Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?

Take control of the young ninja Hiko and his shadow clones to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and save the village from the sinister monk Doku.

The Confinement is a first-person precision platformer. Run, dodge and dash! You are trapped in Confinement, a simulation created by AmokAI. Use your sharp reflexes to overcome obstacles, escape and prove that you are the best at parkour through various levels!

A light hearted 2D platformer about the meaningless of existence. Dark humour. Big focus on narrative-driven gameplay. Regret. Currently being developed for PC and Mac.
You play as a nameless civilian of an immortal world an hour before a return of the God of death. Life presents you with an opportunity to take this matter into your own hands. And then presents you with countless ways to fail spectacularly.

Dive into the adventure with Darwin, an octopus as endearing as he is ingenious, torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex. Harness his unique talents and abilities to help him overcome the many dangers and traps in this captivating platformer and adventure game.

GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously.

Motionrec is an action game that progresses through stages by recording and replaying the trajectory of your movements. Using MotionRec, you aim to clear stages quickly by recording and replaying your unique motions.

MotionRec is a gear that allows you to record, replay, and reverse-play your own movements. Customize it to your original specifications and strive for the fastest performance.

Haste is a fast-paced running game where you race to reach the portal at the end of a collapsing universe. Run through an infinite amount of levels where no world is ever the same. Between each attempt to complete your run you have the chance to explore a hub world, gather your strength, meet characters and practice your skills before heading out for another adventure. Each run has its own unique challenges with clues to figure out why the worlds are breaking apart.

Adventure again and again! Get stronger! The first step-up Bubble Bobble in the series! Go on an adventure through strange dungeons that change every time you step inside!

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown.

Super Meat Boy 3D is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux – IN 3D!

Join Lucky on his thrilling journey through the Book of Ages, a magical artifact that opens doors to amazing worlds. Meet new friends, explore exciting lands, and recover the missing pages from the evil sorcerer Jinx and his villainous family, the dreaded Kitty Litter.

In "Rooftop Rascal: The Farmer Cat," you're a clever cat navigating a charming farm. Jump across platforms, collect easter eggs, and climb your way from the barnyard to the rooftop. In this special adventure, a special guest is visiting our rascal cat.

Dash, leap, and slice through hand-crafted levels as a nimble ninja on a mission to grab every shuriken — and earn your sushi. Tight 2D precision platformer that make every jump count.

The Librarian Ariana’s mission is to repair the Seven Hero Codices, which have been altered. Due to the terrible damages, magic has vanished from the world.

By utilizing special Librarian magic that allows her to enter Codices, Ariana seeks to mend the books to bring back magic. Can Ariana safely repair each tome and unravel the mysteries hidden within the Library?

Someone hates Christmas! They kidnapped Santa Claus! Help Santa escape, collect the key and run through the levels.

Embark on an epic adventure in Tiny Archer, a breathtaking 2D platformer set in a dangerous, slime-infested dungeon! As a nimble archer, fight through 20 treacherous levels filled with cunning slimes, each requiring clever tactics to defeat. Master wall-jumping to navigate deadly traps, collect crystals, and grab powerful quivers that unleash triple-shot barrages of devastating power. With precise controls and diverse enemies, Tiny Archer offers thrilling combat and exploration.

A collect-a-thon about a frog fixing the solar system after it explodes for some reason.

Ninja-Kid II was released by UPL in 1988 for an 8-bit home console.¸

In this action game, you embark on an adventure across diverse fields—including mountains, oceans, and caves—to defeat your greatest and most powerful foe, Ashura.

Despite its cute art style, the game offers hardcore ninja action, featuring wall-kicking and intense battles using a wide variety of weapons.

The Console Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing masterpieces released on various home game consoles, allowing players to easily enjoy them on the latest hardware.

The series is packed with convenient features, including customizable button layouts and screen settings, as well as the ability to save and load at any point.

Whether you played them back in the day or are experiencing them for the first time, please enjoy the masterpieces that shaped the history of console gaming!

(The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.)

Best PS5 Platformer Games

Ranked games, page 7 of 42

Before I Go

Ninjora Echoes

The Confinement

PEPPERED: an existential platformer

Roll Mad

Darwin's Paradox

FlipCat

Go! Go! Mister Chickums

Motionrec

HASTE

Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons

GRIME II

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance

South of Midnight

Super Meat Boy 3D

Stillbone

New Super Lucky's Tale

Rooftop Rascal: The Farmer Cat

Super Jump Ninja

Ariana and the Elder Codex

Save Next Christmas

Tiny Archer

RUBATO

Console Archives: Ninja-Kid II

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