
Best Platform Games of 2018
53 Platform games from 2018 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated Platform games released in 2018, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
9224 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2018·NintendoSwitchLegendary game worlds and fighters collide in the ultimate showdown—a new entry in the Super Smash Bros. series for the Nintendo Switch system! New fighters, like Inkling from the Splatoon series and…
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Celeste
9121 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2018·Maddy Makes GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchHelp Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover…
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The Messenger
8713 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2018·Devolver DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan's survival. Leveraging players expectations as a core game design…
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Shadow of the Colossus
8710 critic reviews·Feb 5, 2018·Sony Interactive EntertainmentPS4Tales speak of an ancient land where creatures the size of mountains, roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival - a power you must…
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Dead Cells
8724 critic reviews·Aug 5, 2018·PlaydigiousPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite…
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Octahedron
876 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2018·Square EnixPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchSurf through a pulsating, underground world on platforms pulled from thin air in this challenging psychedelic action platformer that has you defying gravity to a pumping beat.
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
8620 critic reviews·May 2, 2018·NintendoSwitchDonkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong return for the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch. This title includes all the fun and challenge of the original game, plus a new…
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Guacamelee! 2
8527 critic reviews·Aug 20, 2018·Drinkbox StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchSeven years after defeating Carlos Calaca, Juan Aguacate is forced to don his luchador mask again to face a new threat - this time to the very fabric of space and time. Punch your way through a whole…
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Yoku's Island Express
8514 critic reviews·May 28, 2018·Team17PCPS4Xbox OneSwitchYoku’s Island Express is an open world/metroidvania-style pinball adventure, Seamlessly blending platform navigation with pinball mechanics across a large open world. Yoku the dung beetle sets foot…
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Gris
8529 critic reviews·Dec 12, 2018·Devolver DigitalPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate…
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
848 critic reviews·Dec 3, 2018·FDG EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +1A legendary game series returns with an all-new adventure! Monster Boy is a colourful side-scrolling action adventure created in cooperation with Ryuichi Nishizawa, the creator of the Wonder Boy…
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Wandersong
8311 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2018·Wishes Ultd.PCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWandersong takes you on a whimsical, musical journey across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya put the universe into motion with her music--now, as she does every epoch or so, she's going to sing a…
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Iconoclasts
8212 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2018·Bifrost EntertainmentPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchJoin renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a huge, open world filled with intricate puzzles, oddball characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform…
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FAR: Lone Sails
8214 critic reviews·May 16, 2018·H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.PCPS4Xbox OneSwitchFAR: Lone Sails is a vehicle adventure game. The player needs to maintain and upgrade their unique vessel to traverse a dried-out sea, with the remains of a decaying civilization scattered out on the…
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Unravel Two
8120 critic reviews·Jun 8, 2018·Electronic ArtsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchUnravel Two is the sequel to the 2015 puzzle platforming game Unravel. In the game there are two Yarny's (made out of yarn) which can be controlled by one player, though the game can also be played…
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
8122 critic reviews·Jul 12, 2018·1-UP StudioSwitchSwitch 2Captain Toad stars in his own puzzling quest on the Nintendo Switch system! Our stubby hero must dodge dangers and track treasures across many trap-filled courses. Survive smoldering volcanoes,…
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Timespinner
817 critic reviews·Sep 24, 2018·Chucklefish GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchTimespinner is a 2D metroidvania platformer about a young woman who travels through time to destroy the empire that killed her family. At its heart, the game is a child of the great pixelated…
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Semblance
819 critic reviews·Jul 23, 2018·Good Shepherd EntertainmentPCSwitchSemblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the…
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
817 critic reviews·May 22, 2018·Inti CreatesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch“Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon” is packed with the retro charm that made the legendary 2D action games of the 80s so enjoyable. Take control of one of four characters that can be interchanged at…
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Pode
806 critic reviews·Jun 20, 2018·Henchman & GoonPCPS4Switch"Pode is the story of a little rock helping a fallen star find its way home. As they travel through the insides of a mysterious and magical mountain, Bulder and Glo breathe life into an ancient…
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Forgotton Anne
8017 critic reviews·May 14, 2018·Square Enix CollectivePCPS4Xbox OneSwitchForgotton Anne is a 2d cinematic adventure game combining puzzle platforming with adventure game elements. You play as Anne, the enforcer keeping order in the Forgotton Realm, as she sets out to…
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Youropa
796 critic reviews·Jun 26, 2018·frecle ApSPCSwitchWhen Youropa is torn apart, You must use your unique wall walking ability to navigate a strange fragmented city, restore it to former glory and learn who you really are. A platform puzzle paint…
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Mega Man 11
7921 critic reviews·Oct 1, 2018·CapcomPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchThe classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation in Mega Man 11 with a 2.5D design direction introducing beautiful, completely hand-drawn characters and environments. A freshly…
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Aegis Defenders
7812 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2018·Humble GamesPCPS4SwitchTake on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.
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Chasm
786 critic reviews·Jul 29, 2018·Leadman GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchChasm is a procedurally-generated RPG Platformer for PC (Win, Mac, & Linux), Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Taking equal inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style…
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Flipping Death
778 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2018·Rising Star GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchPossess the living, aid the dead and flip between the worlds of Flipping Death - a puzzling adventure platformer where you find yourself filling in for Death. Maybe your new powers will help you…
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Planet Alpha
769 critic reviews·Sep 3, 2018·Team17PCPS4Xbox OneSwitchPlanet Alpha is an adventure set in a living alien world where you have the ability to manipulate the daytime. To survive on this strange planet you will have to be observant of how the environment…
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Mega Man X: Legacy Collection 1+2
767 critic reviews·Jul 23, 2018·CapcomPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch"Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into 32-bits: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. The heroic robot grows stronger…
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Candleman: The Complete Journey
766 critic reviews·Jan 30, 2018·Zodiac InteractivePCCandleman: The Complete Journey is a unique puzzle platformer, where light is both a welcome ally and a deceptive foe. Take the role of a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, and venture…
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Runner3
767 critic reviews·May 21, 2018·Nicalis, Inc.PCPS4SwitchRunner3 continues the joyous adventures of CommanderVideo from BIT.TRIP RUNNER and Runner2. Players will encounter quests, branching paths, new character moves, new Retro Challenges, and a roster of…
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Damsel
756 critic reviews·Oct 18, 2018·Screwtape StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchCause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful…
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Fe
7425 critic reviews·Feb 14, 2018·Electronic ArtsPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchFe is a new type of platform adventure where the story is up to you to discover, without handholding, told wordlessly through the discoveries you make during gameplay. Run, climb, and glide your way…
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Kirby Star Allies
7422 critic reviews·Mar 15, 2018·Nintendo of EuropeSwitchKirby is back in this new title coming to the Nintendo Switch console in HD. Recruit enemies as helpers, use Kirby copy abilities such as Sword, Fire and Water, and join forces with up to three…
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Nairi: Tower of Shirin
737 critic reviews·Nov 28, 2018·Hound Picked GamesPCSwitchNairi is a cute graphic adventure with adorable visuals, yet compelling characters within a darkly troubled world that is sure to delight anyone looking for a strong narrative and puzzle experience.
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My Memory of Us
737 critic reviews·Oct 8, 2018·Crunching KoalasPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchSometimes it’s not about the history. It’s about the story. My Memory of Us is a reminiscence of a friendship between a boy and a girl. A friendship made during tough times. Times of terror, pain,…
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The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
7211 critic reviews·May 30, 2018·NIS AmericaPCPS4SwitchThe Liar Princess and the Blind Prince follows the tale of two lonely hearts brought together through a mutal misunderstanding. In it, you control the wolf, disguised as a princess, who guides the…
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Light Fall
729 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2018·Bishop GamesPCSwitchExplore the Forgotten World of Numbra to uncover your mysterious past and save the land from an imminent threat. In this land of eternal night, you will rely on your Shadow Core to brave the many…
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Fox n Forests
7111 critic reviews·May 16, 2018·EuroVideo MedienPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch"Fox n Forests is a 2D 16-Bit style action platformer with adventure and puzzle elements, empowering you to switch seasons on the fly! Set within a mystic forest and its surroundings, Fox n Forests…
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Dandara
7111 critic reviews·Feb 5, 2018·Raw FuryPCPS4Xbox OneSwitch"As a metroidvania carefully designed with both touch and gamepad in mind, we considered how you could achieve exploration and fast action using either input. The result was a gravity bending world…
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Battle Princess Madelyn
718 critic reviews·Dec 4, 2018·Casual Bit GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchBattle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. They set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from…
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The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
706 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2018·Arc System WorksPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchWhy did Emily go missing? What is going on in this world? Why does she suddenly have these strange abilities? A profound story of regeneration and self-discovery. This is a title by Swery, the…
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Q.U.B.E. 2
7010 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2018·Toxic GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchQ.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant…
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Melbits World
696 critic reviews·Dec 30, 2018·Melbot StudioPCPS4SwitchAnnounced as part of Sony's latest PlayLink E3 2018 Trailer Pre-order available. Melbits World, the new casual & family game for PlayStation 4 PlayLink, available in Xmas 2018. Collaborate with your…
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The Spectrum Retreat
687 critic reviews·Jul 9, 2018·RipstonePCPS4Xbox OneSwitchCheck-in to The Spectrum Retreat for a stay you won't forget. Manipulate your way to the truth in this captivating narrative-driven puzzler.
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LEGO The Incredibles
6813 critic reviews·Jun 14, 2018·WB GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchLEGO The Incredibles takes players on an adventure where they’ll control their favourite Incredibles characters and team up as a family to conquer crime and family life.
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Joggernauts
675 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2018·Graffiti GamesPCSwitchJog! Jump! Switch! Coordinate the crazy conga line of alien athletes in this autorunner / puzzle platformer for 1-4 players.
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Lapis x Labyrinth
6610 critic reviews·Nov 28, 2018·NIS AmericaPS4SwitchThe game takes place in a rural town located on the frontier of a small kingdom. In the depths of the dense woodlands that extend over this land, it is said that there exists a “Golden Forest” where…
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Mulaka
6410 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2018·LienzoPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchDive into northern Mexico's breathtaking landscapes with Mulaka, a 3D action-adventure game based on the rich indigenous culture of the Tarahumara. Renowned for their impressive running abilities,…
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The King's Bird
637 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2018·Graffiti GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchThe King's Bird is a momentum-based precision-platformer that seamlessly combines parkour with aerial movement.
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Super Neptunia RPG
6111 critic reviews·Dec 19, 2018·Idea FactoryPCPS4SwitchThere was once a primitive form of entertainment software that ruled the world: 2D games. In one of infinite dimensions, the world of Gamindustri exists... a world where 2D games reign supreme. An…
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Rad Rodgers
618 critic reviews·Feb 20, 2018·THQ NordicPCPS4Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.
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Castle of Heart
596 critic reviews·Mar 22, 2018·7levelsSwitchCastle of Heart is a medieval action platformer by 7 Levels.
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Niffelheim
546 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2018·Ellada GamesPCPS4Xbox OneSwitchNiffelheim is a 2D action exploration game in a Nordic fantasy setting, with a huge hand-drawn world. Battle monsters, build castles, explore dungeons and conquer enemy lands. Triumph against the…