Home Alone
Home Alone offers a superb Side-scroll and Platform gameplay based on the movie of the same name. The game mainly revolves around the Action genre and it supports Single-player mode developed by Bethesda Softworks and published by Toy Headquarters. There are several versions of the game for each platform, introducing the different style of gameplay, but share the same storyline and the objectives. In the game, the player assumes the role of the kid named Kevin McCallister, who is left home alone when his family goes on vacation. Now, the player must fend off Harry and Marv from burglarizing his house, using different types of objects like weapons and traps. Each game’s version is the example of the Trap-em-up genre, including games like Lode Runner, Space Panic, and Heiankyo Alien. The player can explore the environment from a side-scroll perspective, run and jump his way to fulfil the requirements of each level to advance.
#1 Jett Rocket
Jett Rocket is probably one of the best Puzzle, Adventure and platform video games that takes you to a planet named as Yoroppa currently under attack by the wicked power plants. The game provides with a similar game-play and mechanics and allows you to explore a huge area filled with ocean and cliffs that actually are your platforms to jump over and kill your enemies to reach to the point where you can complete the task you are assigned to. Jett Rocket provides with a good number of super thrilling and addictive game levels. You’ll get challenged by the dangerous enemies and bosses on almost every step you take. Every level provides with a boss and allows you to fight him off and move to the next level. Jett Rocket is one of the best games that will surely stun you with all the amazing things it holds. Do try it out.
#2 Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. is an Arcade, Platform, Side-scroll, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created and published by Nintendo R&D4. The game serves as the sequel to Mario Bros. released in 1983, and it puts the player in the role of the interesting character named as Mario in a Multiplayer game. It introduces the second playable character named as Luigi, who is the brother of Mario. The player must explore the world to travel to the Mushroom Kingdom where he must rescue Princess Peace while fighting against antagonist named as Bowser. The player navigates the land from a side-scroll perspective and can complete each level by reaching the end of each level or capturing the flag. Each level if full of bonuses, rewards, and enemies. The player can run, jump, and shoot his way through multiple levels to progress through the game. He can jump over enemies to kill and can kit bricks to get coins. With engaging gameplay, beautiful graphics and brilliant mechanics, Super Mario Bros. is the best game to play and enjoy. Try it out.
#3 Kirby’s Adventure Wii
Kirby’s Adventure Wii is a Nintendo Wii specific Side-Scrolling and Platform Puzzle video game that takes you to an amazing show off of Kirby’s adventures in a surreal world of platforms and adventures. The game is an exclusive production for Wii so it’s playable by Wii Remote and allows you to roll and jump Kirby from one platform to another and perform all the things required for you to go further. As game-play suggests, you can encounter your enemies, copy their abilities and use them against the foes and feed the charming pink critter with their remains. You can also play this game in multiplayer mode by engaging 4 individuals at a time and experience amazingly addictive and engaging fun filled adventures of Kirby’s. Do try it out, you’ll definitely like it.
#4 Ricky + Level Editor
This beautiful game Ricky + Level Editor is a Puzzle, Adventure and Platform marvel that allows you to create your own levels. You can make platforms filled with brownish bricks, green tunnels and ditches wherever you like them to be. You can go on adventures, kill your enemies and complete the game objectives and enjoy this amazing and addictive video game. You can share game levels created by you with all the online players and play other user created levels as well. Ricky + Level Editor is a great addition to the fantastic Adventure and Platform genres. With all the fun game levels, beautiful visuals, background music and amazing challenges, Ricky + Level Editor is quite fun to play and enjoy.
#5 Donkey Kong: Country Returns
Donkey Kong: Country Returns is a cool Side-Scrolling, Adventure, Puzzle and Platformer video game that takes you to an amazing world of monkeys and fits you into the character of an ape Donkey Kong or Diddy kong upon your choice. This super fun game is available to play on Nintendo devices only. You can get into the game by selecting the best character for yourself and engage yourself into the most amazing game world filled with Caves, Jungles, Beaches, Volcanos and beautiful sceneries. Unlike other traditional games, Donkey Kong: Country Returns provides with a greatly enhanced game-play that lets you ride in carts and barrels and use pop gun to shoot and fly a plane to transport yourself from one spot to another. You can walk, jump and run on the platforms by swinging and clearing your way through the most challenging and exciting levels of the game.
#6 Castle of Magic
Castle of Magic is a great Adventure Platformer video game. The game is divided into five beautifully created game worlds and allows you to be part of the game by getting into the character of a young boy named as Evan or his friend who both found a strange chest after the breakage of their gaming console. The chest opens up itself and transports the boys to a Castle of Magic, where a witch appears with Evan’s girlfriend in chains. Evan gets up and starts struggling against the powers and accomplices of the witch. This is where you get into the act by controlling Evan and killing all the accomplices of witch’s by running, walking and jumping on the platforms. The game tasks you with finding the witch and freeing your girlfriend by going to the end of the game. After you finish the tasks, the game concludes. Castle of Magic is a great adventure platform video game to play and enjoy. Do try it out.
#7 Super Tux
Super Tux is a Side-Scrolling, Adventure Platform video game that features a little penguin Tux as the main character of the game. The game is greatly inspired by Mario series games and provides with a similar game-play and other game mechanics. You can play twenty six adventure filled levels by running and jumping on platforms and killing the enemies by jumping on their heads. Super Tux provides with nine types of boss enemies, a challenging game-play, beautiful snowy environments, quite alluring graphics and beautiful music. Super Tux is a good replacement of Super Mario if you want a bit of change in gameplay. Do check it out, you’ll definitely get quite entertained.
#8 Soosiz HD
Soosiz HD provides with a bit different game environment but a similar game-play to the popular Mario series games. The game is a great Adventure Platformer and provides with a Gravity Defying and quite exhilarating experience of excitement. You can get into the game world in a cartoonish appearance and enjoy sixty six exciting adventure filled levels in seven beautifully created colorful game worlds. Each and every game world provides with a unique boss and quite epic battles to fight. Controls are quite simple so the game-play seems a bit more engaging and addictive. Soosiz HD follows the same run and jump mechanics as in Super Mario and lets you kill the enemies by jumping on their heads. It is packed with all the amazing game levels where you can explore a beautiful game world and enjoy great visual details, awesome background music and an addictive gameplay as well.
#9 Secret Maryo Chronicles
Secret Maryo Chronicles is a great 2D Adventure Platformer video game and probably a best illustration of classic Mario games. The game provides with an amazing amount of similarities to the core game-play of Super Mario and allows you to experience an amazing and quite addictive number of levels, countless enemies, bosses and a lot exciting things. You’ll notice the brown bricks, green pipes, ditches, and mushrooms designed marvelously like Super Mario along with beautiful game worlds and quite beautiful graphics. Secret Maryo Chronicles is a brilliant game to play and enjoy and it will definitely gain a good spot in your adventure and platformer game’s list. Do give it a try for a brilliant Puzzle and Platform gameplay experience.
#10 Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts
Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is a brilliant Actin, Puzzle and Platform video game. The game provides with a 3D Adventure and Platform game-play. In Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts you can explore the game world along with running and jumping on platforms. The game focuses on two main characters Banjo and Kazooie and allows you to lead them on an adventure to sabotage the malevolent plans of Gruntilda the antagonist. You can start up your journey by selecting a character for yourself and fight your way to the boss or antagonist to complete the game objectives. After the Gruntilda is defeated along with her wicked plans, the game concludes. Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts seems a little bit different because of a bit different game-play but I assure you, it isn’t. You’ll experience quite similar game-play to the popular Mario series games and it will definitely entertain you well.
#11 Banjo Kazooie
Banjo Kazooie is a Single-player Action-Adventure and Puzzle-platform video game by Rare. The game features two characters of Banjo and Kazooie and tells the story about their struggle against the vicious Antagonist named as Gruntilda. Gruntilda is after Banjo’s sister Tooty and wants to switch her degrading appearance with her beauty. To accomplish her foul objectives, Gruntilda creates a machine that transfers a person’s beauty to another. After completing her machine, Gruntilda goes to banjo’s house and abducts his Sister Tooty, while banjo is asleep. Banjo wakes up only to find out that Gruntilda has abducted Tooty and he sets out on a journey with kazooi to free his sister from the clutches of Gruntilda. On Tooty’s friend Bottles the Mole’s advice, Benjo and Kazooie set out to collect musical notes and pieces of Jigsaw that shows the map to Gruntilda’s lair. The players are required to get into the character of Banjo or kazooie, embark on the epic journey, collect musical notes and jigsaw pieces, reach down to Gruntilda’s lair and defeat her in a challenging Trivia game (Question and Answer based). After the defeat, Gruntilda fleas the scene and Benjo gets to be able to free Tooty. Banjo Kazooie offers a remarkable adventure based puzzle and platform gameplay and allows the players to enjoy an immersive experience.
#12 Toki Tori
Toki Tori is an Indie, Action-Adventure, RPG and Puzzle-Platformer video game by Two Tribes. The game amalgamates two great genres together and provides with a super addictive and engaging game-play ever. Toki Tori is a puzzle game at heart but it is a Platform game too. In the game your objective is to pick up all the eggs in a game level by using different tools. How and when you have to pick up the egg and what tool should be used, depends totally on your ability to plan and act. You must go any further in the game by using the relevant tools like Telewarp, Freez-o-matic and Instant Rock etc.. You can have more useful tool in the game upgrades. Some cool features of Toki Tori are, A huge wariety of weapons and tools, 80 fun filled game levels all in four different game worlds, great music and sounds, HD graphics and a cool story. For a great Action-filled Puzzle and Platform experience, you should play this cool game.
#13 Hungry Shark Evolution
Hungry Shark Evolution is an Arcade, Side-scroll, Action, and Single-player video game developed by Future Games of London. The game takes place in 3D stunning worlds and lets you explore it and complete the adventure. You can get into the role of a hungry shark, and the game embarks you on an aquatic adventure. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, eating everything you get in your way. There are different sharks available to gather and evolve like Hammerhead, Megalodon, and Great White. It has a set of levels you must complete the last one to unlocks other to progress. Explore the game world, unearth its secrets and discover new sunken bonus objects. You can equip your shark with different items and gadgets. Hungry Shark Evolution includes core features such as 3D Visuals, Open Environment to Explore, Intuitive Touch, more than Seventy-five Missions to Complete, Combo Bonuses, Social Features, etc. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.
#14 Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2 focuses on Platform element and supports both Single and Multiplayer modes. It is developed and published by Nintendo, and it is the fourth big entry in the series of Super Mario. The plot centered on the famous protagonist named Mario and his efforts to save the imprisoned princess named Peach. The antagonist named Bowser who is a Koopa King and tries to take control the entire universe using Grand Star and Power Stars. The game takes place in various galaxies, and the ultimate task is to traverse across massive galaxies to recover the Grand and Power Stars and explore the center of the Universe to save the princess. It has a set of levels each with different challenges, obstacles, and foes. Using power-ups to enhance the abilities of the character and fight against foes kill them by jumping on their head and dominate the match. Super Mario Galaxy 2 offers exciting features such as Mario Gathers Stars, New Levels, Various Scenarios, Find Eggs, New Power-ups, Skills and more. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of the best video game as compared to other Platformer games.
#15 Treasure Adventure Game
Treasure Adventure Game mixes the elements of Platform, Role-playing, and Adventure by Robit Studios. The game supports single-player mode and takes place in the 2D environment. The story of the game revolves around the protagonist who is a young boy and lands on a strange Island which is totally demolished in the conflict between wizards and demons. The game casts you in the role of the protagonist and tasked you to travel across the oceans, complete a variety of quests, collect coins and earn points. Your character is armed with a hat, a green parrot and a boat in the water. You can play the game from side-scroll. It has a variety of levels, and each level is complicated as compared to last one. Navigate each level, complete its requirements and unlock further content in the game. Treasure Adventure Game offers exciting features such as Massive Environments, Dynamic Music, Well-written Story, NPCs, Enchanting Mode, and more. Treasure Adventure Game is the wonderful game as compared to other platformer games.
#16 Transformice
Transformice mixes the elements of Massively Multiplayer Online, Browser-based, Platform, and Side-scroll. It is developed and published by Atelier 801 and available to play on Windows and Mac platforms. The game offers an exciting gameplay where you can assume the role of the mouse and the ultimate task is to gather a piece of cheese placed on a map at least one position. You can control the mouse using arrow and WASD keys and the mouse can run, jump, duck and perform different techniques such as long jumping, and turn around. There are different levels, and you have to complete each one to earn scores. After collecting the cheese, you have to go back in the hole to save your cheese and complete the level. There is a surprise for those players who will get first, second and third position. You have to collect and score the highest points to defeat your rival opponents. It will unlock other levels as you progress and can get lots of achievement through level-up. With detailed environment, addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and lovely graphics, Transformice is the wonderful game to play and amuse.
#17 Super Mario
Super Mario, developed by Nintendo EAD is a Fantasy Platform game set in the fictitious realm named as Mushroom Kingdom. The game features the character of a mascot Mario who accompanies his brother Luigi on amazing adventures in a land filled with Puzzles and Platforms. The only purpose of Mario is to run, walk, and jump on the platforms and kill all the enemies by jumping on their heads and reaching down to the antagonist Bowser to free the Princess Peach. After the Princes Peach is rescued by Mario, the game concludes. Super Mario is a great platform game to play and enjoy for almost all of the age groups. It offers loads of amazing game levels, beautiful retro visuals and an awesomely addictive gameplay to enjoy.
#18 Cobalt
Cobalt is an Action, Side-scroll, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Oxeye Game Studio and published by Microsoft Studios. The game takes place in the stunning world and consists of five different modes such as Deathmatch, Team Strike, Plug Slam, Survival, and more. There are a series of missions and you can get into the role of protagonist named Cobalt. Your task is to explore the game world, fight against foes using thirty-three melee weapons, and thirty-seven ranged weapons and complete tasks to further progress. You can play solo in single-player campaign or can fight against up to four players in multiplayer mode. Uncover the mysteries behind the disappearance of humans and unlock further content to the game to immerse yourself in side-scroll gameplay experience. Cobalt offers key features such as a variety of Weapons, over Eighty Maps to explore, Customization, mini-games and more. Try it out and you’ll enjoy it.
#19 Lep’s World 3
Lep’s World 3 mixes the elements of Side-scroll, Puzzle-Platform, and Single and Multiplayer video game for Android and iOS. The game is set in the fantasy-based village called Leprechaun. In the story, the people of the village are living with peace then dark cloud appears and illuminates the sky. Evil forces appear and steal the gold of elves and kidnap the inhabitant of villagers. Lep is only the person who escapes. The game casts the player in the role of the protagonist named Lep and assigns him a task to save his family and friends. The player has to assists the protagonist during his tasks, fight against trolls, and save the world. There are over one twenty levels, and the player must complete each one to progress through the game. Lep’s World 3 includes key features such as four different Characters, Five challenging Foes, Twenty-two Opponents, Eighteen Items and more. Lep’s World 3 is the best game to play.
#20 Journey Below
Journey Below is a Platform, Action, Side-scroll and Single-player video game by Ravenous Games Inc. for iOS. The game casts you in the role of the Knight and embarks you on an adventure to defend your kingdom against evil monsters. You can control your character using touch controls, and there are a variety of levels each filled with challenges. After accomplishing twelve randomly generated levels, you have to fight against the boss. It has fifteen unique foes that you have to face and fight. The game allows you engage yourself in rough-like experience and get lots of achievements after completing tasks. It rewards you with points as you slaughter monsters and the ultimate task is to score the highest points to challenge your friend to beat it. Journey Below offers key features such as Randomly Generated Maps, Fifteen Foes, Four different Environments, Rough-like Gameplay, Achievements, and more. Try it out, and it’ll entertain you.
#21 Super Mario Run
Super Mario Run is a Platform, Action, Side-scroll and Single-player video game created and published by Nintendo for Android and iOS. The game offers the similar gameplay like Super Mario. It features three different modes such as the Core, a Toad Rally, and the Mushroom Kingdom. There are different levels, and the player must control the auto-running character Mario throughout the levels while collecting coins across the screen by timing jumps and other rewards. The game includes other characters such as Teadette, Toad, Luigi, Yoshi, and Princess Peach. Each character has its unique play style, abilities, and skills. The player must navigate the environment, overcome obstacles, gather coins and reach the goal to defeat the antagonist and rescue the princess Peach. World Tour, One-handed Play, Six different Worlds, Kingdom Builder, etc. are the prominent features of the game. With superb mechanics, addictive gameplay, and the best visuals, Super Mario Run is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#22 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a wonderful game that offers a mixed up experience of the two most popular games Super Mario and Sonic. The game allows you to experience an amazingly similar game-play and a lot of other characteristics. You’ll get to play thirty two levels of pure retro arcade style Puzzle Platform game and gorgeously beautiful sceneries. According to the story line, you have to reach to the end of the game to fight off the antagonist and complete the task that game puts you to. You must kill all the enemies by either jumping on their heads or by shooting them with different pick up items. You must also collect the gems hanging in the air and different other power ups too. Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a great platform game to play and enjoy. Do try it out.