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A lot of you remember the heyday of the game. This game style has been around for a long time, and it has aged incredibly well. Trine and Hollow Knight are still great games. "Platformer" isn't really all that definitive. It only describes how the game plays. The style of game that you'll find in this list is great for mobile, and you'll find that any one of the entries in this list are great additions to your Play library.
We have a list of the best Android games once you're done here.
The old Kirby games are reminiscent of Bubble Tale: Bunny Quest. You might think that the game is easy, but it is not. As a bean of a player character, you use only your jump and bubbles abilities to traverse the world. A lot of the game's mobility and secrets are tied to your bubble powers, so jumping on top of a bubble gives you an extra high jump.
Your bubbles are the only form of defense against the world's enemies, and they serve as a one-shot kill. There are coins that you can collect throughout each level, along with a few marks of pride like hidden treasure chests and special stars. This feature is only for aesthetic reasons, as treasure chests all function the same.
Bubble Tale's virtual controls are very tight, so long as you're not missing inputs, you should be able to execute some precise platforming. You may have to give levels a few tries before you can make it to the end. Bubble Tale is a great platforming package that anyone can enjoy. Play Pass subscribers can get it for free if they own it.
Bubble Tale will remind you of Kirby in a good way.
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Many older games have been given a chance to shine again thanks to the low processing requirements of the mobile platform. There are a lot of classics on the Play Store, but one I really want to highlight is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. It's one of my favorites to play on my phone.
The influence of Symphony of the Night is still felt in the genre of Metroidvania. It inspired many other greats that followed it. The mobile version has been updated with new features and fixes, and it features all of the latest content additions and fixes. It's an excellent value and a great game.
You can experience a piece of gaming history for just $3. It's great to see this game available to a new audience.
One of the best platformers is Symphony of the Night, which is available on the internet. Give it a try.
Dadish 2 knows how hard it can be to bring your child to work. Taking the pixelated 2D side-scroller to stunning new heights, this painfully cute platformer continues the adventures of our eponymous dad as he rescues his missing children from all kinds of shenanigans.
The color scheme and themes of Dadish 2 are big selling points, with the kids and baddies alike. You can even ride on a hamburger that is crying out loud. The native controls are good enough that you might not need one, but there are 50 levels to traverse with controller support.
You can find collectibles to find unlockables to keep you coming back for more. If you enjoyed the first Dadish, there's no reason you can't enjoy Dadish 2 as well. It's free to play with ads, but you have to pay to remove them.
Dadish 2 continues the perilous adventures of a dad radish on his quest to save his children. Who knew it would be so hard to have children?
Dandara is an excellent game. Dandara is unique in that you manipulate gravity to leap off walls and ceilings. It was well-received on the PC and console releases, and features all the classic signs of a Metroidvania.
Dandara is a fast-paced game where you have to save the world of Salt. It's up to you to save the citizens. Three new areas, another boss, power-ups, and more have been added to the game after it received an update called the Trials of Fear.
One of the best modern Metroidvanias can be had for $6. I think you will like this game.
Dandara is a great game on the Play Store. It's got a lot of content and is worth the time and money.
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Dan the Man is a platforming game. You can play as Dan the Man and embark on an adventure that's funny and witty. Run and jump your way across obstacles, bash enemies with your combo abilities, and battle epic bosses.
Dan the Man is extremely fun, but he does suffer from the usual nonsense. You can buy more gold to level up your character's abilities faster, if the ads play at the end of each level. You should be warned before you head into this game. I enjoy the game, so it's kind of a shame.
This retro-styled action-platformer is only held back by its monetization strategy. It's a lot of fun and worth trying.
Dead Cells is an extremely difficult and popular game. It's more of a rogue-like game than a Souls-like one, though some have compared it to the Soulsborne franchise. I don't think so. It is one of the best games of the last decade, and it was big news when it came to the mobile platform.
It's hard to find anything wrong with the game or the port. You can choose between a controller with a touch screen or a controller with no touch screen. When you get beaten down, you will have to start all over again. It can be brutal, but it's part of the fun.
Dead Cells is a great game to play if you want hours of fun. You may want to bang your head against the wall occasionally, but the sense of accomplishment when you conquer something is delightful.
The Dead Cells is awesome and has come to the phone. This is a great game to play on the Play Store.
Downwell is a challenging roguelike. It has a steep learning curve as you learn how to defeat the enemies and decide which weapon upgrade works best for your play style. The goal is to survive as you fall down the well. When you die, you must start at the entrance of the well again because there are no in-app purchases, save points, or continues.
Since your character is falling, enemies and shops come from the bottom-up, so you need to be strategic in your freefall, so you don't accidentally land on an enemy and lose a heart. You can change the way end-of-level upgrades work, and you can get several different styles through repeated play, which gives you certain numbers of hearts at the start.
Downwell is a retro roguelike game where you have to shoot away enemies as you fall down the well. How far can you go?
I feel like I've talked about Grimvalor a lot. It's a great game, and it's my favorite game on the platform. It has excellent combat, slick movement, and both onscreen controls. As you go along, you get more powerful. Good thing, too, because your enemies will also be improving.
I enjoy the story. It reminds me of when I played Demon's Souls. The world wants to see you fail, but it also wants you to fight on. It's up to your skill to see yourself through when the odds are against you.
The Grimvalor developers will give you the first Act for free for about 1 to 2 hours. $7 will get you the full game. It is definitely worth it.
Grimvalor is one of the best platformers on the market. Enjoy the free demo and controller support.
Huntdown is an action-arcade game that is reminiscent of legendary titles likeContra. Choose to walk in the shoes of one of the bounty hunters, such as Moo Man, Anna Conda, or John Sawyer, as you blast, hack, and smash your way through the city.
Each bounty hunter has a special weapon that they can use, such askunai for Mow Man, throwing axes for Anna Conda, or something else. You use a virtual d-pad and virtual buttons to move through the levels. The touch screen controls aren't perfect, but the game still works without a controller. The difficulty level will likely keep you in place for a little longer than you think. At the end of each level is a boss, and taking them down unlocks the next level.
There are 20 bosses in Huntdown, each with their own gang and signature style. The title has mohawks, leather, motorcycles, and neon galore, and it does feel good. The one-liners from enemies and protagonists make the soundtrack more memorable. The first two levels are free, and the whole game costs $8.49 after that. The high quality and addicting nature of Huntdown makes it easy to purchase, and you're bound to have a great time.
Huntdown is a fast-paced, difficult arcade game that will test your limits and challenge you to keep going.
So what if you wanted to train delivery robots on navigating different real-life circumstances they might come across in their delivery duties? You have Levelhead. There's a nice campaign of 90+ levels for you to enjoy. It's fun, quirky, cute, and a great game for the asking price.
There's more to Levelhead than just the game, and that's the level creator. You can either make your own gauntlets full of traps and hilarious things for other people to try or you can download the things other people have made to try to torture you. You will come across some really creative levels.
It costs several dollars, but Levelhead is worth it. Nintendo will never make a version of Mario Maker that is similar to this one. If you buy it on other platforms, it also has cross- platform sync.
Ah, Limbo. This list of the best platformers had to include a game called Limbo. If you can handle its quirks, it is worth picking it up. You know what I'm talking about if you've played it before.
The art style is very minimalist. The shadowy look makes you feel like you're in a strange place. It made my hair grow on my arms more than once.
It's a disturbing game, but in the right way. It leaves an impression and will stay with you for a long time. It's an excellent experience on Android, and it's a masterpiece in its own right. If you want to try it out first, there is a free demo.
The atmosphere of Limbo was very disturbing. It can be frightening, but it's worth it.
Journey with a lost kitty on its quest to find its owner in this adorable, challenging game. Nameless Cat has a lot going for it: 3 worlds and 40 increasingly tricky levels, cute 16-bit graphics, and a gorgeous soundtrack to back it all up. Any fan of games adventure platformers will almost certainly enjoy Nameless Cat, it's a rock-solid mobile platformer.
Nameless Cat is free with ads and in-app purchases. Trust me on this one. If you liked Celeste, you're going to want to try Nameless Cat.
An emotional quest for a lonely kitty. Any platforming fan's list should include Nameless Cat.
Ninja Arashi pushes you really hard, even though many platformers require skill. The game is full of traps and enemies who want nothing more than to see you fail. The game is fun and has a nice skill ceiling.
I love challenging games and when I found Ninja Arashi, I was thrilled. I had a blast learning it, but it killed me a lot. This one is similar to a game on consoles or PC, in that it gives you a sense of satisfaction when you conquer it.
Ninja Arashi has some light RPG elements that make it even more interesting. It's free to play, and it's great. If you like a challenge, try it out.
Become a ninja in Ninja Arashi. Fight through traps to save your son.
Oddmar is one of the prettiest games on this list. Considering it's a mobile game, the level of detail is amazing. Since I first played Ori and the Blind Forest, I have not been blown away. Oddmar is just that great.
Oddmar is a typical 2D platforming adventure. There's a lot of enemies, puzzles, and obstacles to keep you entertained. There are bonus levels that can be used to mix things up.
Oddmar has a free demo before you pay the $5 asking price to get the full game. If you prefer that route, there's also gamepad support. Oddmar is one of the best games on my phone.
For a small fee, you can experience this gorgeous game. You will be happy you did.
In Ordia, you play as a green and gooey life form that needs your help making its way through a hazardous new environment. If your aim is true, you will be able to slingshot your little buddy towards other friendly green launch points, which will help you reach the end of the level.
The control scheme of the game feels a bit like Angry Birds, since you're slingshotting your character. The levels are designed to make sure they don't get destroyed by the red flora and fauna. As you progress through the 30 levels, new elements are introduced.
Ordia is a cute and colorful game that you can try out for free or buy in full. It's a perfect little time-waster with hours of game play.
Rayman is a franchise that I remember playing years ago. I didn't care about the main character because I thought he was a bit odd. It's a series that's loved by many so it was brought to the phone.
Rayman adventures has been around for a while and deserves a spot on our list. It's a fun sidescroller that is reminiscent of its roots. There is lots to do, multiple characters, and plenty of action in the game.
Controls aren't tight, which is a shame for a game. They're fine once you get used to them. Some game items can be purchased with in-app purchases. It's a fun game, but it's sad to see Rayman monetized like that.
Rayman adventures evokes memories of Rayman legends. It's free, but there are IAPs.
We'll be focusing on the ones that are platformers, since not all of the games on the platformers catalog are from Sega. My bias is to point you to Sonic CD, which is an hour and a half of fun, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is an hour and a half of fun. I don't think so.
Kid Chamelon, The Revenge of Shinobi, and Super Monkey Ball are some of the classic non- Sonic platformers. The games I've tried in the last few months have ranged in levels of great.
Another wave of nostalgia, and this time, it was from the 1980's to the 90's. If you never got to play these games on their respective platforms, now's a great time. Though it's no longer a big name in the gaming landscape, the catalog of Sega is still an excellent way to experience gaming history.
You can experience some of the old catalog through the program. This collection contains some of the best platformers ever made.
There are cats on the internet. I know that it's not boring when you have feline friends around, unless they're sleeping. Super Cat Tales 2 is an adventure starring Alex the cat and his friends. I really like this one.
Super Cat Tales 2 offers a lot of adventure and platforming to keep you entertained. There are achievements, hidden items, and retro-style music. You can save Cat Land by taking new cats on a wild ride.
It's all fun and it doesn't take itself seriously. Fans of platforming, cats, and/or both will enjoy this game. It's also free to play, so you don't have to worry about playing.
The cats embark on an adventure to save their home. It is worth playing for the art alone.
If you liked Grimvalor, you should check out Swordigo. It's fine with me that they're very similar. Swordigo is new to me, but I'm having fun with it. It has fun platforming, enjoyable combat, and RPG mechanics to improve your character as you go along.
To take down your enemies, you'll have to find more powerful weapons. Weapons that are better will be found in areas that are more dangerous. You can take on new challenges with the help of spells. The touchscreen controls are excellent and can be adjusted to your liking.
Swordigo presents a nice challenge, but not as much as Grimvalor. It's free to start with ads, but only if you remove the ads for a fee. For a few cents more, there are other support options.
Swordigo is a hack-and-slash game. Find new weapons and spells to strengthen your character.
Sword of Xolan is a great game. The art is very good and plays well. The game is completely free and ad-supported and there's a lot to do here. You can pay a small fee to remove the ads. You have one of the best games.
Xolan is a young hero who stands against the big bad guy. You will be asked to slay enemies, save citizens, and find treasure. There are 30 levels, some time challenges, and a few bosses. You can improve Xolan's skills by chasing cards.
The sword of Xolan is great. The controls are easy to use. There's gamepad support. A small price to pay a developer who puts out a great game is the removal of the ads.
Xolan is going to fight the evil in the world. Enjoy the combat while you are at it.
Terraria is an open-sandbox platformer that is focused on exploration. Think of a game in 2D. There is some combat involved, but it's more on the relaxing side. Otherwise, you'll be spending your time building.
You will have a different adventure every time. Three basic tools are included, one for digging, combat and cutting up wood. You can either find resources in caves or by enemies.
You can make your own way in Terraria. It's a great game to play. It's not for everyone, but it's still deserving of a place on this list. You can pick it up for $5.
Terraria is a place to explore, craft, build and fight. This game is sure to amuse you.
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