Second Stage Studio, a Netherlands-based developer founded by Speedrunners designer Casper van Est, has announced Sprint City, a “movement-first shared world competitive 2D platformer” due out in ...

Platformers are essential to video games, considering how Super Mario Bros. saved the industry. Over time, gaming has spawned many genres, but platforming remains a special one because of its history.

Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...

Dive into the vibrant world of Seafrog, where all ages can enjoy the thrill of skateboarding merged with the classic 2D platformer genre. Play as an adorable trainee frog mechanic alongside your ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

Nathan is a lifelong gamer, harkening back to a misspent youth blasting Kirby Superstar and Super Mario All-Stars on his bedroom floor. Some of us are that old. This began a long-term love affair with ...

Games have been making a staple point for the genres they have been cast into, and as of May 2025, the platformer genre continues to captivate players with innovative gameplay, nostalgic elements, and ...

All this running and jumping stuff isn't half bad. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We all have our blind spots, and mine is 2D ...