Mohsen Baqery is a Staff Writer at GameRant based in Turkey. He mainly covers video game news and industry features while occasionally publishing guides and listicles. Mohsen started his journey into ...

From tight controls to rewarding progression, great platformers balance challenge, creativity, and immersion. By blending physics, level design, and feedback systems, they keep players hooked. Whether ...

Second Stage Studio, a Netherlands-based developer founded by Speedrunners designer Casper van Est, has announced Sprint City, a “movement-first shared world competitive 2D platformer” due out in ...

Games have been making a staple point for the genres they have been cast into, and as of May 2025, the platformer genre continues to captivate players with innovative gameplay, nostalgic elements, and ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

The best platformer games are those that manage to challenge the player while still telling a compelling story. Platformers of this quality can be found in all sorts of interesting niches and ...

Daniel Trock is a Contributor at DualShockers specializing in PC games, lists, and reviews. He has been writing professionally since 2018 and covering games since 2020, with previous work spanning ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history. Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

Platformer games may seem simple, but great level design transforms them into memorable journeys. By balancing challenge with accessibility and weaving in narrative flow, designers create worlds ...