Beste Spiele
Best Platformer games on Nintendo 3DS
The 51 best Platformer games on Nintendo 3DS, ranked from 18,700 critic and player ratings.
The best Platformer game on Nintendo 3DS right now is Super Mario World, with a critic score of 100/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Super Mario World
A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches. The game features a save system, a less linear world map, an expanded movement arsenal and numerous new items for Mario, alongside new approaches to level design and art direction.
100
/100
02
Super Metroid
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
100
/100
03
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
Super Mario World
A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches. The game features a save system, a less linear world map, an expanded movement arsenal and numerous new items for Mario, alongside new approaches to level design and art direction.
100
/100
02
Super Metroid
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
100
/100
03
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
04
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
05
Super Mario 3D Land
Super Mario 3D Land is the second 3D Super Mario platformer for a handheld device, and the successor to Super Mario Galaxy 2. The game is closely based on side-scrolling Mario games, as it combine elements from both traditional 2D Mario games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games. It also introduces elements into the series, including power-ups and gameplay mechanics.
90
/100
06
Castlevania: Dracula X
The Legend Returns... Rising up from his eternal sleep, Count Dracula is back again to battle the descendants of the great vampire-stalking Belmont family of the Castlevania series. He has summoned his dark minions-Cerberus, Minaurus, and the Salamander-to bring a reign of terror on the land. Grab your whip and try to defeat these dark forces in this new conversion of the hit Japanese game: DRACULA X. The 7+ stages unfold with myriad possibilities depending on the choices you make during the game. This multi-ending, multi-story feature takes you through many levels of adventure. You must strategically use magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons to defeat the horrifying bosses and discover secret bonus levels.
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
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3, the third entry in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario franchise, sees Mario or Luigi navigate a nonlinear world map containing platforming levels and optional minigames and challenges. The game features more diverse movement options and new items alongside more complex level designs and boss battles.
89
/100
09
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
10
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
89
/100
11
Metroid: Samus Returns
88
/100
12
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
13
Mega Man 2
85
/100
14
Sonic the Hedgehog
85
/100
15
Super Mario Bros.
84
/100
16
Cave Story
83
/100
17
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
18
Terraria
81
/100
19
VVVVVV
81
/100
20
Kirby: Planet Robobot
81
/100
21
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
81
/100
22
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
23
Demon's Crest
80
/100
24
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
80
/100
25
Super Mario Maker
80
/100
26
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
80
/100
27
Donkey Kong Country
80
/100
28
Mega Man Legacy Collection
79
/100
29
Kirby's Dream Land 2
79
/100
30
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
79
/100
31
Castlevania
79
/100
32
Mega Man X3
78
/100
33
New Super Mario Bros. 2
78
/100
34
Sonic Generations
77
/100
35
Mega Man 5
77
/100
36
Super Mario Bros. 2
77
/100
37
B
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
38
Super Mario Land
74
/100
39
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
40
Disney Infinity
73
/100
41
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
72
/100
42
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
70
/100
43
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
70
/100
44
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
68
/100
45
B
LEGO Marvel's Avengers
68
/100
46
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
66
/100
47
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
64
/100
48
Metroid
60
/100
49
Metroid II: Return of Samus
60
/100
50
Gunstar Heroes
60
/100
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
05
Super Mario 3D Land
Super Mario 3D Land is the second 3D Super Mario platformer for a handheld device, and the successor to Super Mario Galaxy 2. The game is closely based on side-scrolling Mario games, as it combine elements from both traditional 2D Mario games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games. It also introduces elements into the series, including power-ups and gameplay mechanics.
90
/100
06
Castlevania: Dracula X
The Legend Returns... Rising up from his eternal sleep, Count Dracula is back again to battle the descendants of the great vampire-stalking Belmont family of the Castlevania series. He has summoned his dark minions-Cerberus, Minaurus, and the Salamander-to bring a reign of terror on the land. Grab your whip and try to defeat these dark forces in this new conversion of the hit Japanese game: DRACULA X. The 7+ stages unfold with myriad possibilities depending on the choices you make during the game. This multi-ending, multi-story feature takes you through many levels of adventure. You must strategically use magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons to defeat the horrifying bosses and discover secret bonus levels.
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
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3, the third entry in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario franchise, sees Mario or Luigi navigate a nonlinear world map containing platforming levels and optional minigames and challenges. The game features more diverse movement options and new items alongside more complex level designs and boss battles.
89
/100
09
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
10
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
89
/100
11
Metroid: Samus Returns
88
/100
12
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
13
Mega Man 2
85
/100
14
Sonic the Hedgehog
85
/100
15
Super Mario Bros.
84
/100
16
Cave Story
83
/100
17
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
18
Terraria
81
/100
19
VVVVVV
81
/100
20
Kirby: Planet Robobot
81
/100
21
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
81
/100
22
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
23
Demon's Crest
80
/100
24
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
80
/100
25
Super Mario Maker
80
/100
26
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
80
/100
27
Donkey Kong Country
80
/100
28
Mega Man Legacy Collection
79
/100
29
Kirby's Dream Land 2
79
/100
30
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
79
/100
31
Castlevania
79
/100
32
Mega Man X3
78
/100
33
New Super Mario Bros. 2
78
/100
34
Sonic Generations
77
/100
35
Mega Man 5
77
/100
36
Super Mario Bros. 2
77
/100
37
B
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
38
Super Mario Land
74
/100
39
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
40
Disney Infinity
73
/100
41
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
72
/100
42
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
70
/100
43
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
70
/100
44
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
68
/100
45
B
LEGO Marvel's Avengers
68
/100
46
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
66
/100
47
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
64
/100
48
Metroid
60
/100
49
Metroid II: Return of Samus
60
/100
50
Gunstar Heroes
60
/100
FAQ
What is the best Platformer game on Nintendo 3DS?
Super Mario World currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 1,964 ratings. Ranking 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.