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. We still see great games like Trine and Hollow Knight.
The point is that platformer isn't all that definitive. It only describes how the game in question plays. All of that aside, this style of game is very well suited to mobile, and you will find that any one of the entries in this list are very fun additions to your Play library.
We have a list of the best Android games once you finish up here.
The game Bubble Tale: Bunny Quest is reminiscent of older Kirby games. You might think that the game is easy with its cute characters and soothing soundtrack. As a bean of a player character, you use only your jump and bubbles abilities to traverse the world. A lot of the game is tied to your bubble powers, so jumping on top of a bubble gives you an extra high jump.
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Your bubbles are the only form of defense against the world's foes, 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 surprisingly tight, so as long as you don't miss inputs you should be able to execute some precise platforming. You may have to give a few levels a try 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.
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 classic titles on the Play Store, but we want to highlight Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. It is one of the best platformers for phones.
The influence of Symphony of the Night is still felt in the genre. 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 is an excellent value and a great game.
For $3, you can experience a piece of gaming history that will keep you entertained for a long time. It's great to see this game available to a new audience.
Dadish 2 knows that bringing your child to work day can be a real pain. 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. 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 and unlockables to keep coming back for more. If you enjoyed the first Dadish, you will get a kick out of the new Dadish, even if it is not revolutionary with its established style. It is free to play with ads, but you have to pay to remove them.
Dandara is an excellent game. Dandara is unique because you can 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 is up to you to save the citizens. The game received an update called the Trials of Fear, which adds three new areas, another boss, power-ups, and more.
You can get one of the best modern Metroidvanias for $6. I think you will like this game.
Dan the Man is a platforming game. You can play as Dan the Man and embark on an adventure that is funny and witty. Run and jump your way across obstacles, bash enemies with your combo abilities, and battle epic bosses.
Dan the Man does suffer from the usual freemium nonsense. You can buy additional gold at the end of each level if you want to level up your character faster. You should be warned before you head into this game. I enjoy the game and it is kind of a bummer.
Dead Cells is a very difficult and popular game. Some people have compared it to the Soulsborne franchise, but it is more of a rogue-like game. 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 is 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 that is 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 is wonderful.
Downwell is a challenging roguelike. It has a steep learning curve as you learn how to defeat the enemies and determine which weapon upgrades work 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.
I feel like I have talked about Grimvalor a lot. It is my favorite game on the platform, and it is a great game. 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 that when I played it. The world wants to see you fail, but it also wants you to fight on. It is up to your skill to see yourself through when the odds are against you.
The first act is free to play as a demo. The full game can be unlocked for $7 after that. It is definitely worth it.
Huntdown is an homage to the 80s in look, sound, and straight-up style. As you blast, hack, and smash your way through a city terrorized by powerful gangs, choose to walk in the shoes of one of three bounty hunters.
Each bounty hunter has a jump, dash, and shoot button, as well as one special weapon of choice. You use a virtual d-pad and buttons to move through the levels. The touch screen controls are not 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. You have to take down the boss at the end of each level in order to get to the next level.
There are 20 bosses in Huntdown, each with their own gang and signature style. This nostalgia-chasing title has mohawks, leather, motorcycles, and neon galore, and man, does it feel good. The one-liners from enemies and protagonists make the soundtrack that much more memorable.
The first two levels of the game are free, and the whole game costs $8.49 after that. The high quality and addicting nature of Huntdown makes this purchase easily worth the cost.
What is missing from gaming on the phone? Excellent mustaches. Do you know what Leo's Fortune has? You are right if you guessed mustaches. Traditional platforming and fun physics are what you will find at Leo's Fortune.
A puffed up man with eyes and a mustache, named Leo, has had his fortune of gold stolen and he must travel across the land to recover it. As a puffball, Leo can either inflate and deflate himself to enter into a slow glide or smoosh himself small enough to fit in tight spaces.
It makes for some interesting mechanical plays and intriguing puzzles. Normally $4.99, this title is free for Play Pass subscribers.
So what if you wanted to teach delivery robots how to navigate in real life, so that they can do their job better? Then you have Levelhead. There is a nice campaign of 90+ levels for you to enjoy. It is fun, quirky, cute, and a great game for the asking price.
There is one more thing that makes Levelhead even more of a great game, and that is the level creator. You can either make your own gauntlets full of traps or you can download the things other people have made to try to torture you. You will come across some really creative levels as well.
If you have the Play Pass, you can play Levelhead for free. 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. If you have played it before, you know what I am talking about.
The art style is very minimalist. When you see some of the monstrosities, the shadowy look makes you feel weird. It made the hair on my arms raise more than once.
It is a disturbing game, but in the right way. It leaves an impression and will stay with you for a long time. It is an excellent experience on the phone, and it is a masterpiece in its own right. If you want to try it out first, there is a free demo.
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.
Nameless Cat is a rock-solid mobile platformer that any fan of games adventure platformers will almost certainly enjoy.
There is an option to purchase an ad-free version of Nameless Cat. Trust me on this one. If you loved Celeste, you will want to give Nameless Cat a try.
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 challenging games on consoles or PC, it gives you an intense feeling of satisfaction when you conquer what it throws at you.
Ninja Arashi has some light RPG elements that make it even more interesting. The game is free to play. If you enjoy a challenge, try it out.
Oddmar is one of the prettiest games on this list. The level of detail is amazing, even more so since it is a mobile game. 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 is a variety of enemies, puzzles, and obstacles to keep you entertained. There are bonus levels that can be used to mix things up.
Grimvalor has a free demo before you pay $5 for the full game. If you prefer that route, there is also gamepad support. Oddmar is one of the best games on my phone.
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 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. The levels are designed to require precise aim to avoid being destroyed by the red flora and fauna. As you progress through the 30 levels, new elements are introduced.
Rayman is a long-standing franchise that I remember playing years ago. I thought the main character was a bit odd, so the younger I was the less interested I was. It is a series 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 is a fun sidescroller that is reminiscent of its roots. There is a lot to do, multiple characters, and plenty of action.
Controls are not tight, which is a shame for a game. They are fine once you get used to them. Some game items can be purchased with in-app purchases. It is sad to see Rayman monetized like that, but it is a fun game.
We will be focusing on the ones that are platformers, since not all of the games available on the platform are platformers. My bias is to point you to Sonic CD, which is hours upon hours of fun, and where is my Sonic the Hedgehog 3? I don't know what to say.
Kid Chamelon, The Revenge of Shinobi, and Super Monkey Ball are some of the classic non- Sonic platformers. Each of the games I have tried in the last few months have been pretty good.
Another wave of nostalgia, and this time it was from the 1980's to the 90's, and Sega knew how to cash in on it. If you never got to play these games on their respective platforms, now is a great time. The catalog of Sega is still an excellent way to experience gaming history, even though it is no longer a massive name in the gaming landscape.
There are cats on the internet. I know that it is rarely boring with my cats, unless they are 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. New cats can be unlocked and you can take them on a ride to save Cat Land.
It is all fun and it does not take itself seriously. It is an excellent game for fans of platforming, cats, and/or both. It is also free-to-play, so you don't have to worry about diving in on the cat craziness.
If you liked Grimvalor, you should check out Swordigo. They are very similar games, which is fine with me. Swordigo is new to me, but I am having fun with it. It has fun platforming, enjoyable combat, and RPG mechanics to improve your character as you go along.
You will have to find more powerful weapons to take down your enemies. Weapons that are better will be found in areas that are more dangerous. You can use spells to take on new challenges. The touchscreen controls are great and will not hinder you.
Swordigo is not as challenging as Grimvalor. It is 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.
Sword of Xolan is a great game. It plays quite well and its art is on point. There is a lot to do here and the game is free and ad-supported. 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. Xolan has skills and achievements that can be improved by chasing cards.
The sword of Xolan is great. The controls are nice, but they are also changeable. There is gamepad support. A developer who puts out a great game will get a small price for removing the ads.
Update April 2022: Added a new name to our list.
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