Dodo Duckie: How an Adorable Duck Drove Indie Devs to Build It
Explore how indie studio BornMonkie created puzzle platformer Dodo Duckie for Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring 2D-to-3D perspective-switching mechanics.
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Brave Escape Brings Co-Op Platforming to Consoles and PC
Hit Start Studios' co-op platformer Brave Escape launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC for £15.49, featuring cross-platform multiplayer and a free Friend's Pass.
LIFTED Launches on PC, Mac, and Linux with Time-Travel Comedy
Adventure Works brings puzzle-platformer LIFTED to Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux, featuring 1980s-inspired adventure, voice acting, and a 10% launch discount.
Poinpy Returns to iOS and Android as a Standalone Release
The former Netflix-exclusive platformer Poinpy is now available on iOS and Android as a free, ad-free standalone title with optional developer tipping.
Scarlet Deer Inn Launches on PC with Unique Embroidered Art Style
Scarlet Deer Inn is available now on PC. The Slavic-inspired platformer features a distinct art style where every character sprite is physically embroidered.
FixForce: Co-op Extraction Platformer Out Now
Surgent Studios has released FixForce, a co-op extraction platformer for up to six players on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.
Blueberry Now Available on Xbox: Managing Trauma and Memory
Blueberry is now available on Xbox. The narrative platformer explores themes of trauma and healing through emotional memory mechanics.
Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition Arrives on Steam August 18, 2026
The colorful math puzzle platformer Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition launches on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows on August 18, 2026. Includes local co-op.
Junkster: Why the 3D Platformer is Worth Your Time
From comic-book aesthetics to collectible stickers, here is why you should check out the 3D platformer Junkster on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
Garfield: Escape from Monday is a Familiar but Fun 3D Platformer
We went hands-on with OSome Studio's Garfield: Escape from Monday to see how the famous cat handles a 3D platformer adventure full of lasagna and nightmares.
Parkour Labs Review: A Neon-Soaked Disaster on Xbox
Parkour Labs promises high-octane movement but delivers frustration. Our review of the Xbox platformer looks at why you should skip this neon-lit mess.
The Cub Review: A Beautiful, Punishing Platformer on Xbox
The Cub brings a challenging 2D platforming experience to Xbox. Read our review to see if this post-apocalyptic journey is worth your time.
How Donkey Kong Built the Nintendo We Know Today
Forty-five years after its 1981 debut, we look back at how Donkey Kong saved Nintendo and defined the platformer genre for generations to come.
Green Suits Is A Surreal Platformer And JRPG About Paranormal Investigation
Green Suits blends JRPG combat, platforming, and Escher-inspired architecture. Coming to PC in 2027, the game follows PBI agents hunting demons and cults.
Junkster Review: A Charming, Bite-Sized Platformer for Xbox
Junkster is a brief but charming puzzle-platformer for Xbox. We weigh the pros and cons of this scrap-building adventure in our full review.
Sonic Pico Park Hands-On: A Surprisingly Perfect Co-op Mashup
I played Sonic Pico Park at Summer Game Fest 2026. Here is how this unlikely co-op puzzle-platformer collaboration actually works.
Dark Scrolls Review: A Charming Retro Platformer That Lacks Teeth
Developer doinksoft’s Dark Scrolls is a stylish 16-bit action-platformer, but it suffers from a lack of true challenge. Here is our verdict for PC players.
Marble’s Marbles Adds Indie Crossover Levels Starting June 28
Developer James Oliver is bringing free indie crossover levels to the physics platformer Marble’s Marbles on Steam Deck, Linux, Mac, and Windows starting June 28.
Kitsune Kaeru Review: A Clever Gimmick Hampered by Repetition
Kitsune Kaeru brings unique box-creating puzzles to Xbox, but repetitive levels and imprecise controls hold this indie platformer back. Read our verdict.
DekaDuck Kickstarter Launches With Native Linux and Windows Support
Asteristic Game Studio has launched a Kickstarter for DekaDuck, a hand-drawn 2D action platformer. A playable demo is available on Steam now.
Deer & Boy Review: A Gorgeous, If Overly Familiar, Adventure
Deer & Boy is a visually stunning 2.5D platformer on Xbox Series X, but does its gameplay offer enough to stand out? Here is our 3.5/5 review.
Earthworm Jim 3D Review: A 27-Year-Old Lesson in Frustration
Is Earthworm Jim 3D worth playing in 2026? We look back at this 3D platformer to see if its camera and controls have improved with time. Spoiler: they haven't.
Screenbound Brings Its Unique '5D' Platforming to Consoles in September
Crescent Moon Games is launching its dual-perspective platformer Screenbound on September 10, 2026, for PC, Xbox, and PS5.
Out of Words is a Stop-Motion Platformer Crafted by Hand
Coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2027, Out of Words is a two-player co-op platformer built entirely with handcrafted stop-motion animation.
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More Platformer Guides UpdatesBrave Escape Brings Co-Op Platforming to Consoles and PC
Hit Start Studios' co-op platformer Brave Escape launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC for £15.49, featuring cross-platform multiplayer and a free Friend's Pass.
Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition Arrives on Steam August 18, 2026
The colorful math puzzle platformer Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition launches on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows on August 18, 2026. Includes local co-op.