Best Platformer games See all
The rarest Platformer games See all
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Platformer games in video game history
A founding genre of video games, the platformer shaped the medium from Donkey Kong (1981), then set its grammar with Super Mario Bros. in 1985. The 2D years saw mascots go head-to-head, before the move to 3D in 1996 completely reinvented how we jump and explore.
Its classics are universal: Super Mario Bros. 3 perfected 2D platforming, Sonic the Hedgehog answered with speed, Super Mario 64 invented modern 3D platforming and Crash Bandicoot became its mascot on PlayStation. Rayman, Donkey Kong Country and Spyro complete a vast genre.
For collectors, platformers range from very common cartridges to rare exclusives and editions. On RomWize, every platformer is retested and re-rated for 2026, with its rarity index and collector value (loose, complete and new) by region; the 'by console' section above helps you find the best, machine by machine.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Platformer games?
RomWize's ranking of the best Platformer games is based on a dual score — the original-era rating and a 2026 re-evaluation — to highlight the titles that still stand out today.
Which Platformer games are the rarest and most valuable?
For every Platformer game, we track a rarity index and a collector value (loose, complete and new) by region. The 'rarest' section highlights the hardest titles to find.
On which consoles can you find the best Platformer games?
The 'by console' section ranks platforms by their number of Platformer games, so you can explore the best titles console by console.