.

Our young hero is then transported to an alternate reality where robots have taken over everything, and he has one chance to stop this dystopian vision from coming true.

Get ready for a fun-filled endless runner adventure! Collect as many shiny gems as you can while dodging tricky traps. Test your skills in a colorful world full of surprises. How many gems can you grab?

From the creative minds behind Jumping Food Games comes a brand new, addictive puzzle game: "Platform Twister". Dive into an exciting adventure and master over 20 challenging levels in which you have to clear the way for the ball!

What does "Platform Twister" offer you?

Innovative puzzle gameplay: Experience a unique blend of strategic thinking and skillful action as you rotate and move platforms to pave the way for the ball.

Varied levels: More than 20 lovingly designed levels that get trickier with every challenge and put your spatial thinking to the test.

Fascinating game mechanics: Use a variety of platform types and obstacles to find the perfect path and get the ball safely to its destination.

Get ready to twist your brain and find your way through the intricate levels of "Platform Twister". Are you ready to take on the challenge and pave the way for the ball?

The legendary bubble dragons Bub and Bob are back... in human form!?

In this critically acclaimed Taito classic, available on modern consoles for the first time, the now-transformed Bubby and Bobby embark on a mission to save their neighboring planets. But this time, instead of blowing bubbles, our favorite duo swings colorful parasols filled with magical powers. Use parasols as a shield against enemy projectiles or to stun, pick up and throw foes as projectiles themselves!

Parasol Stars released in 1991 as the sequel to Rainbow Islands, marks the third installment in Taito's massively successful Bubble Bobble series of action platformers and has lost none of its colorful charm throughout the years.

High-score hunters can rejoice because just like in the bubble-filled predecessor skillful play will quickly fill the levels with sweet and fruity collectibles that can be gathered to climb the leaderboard.

Look out for a variety of pick-ups to be found granting you all sorts of special powers from bouncing energy balls to screen-clearing magic.

Play on your own or bring a friend and take on the challenging levels together! Just like using enemies as projectiles, flinging your buddy against the enemies could be a good strategy. But be careful, as you won't only

Ninjas have never been... painting! Prepare for a colorful, fast-paced adventure!

Perfect Ninja Painter is a colorful arcade puzzle game that's so much fun, it's hard to stop. Paint the walls through 50 levels and try to get all stars!

The original Ninja Painter game has been played more than 100 million times on Flash, the web and mobiles since 2011, and now it's time to get this great experience in HD.

Betty’s Brawl is a simple 2D tower defense game where the player needs to control the character between platforms to defeat as many enemies as possible.

Best PS5 Platformer Games

Ranked games, page 23 of 42

Cattie

Eden Genesis

Pepper Grinder

Volgarr the Viking II

Webgeon Speedrun Edition

Aero The Acro-Bat

2120 MARS: Project Colonies

The Fall of Elena Temple

Abathor

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

Mists of Noyah

Retro Revengers

Frogurai

Meifumado

Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield

Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters

Cazzarion: Jumping Tiger

Deathchron

Pixicharm - Astral Escape

Platform Twister

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Perfect Ninja Painter

Cazzarion: Mosquito Hunt

Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero

Pixicharm - Betty's Brawl

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