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  • Limbo

    1.7

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    Windows
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    An award winning indie horror platformer

    8
    462 votes
    • PROS: Incredibly atmospheric, Excellent graphics, Unique
    • CONS: At times very tough
  • TAG: The Power of Paint

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Paint the town red in this original first-person platformer

    7
    152 votes
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    • PROS: Very original idea, Easy to control
    • CONS: No enemies, Too short
  • Trine

    Demo

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    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    A fantasy physics puzzle platformer

    6
    27 votes
    • PROS: Beautiful graphics, Great voice acting
    • CONS: Movement sometimes obscured
  • Spelunky

    1.1

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Web Apps

    A fantastic free platformer

    7
    74 votes
    • PROS: Lots to explore, Variety of enemies and objects to fin, Retro style and sound
    • CONS: Controls could be be better implemented, Level editor is awkward
  • A Hat in Time

    1

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    Platform
    Windows

    A Hat in Time is a new platformer with a classic style

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    • PROS: Fast-paced platform play, Fun soundtrack
    • CONS: Dated graphics, Relatively short play time
  • Dungreed

    demo

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    Platform
    Windows

    Battle Monsters in a Retro Dungeon with Dungreed

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    • PROS: A seamless blend of the platformer and Rogue-lit genres., Random dungeons mean plenty of replay value.
    • CONS: Some may find the retro graphics too simple., Not suited to casual play: requires high time commitment.
  • Zineth

    43509 3.5.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Fast paced, colorful platformer

    8
    72 votes
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    • PROS: Addicting combo system, Challenging gameplay, Rewind and fastfoward abilities, Tons of challenges
    • CONS: Difficult controls with mouse and keyboard, More a proof of concept than a full game
  • Iji

    1.6

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Huge sci-fi action platformer

    9
    33 votes
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    • PROS: Big game, Good story, Lots of player choice
    • CONS: Text speech can be too long
  • A Hat in Time

    1

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    Platform
    Mac

    A Hat in Time is a new platformer with a classic style

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    • PROS: Fast-paced platform play, Fun soundtrack
    • CONS: Dated graphics, Relatively short play time
  • Lost Winds

    1.5

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    Platform
    iPhone

    Wind powered platformer

    8
    2 votes
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    • PROS: Great art style, Good gameplay, Interesting mechanics
    • CONS: Slow pace can get boring, Older devices have slight lag
  • Sonic Runners Adventure Fast Action Platformer

    1.0.0i

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    Platform
    Android

    A full version game for android

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    • Super Lucky's Tale

      2017

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      Platform
      Windows

      Family-friendly 3D platformer

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      • PROS: Colourful and family friendly, Simple game mechanics
      • CONS: Can turn into a “coin hunt”, Generic
    • Of Light and Shadow

      1.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A high quality and fun freeware platformer

      7
      7 votes
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      • PROS: Interesting game concept, Good graphics, Atmospheric soundtrack and effects
      • CONS: Movement is awkward at times, Keyboard support not great
    • Ori | The Will of Wisps

      1.0

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      Platform
      Windows

      Indie 2D platformer sequel

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      • PROS: Gorgeous visuals, Tight controls
      • CONS: Short, Shallows story
    • Iconoclasts

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A beautiful, but unfinished platformer

      9
      10 votes
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      • PROS: Looks great, Well designed, Tight controls
      • CONS: Unfinished
    • You Probably Won't Make It

      1.0.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Simple and frustratingly hard platformer

      10
      11 votes
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      • PROS: Easy to pick up, Addictive, Rewarding
      • CONS: Too hard!
    • Medieval Adventures

      2.0.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android

      A 2D platformer that takes place in the Middle Ages.

      10
      5 votes
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      • Dead Cells

        1.0

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        Platform
        Windows

        Dead Cells is a strange delight of an action platformer

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        • PROS: Beautiful pixel-art landscapes and characters, Varied and challenging weapons gear and enemies
        • CONS: Relatively short core campaign, Platforming controls can take a little getting used to
      • 8-Bit Commando

        Beta 0.1.4

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Are you up to the challenge of this 80s platformer?

        7
        34 votes
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        • PROS: Perfect 80s presentation, Tight, simple controls, Nostalgiac
        • CONS: Too tough?, Only one level
      • Risk of Rain

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        Platform
        Windows

        Action platformer with roguelike elements

        10
        1 vote
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