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Best Platformer games on PC
The 250 best Platformer games on PC, ranked from 42,123 critic and player ratings.
The best Platformer game on PC right now is Portal 2, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
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Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
02
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
03
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
A
Portal 2
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
95
/100
02
Jet Set Radio
94
/100
03
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
04
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
05
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
92
/100
06
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
07
A
Split Fiction
Split Fiction is a 2025 cooperative multiplayer game. It follows two writers, Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, as they become trapped in their imaginations.
92
/100
08
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
09
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
10
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
11
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
91
/100
12
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
91
/100
13
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
91
/100
14
Rogue Legacy 2
90
/100
15
A
Assassin's Creed II
90
/100
16
S
Portal
90
/100
17
Spelunky
90
/100
18
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
90
/100
19
Spelunky 2
90
/100
20
Portal: Still Alive
90
/100
21
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
90
/100
22
Tails of Iron
90
/100
23
Neon Abyss
90
/100
24
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
25
Rayman Origins
89
/100
26
SteamWorld Dig 2
89
/100
27
Rayman Legends
89
/100
28
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
29
Shovel Knight
89
/100
30
Blasphemous II
89
/100
31
Wandersong
89
/100
32
Owlboy
89
/100
33
Night in the Woods
88
/100
34
Ori and the Blind Forest
88
/100
35
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
36
Dead Cells
88
/100
37
B
It Takes Two
88
/100
38
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
88
/100
39
Far: Changing Tides
88
/100
40
Black Mesa
88
/100
41
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
42
Mega Man 9
88
/100
43
Child of Light
88
/100
44
The Plucky Squire
88
/100
45
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
46
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
47
Cuphead
87
/100
48
The Swapper
87
/100
49
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
87
/100
50
TowerFall Ascension
87
/100
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
05
Neva
Neva is an action-adventure game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with environmental puzzles and combat. Neva has been praised for its stunning art style, emotional storytelling, and refined gameplay mechanics, building upon the foundation laid by GRIS.
92
/100
06
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
07
A
Split Fiction
Split Fiction is a 2025 cooperative multiplayer game. It follows two writers, Mio Hudson and Zoe Foster, as they become trapped in their imaginations.
92
/100
08
Mark of the Ninja
Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed conflict between ancient ninja tradition and modern technology. Cutscenes for the game are rendered in Saturday morning cartoon animation style.
91
/100
09
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
10
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
11
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
91
/100
12
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
91
/100
13
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
91
/100
14
Rogue Legacy 2
90
/100
15
A
Assassin's Creed II
90
/100
16
S
Portal
90
/100
17
Spelunky
90
/100
18
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
90
/100
19
Spelunky 2
90
/100
20
Portal: Still Alive
90
/100
21
B
Thank Goodness You're Here!
90
/100
22
Tails of Iron
90
/100
23
Neon Abyss
90
/100
24
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
25
Rayman Origins
89
/100
26
SteamWorld Dig 2
89
/100
27
Rayman Legends
89
/100
28
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
29
Shovel Knight
89
/100
30
Blasphemous II
89
/100
31
Wandersong
89
/100
32
Owlboy
89
/100
33
Night in the Woods
88
/100
34
Ori and the Blind Forest
88
/100
35
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
36
Dead Cells
88
/100
37
B
It Takes Two
88
/100
38
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
88
/100
39
Far: Changing Tides
88
/100
40
Black Mesa
88
/100
41
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
42
Mega Man 9
88
/100
43
Child of Light
88
/100
44
The Plucky Squire
88
/100
45
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
46
Psychonauts 2
87
/100
47
Cuphead
87
/100
48
The Swapper
87
/100
49
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
87
/100
50
TowerFall Ascension
87
/100
FAQ
What is the best Platformer game on PC?
Portal 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 6,104 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated August 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.