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Best Platformer games on iOS
The 82 best Platformer games on iOS, ranked from 19,856 critic and player ratings.
The best Platformer game on iOS right now is Jet Set Radio, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 19,856 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
02
Journey
A third-person adventure game in which the player, controlling a robed figure, makes a pilgrimage through a desert landscape to a rugged mountain with a beacon of light in the distance while uncovering the history of their people, rescuing and cooperating with friendly creatures, avoiding predatory ones and communicating with other travelers.
94
/100
03
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
02
Journey
A third-person adventure game in which the player, controlling a robed figure, makes a pilgrimage through a desert landscape to a rugged mountain with a beacon of light in the distance while uncovering the history of their people, rescuing and cooperating with friendly creatures, avoiding predatory ones and communicating with other travelers.
94
/100
03
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
04
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
05
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has returned, turning helpless animals into robots and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! But this time, Sonic has a friend that can help him: Tails! Find the 7 Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Robotnik’s evil scheme!
90
/100
06
Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a 2011 side-scrolling endless runner/action video game created by Chief Creative Officer Luke Muscat at Halfbrick Studios. Originally released for iOS devices on the App Store on September 1, 2011, the game has since been ported to many other systems. The game features the same protagonist as Monster Dash, Barry Steakfries, who the player controls as he steals a jet pack from a top-secret laboratory. The game has been met with very favorable reviews, and has won numerous awards.
90
/100
07
Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Nymph and her sisters, and plunging the Glade into chaos. As a result, the ensuing disaster causes the Bubble Dreamer to go crazy and have nightmares. Although they are captured, Rayman and his friends are able to escape the Darktoons. They are then tasked by the Magician to gather enough Electoons to cure the Bubble Dreamer and restore the Glade of Dreams. Their efforts to locate the Electoons allow them to gain access to the various lands of the Glade, rescuing the Nymphs along the way.
89
/100
08
Night in the Woods
Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot. You'll also be doing various activities and interacting with the world in different ways, getting to know the townspeople, hanging out with friends, exploring Possum Springs inside and out, and venturing into the surrounding areas.
88
/100
09
Tomb Raider (1996)
Tomb Raider is a 3D action game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. The game follows the exploits of Lara Croft, a British female archaeologist in search of ancient treasures. The objective of Tomb Raider is to guide Lara through a series of tombs and other locations in search of treasures and artifacts. On the way, she must kill dangerous animals and other creatures, while collecting objects and solving puzzles to gain access to an ultimate prize, usually a powerful artifact. The game was critically acclaimed and widely influential, it spawned a number of sequels and a franchise of related media.
88
/100
10
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a faithful remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee where the pre-rendered sceneries are recreated in real-time 3D without changing the original gameplay. It also replaces the single screens linked together of the original version into a true 2.5D side-scrolling game. While there are various enhancements and details to the character and the scenery, the basic gameplay is still largely similar in a side by side comparison. The GameSpeak system Abe uses to command and talk to other characters start with the same commands, but can later be expanded. This version of the game supports leaderboards for the completion time of each mode and the overall game. There are three difficulty levels and the game. It includes the original cooperative function of the original game when another player can take over when the first player dies, taking turns controlling Abe.
87
/100
11
Braid
87
/100
12
Fez
86
/100
13
Mega Man 2
85
/100
14
Sonic the Hedgehog
85
/100
15
Monument Valley 2
85
/100
16
Katana Zero
85
/100
17
Limbo
84
/100
18
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
19
Rayman
84
/100
20
Metal Slug
82
/100
21
Creaks
82
/100
22
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
81
/100
23
Prince of Persia (1989)
81
/100
24
Gris
81
/100
25
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
81
/100
26
VVVVVV
81
/100
27
Downwell
81
/100
28
Type: Rider
81
/100
29
Tomb Raider II
80
/100
30
Toki Tori
80
/100
31
Gish
80
/100
32
Chants of Sennaar
80
/100
33
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
80
/100
34
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
79
/100
35
Mega Man 3 (1990)
79
/100
36
Shadow Complex Remastered
78
/100
37
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
38
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
78
/100
39
Badland
78
/100
40
A
Little Nightmares
78
/100
41
LEGO Star Wars - The Complete Saga
77
/100
42
Thomas Was Alone
77
/100
43
Inmost
77
/100
44
Mega Man 5
77
/100
45
C
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
46
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
76
/100
47
B
My Friend Pedro
76
/100
48
Mega Man (1987)
76
/100
49
Scribblenauts Unlimited
75
/100
50
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
Inside
An atmospheric 2D side-scroller in which, hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project and struggles to preserve his identity.
92
/100
05
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has returned, turning helpless animals into robots and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! But this time, Sonic has a friend that can help him: Tails! Find the 7 Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Robotnik’s evil scheme!
90
/100
06
Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a 2011 side-scrolling endless runner/action video game created by Chief Creative Officer Luke Muscat at Halfbrick Studios. Originally released for iOS devices on the App Store on September 1, 2011, the game has since been ported to many other systems. The game features the same protagonist as Monster Dash, Barry Steakfries, who the player controls as he steals a jet pack from a top-secret laboratory. The game has been met with very favorable reviews, and has won numerous awards.
90
/100
07
Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Nymph and her sisters, and plunging the Glade into chaos. As a result, the ensuing disaster causes the Bubble Dreamer to go crazy and have nightmares. Although they are captured, Rayman and his friends are able to escape the Darktoons. They are then tasked by the Magician to gather enough Electoons to cure the Bubble Dreamer and restore the Glade of Dreams. Their efforts to locate the Electoons allow them to gain access to the various lands of the Glade, rescuing the Nymphs along the way.
89
/100
08
Night in the Woods
Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot. You'll also be doing various activities and interacting with the world in different ways, getting to know the townspeople, hanging out with friends, exploring Possum Springs inside and out, and venturing into the surrounding areas.
88
/100
09
Tomb Raider (1996)
Tomb Raider is a 3D action game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. The game follows the exploits of Lara Croft, a British female archaeologist in search of ancient treasures. The objective of Tomb Raider is to guide Lara through a series of tombs and other locations in search of treasures and artifacts. On the way, she must kill dangerous animals and other creatures, while collecting objects and solving puzzles to gain access to an ultimate prize, usually a powerful artifact. The game was critically acclaimed and widely influential, it spawned a number of sequels and a franchise of related media.
88
/100
10
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a faithful remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee where the pre-rendered sceneries are recreated in real-time 3D without changing the original gameplay. It also replaces the single screens linked together of the original version into a true 2.5D side-scrolling game. While there are various enhancements and details to the character and the scenery, the basic gameplay is still largely similar in a side by side comparison. The GameSpeak system Abe uses to command and talk to other characters start with the same commands, but can later be expanded. This version of the game supports leaderboards for the completion time of each mode and the overall game. There are three difficulty levels and the game. It includes the original cooperative function of the original game when another player can take over when the first player dies, taking turns controlling Abe.
87
/100
11
Braid
87
/100
12
Fez
86
/100
13
Mega Man 2
85
/100
14
Sonic the Hedgehog
85
/100
15
Monument Valley 2
85
/100
16
Katana Zero
85
/100
17
Limbo
84
/100
18
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
19
Rayman
84
/100
20
Metal Slug
82
/100
21
Creaks
82
/100
22
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
81
/100
23
Prince of Persia (1989)
81
/100
24
Gris
81
/100
25
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
81
/100
26
VVVVVV
81
/100
27
Downwell
81
/100
28
Type: Rider
81
/100
29
Tomb Raider II
80
/100
30
Toki Tori
80
/100
31
Gish
80
/100
32
Chants of Sennaar
80
/100
33
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
80
/100
34
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
79
/100
35
Mega Man 3 (1990)
79
/100
36
Shadow Complex Remastered
78
/100
37
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
38
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
78
/100
39
Badland
78
/100
40
A
Little Nightmares
78
/100
41
LEGO Star Wars - The Complete Saga
77
/100
42
Thomas Was Alone
77
/100
43
Inmost
77
/100
44
Mega Man 5
77
/100
45
C
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
46
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
76
/100
47
B
My Friend Pedro
76
/100
48
Mega Man (1987)
76
/100
49
Scribblenauts Unlimited
75
/100
50
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Platformer game on iOS?
Jet Set Radio currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 509 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.