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page 1Side-scrolling platformers
Super Mario Bros.
1985 platform video game
Super Mario World
1990 platform video game developed by Nintendo
Super Mario Bros. 3
1988 platform video game developed by Nintendo
Super Mario Bros. 2
1988 platform video game developed by Nintendo
Sonic the Hedgehog
1991 video game
Cuphead
Cuphead is a 2017 indie run and gun game developed and published by Studio MDHR. The game follows its titular teacup-headed character and his brother Mugman, as they make a deal with the Devil to pay casino losses by repossessing the souls of runaway debtors. In the game, up to two players control Cuphead and/or Mugman to fight through several levels and boss fights; the game does not have a rigid narrative structure. As the game progresses, the protagonist acquires more power and abilities, eventually facing the Devil. Players, however, can only equip a limited number of these abilities at a
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
1986 video game developed by Nintendo
Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is a 2017 Metroidvania video game developed and published by Australian independent developer Team Cherry. The player controls a nameless insectoid warrior in exploring Hallownest, a fallen kingdom plagued by a supernatural disease. The game is set in diverse subterranean locations, featuring friendly and hostile insectoid characters and numerous bosses. Players have the opportunity to unlock abilities as they explore, along with pieces of lore and flavour text that are spread throughout the kingdom.
Geometry Dash
2013 music-based platform video game and video game series
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
1987 video game
Super Mario Land
1989 video game for the Game Boy
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
2009 side-scrolling multiplayer platform video game
Super Mario Maker
2015 level editor video game developed by Nintendo EAD
New Super Mario Bros.
2006 side-scrolling platform video game developed by Nintendo
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
1992 platform video game
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
1994 video game
Super Mario Run
2016 auto-running Mario smartphone mobile game
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a 2025 Metroidvania game developed and published by Australian independent developer Team Cherry. The sequel to Hollow Knight (2017), it was released on 4 September 2025 for Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
1995 platform video game by Nintendo
Sonic Mania
2017 platform video game
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
1993 video game
New Super Mario Bros. U
2012 platform video game
Sonic & Knuckles
1994 platform video game
Super Mario Maker 2
2019 level editor video game developed by Nintendo
Rayman
1995 video game
Mega Man
1987 video game developed by Capcom
New Super Mario Bros. 2
2012 side-scroller platform video game developed by Nintendo
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
1997 video game
Super Meat Boy
2010 video game
INSIDE
2016 puzzle-platformer adventure video game
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
2023 platform video game developed by Nintendo EPD
Castlevania
1986 video game
Mega Man 2
1988 video game
Shovel Knight
2014 video game
Kirby's Adventure
1993 platform video game developed by HAL Laboratory
Sonic Advance
2001 platform video game
Duke Nukem
1991 video game
Braid
2008 video game
Kirby's Dream Land
1992 action platform video game
Kid Icarus
1986 video game
Yoshi's Story
1997 video game by Nintendo
Sonic Advance 2
2002 platform video game
Mega Man 3
1990 video game
The Lost Vikings
1993 video game developed by Interplay Entertainment
Commander Keen
video game series by id Software
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
1987 video game
Adventure Island
1986 video game
Mega Man 4
1991 video game
Earthworm Jim
1994 video game
Tails Adventure
1995 video game
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
1990 NES game
Mega Man 6
1993 video game
Sonic Advance 3
2004 platform video game
Jazz Jackrabbit 2
1998 video game
Mega Man 5
1992 video game
Rush'n Attack
1985 arcade game
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
1994 platform game
Sonic Chaos
1993 video game
ActRaiser
is a 1990 video game developed by Quintet and published by Enix for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It combines traditional side-scrolling platforming and sections with city building elements. A sequel, ActRaiser 2, was released for the Super NES in 1993. In 2007, ActRaiser became available on the Wii's Virtual Console download service in Europe, North America, and Japan. A version of the game was also released for European mobile phones in 2004. A remake, Actraiser Renaissance, was released for several platforms in 2021.
Yoshi's Island DS
2006 platform video game