Platforming games have been the heart and soul of gaming for decades. Whether you’re jumping over lava pits, bouncing off enemies, or pulling off jaw-dropping acrobatics, these games are fun, challenging, and endlessly satisfying. And on thePS5, platformers have reached a whole new level of awesomeness.
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With mind-blowing graphics, super smooth performance, and some of the most creative worlds ever imagined, the platforming genre is alive and kicking harder than ever. But then there are tons of platformers out there. So, how do you find the absolute best? You’re in the right place. We’ve handpicked the cream of the crop — the platformers that have you leaping through dimensions, scaling impossible heights, and grinning ear to ear as you conquer each level.
10It Takes Two
Not Your Typical “Jump Here, Dodge That” Platformer
It Takes Two
This isn’t your typical “jump here, dodge that” kind of platformer; it’s a rollercoaster of events that require creativity and collaboration. As Cody and May, you and your co-op friend get a magical throwing nail and a hammer. Cody’s nail can pin down moving platforms, while May swings across gaps like Tarzan with her hammer. You’ll need precision, timing, and a bit of teamwork to get through.
It Takes Twothrows everything at you, from swinging pendulums to collapsing platforms and rotating obstacles. But whether you’re leaping across moving platforms, swinging on ropes, or timing a double jump mid-air, everything feels intuitive and precise.
9Sonic Frontiers
Bold Evolution of Sonic the Hedgehog, Showing How Platforming Can Be Thrilling and Fresh
Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiersdoesn’t just ask you to jump and run. It catapults you into a whirlwind of mechanics that redefine what platforming can be. There are wide-open areas where you may zoom at full speed, leap across massive gaps, and bounce between springs that shoot you sky-high.
When you’re not zipping around the open zones, Sonic Frontiers throws you into Cyberspace levels — compact, high-speed platforming challenges that call back to Sonic’s roots. You will love these stages if you’re a fan of classic Sonic games that blend side-scrolling sections with fast-paced 3D platforming.
8Little Nightmares 2
Uncover Twisted Secrets as You Jump Across Death Traps
Little Nightmares 2
If you’re looking for a platforming game that’s more than just jumps and timing, this creepy masterpiece on PS5 will haunt your dreams — in the best way possible. As Mono, you will team up with Six to uncover the dark secrets of the Pale City and, hopefully, make it out alive.
InLittle Nightmares 2, you’ll be scaling rickety shelves, jumping across death-defying gaps and balancing on beams while the world literally feels like it’s out to get you. Add in some pulse-pounding chase sequences and stealth-based sections and you’ve got a platforming adventure like no other. This game doesn’t just make you jump around — it makes you think with the puzzles you have to solve.
7Demon Turf
Dethrone the Demon King and Rule the World
Demon Turf
In Demon Turf, you take the role of Beebz, a snarky, rebellious demon girl with big ambitions. She’s tired of sitting around in the underworld and decides it’s time to take down some demons—starting with the Demon King himself. Her goal is to take over the whole demon realm and crown herself queen.
Even though Beebz is a 2D character, she will be moving across colorful, layered 3D worlds. Beebz has a super versatile moveset: double jumps, spins, wall jumps, ground pounds—you name it, she can probably do it. The game encourages you to experiment and get creative with how you tackle its platforming sections.
6Neon White
Find Redemption as an Assassin
Neon White
You play as White, a recently deceased assassin who finds himself in Heaven. But there’s a catch — this isn’t a vacation. You’re competing against other assassins (called Neons) to exterminate demons and earn your place among the clouds. Sounds like a breeze, right? Not so much.
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The weapons you use aren’t just tools for blowing up demons; they’re also your keys to navigating levels. Called Soul Cards, these bad boys double as guns and movement abilities. For example, you might discard a card to double jump or dash across gaps. The challenge? Figuring out when to use them as weapons and when to sacrifice them for movement. It’s fast, it’s frantic, and it makes every level feel like a puzzle.
5Astro Bot
A Cute Little Robot on a Mission to Rescue His Lost Crew
This little gem that comes exclusive to PlayStation 5 is one of the most delightful and creative platformers you’ll ever play. Whether you’re a hardcore platformer fan or just looking for something to brighten your day,Astro Botdelivers the fun in a big way.
In Astro Bot, you control Astro, a cute little robot who’s on a mission to save his lost crew. It’s all about jumping, climbing, dodging obstacles, and solving clever little puzzles in gorgeous, vibrant environments.
4Ghostrunner
Slice and Dash Your Way Through Chaos
Ghostrunner
Ghostrunnerthrows you into a cyberpunk megastructure, where every move counts and one wrong step can be your last. As Jack, you are on a mission to climb a tower, which is humanity’s last refuge after a cataclysmic event.
Ghostrunner is a high-speed, first-person action game where every move is vital. You’re not just jumping over gaps and dodging obstacles. You’re slicing through enemies with ninja precision, wall-running and making gravity-defying leaps across neon-lit rooftops. It’s a game that’ll have you feeling like a futuristic parkour master with a sword.
3Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Save Craftworld from the Nefarious Vex
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sackboy: A Big Adventureputs you in the shoes of Sackboy, the lovable hero from the LittleBigPlanet series. But this time, he’s on a solo mission to save Craftworld from the nefarious Vex. In Sackboy: A Big Adventure, you’ll be jumping, running, and dodging obstacles just like in traditional platformers.
You’ll leap across moving platforms, avoid deadly traps, and explore colorful, imaginative worlds filled with clever designs. You’ll need to use quick reflexes to make it past tricky obstacles, and it’s all about timing!
2Rogue Legacy 2
Navigate 2D Dungeons Filled with Platforms, Traps and Enemies
Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2is a game that doesn’t just ask you to fight, explore, and die over and over again. It makes you love it every time. If you’re into adrenaline-pumping dungeon runs, and quirky characters, you will love this roguelite platformer.
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The game is a 2D side-scroller at heart, but it’s not just about jumping on platforms. It’s about mastering them. You’ll be dashing through mid-air to avoid spikes, double-jumping to snag hidden treasures, and wall-jumping like a parkour pro to escape danger. And then there’s the verticality. Levels aren’t just flat left-to-right affairs—they go up, down, and everywhere. You’ll need sharp reflexes to handle it all.
1Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Fix the Dimensionator, and Save the Multiverse
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (duplicate)
If you’re a fan of wacky weapons, seamless world-hopping, and super-cute, spacefaring cat-fox hybrid aliens, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart might be just for you. As Ratchet, you will team up with Rivet and your robot buddy, Clank to fight against the devious Emperor Nefarious.
The beautiful thing about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is that you’re not just jumping, wall-running, and air-dashing; you’re also shooting anything in sight. Whether you’re bouncing across alien plants in a neon-lit jungle or skating on a gravity-defying hoverboard in a bustling city, enemies are lurking around and need to be taken down.
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