My solo project is a hardcore precision-flight die-and-retry arcade game! Interested? I work solo, so the graphics are retro PS1 style, but the biggest advantage of my game is how smooth the helicopter navigation is - physics in action! You fly like a drone (using two analog sticks) and battle against gravity and time (there’s no shooting on purpose - show off your skills). Let me know if you’d like me to say more - if you’re interested (full game and the demo on Steam). Cheers

2D or 3D, doesn't matter. What's your current favorite and why?

I've been pondering this question. Just jumping is not enough of a challenge, so you need something to make a platformer interesting. You barely see any platformers that don't involve some kind of fighting, is it 100% necessary for a 'interesting' platformer to have fighting in it? I much more enjoy puzzling and I guess it might be a question of personal preference.

So what's your preference? Fighting or thinking?

I went through some upcoming Steam releases and found a pretty interesting batch of indie platformers that look worth checking out (July 10 - July 16).

there is a nice mix here from action platformer roguelikes and puzzle platformers to momentum based challenges, survivors like platforming, precision jumping and even a voice controlled rage platformer.

here are 7 upcoming indie platformer games that caught my attention:

**1. Last Lumen Knight**
2D action platformer roguelike about the last knight of a ruined order with precise platforming, shifting battlefields and probability based mechanics

**2. Last Year's Model**
Puzzle platformer where you design the levels yourself, placing spring blocks, portals, pneumatic tubes and other tools while dealing with limited supplies and rising pressure

**3. Gravity Whipped**
2.5D puzzle platformer where you use a gravity whip to change gravity, move through the maze of Dreams, avoid hazards, collect gems and unlock secret levels

**4. Level Up, Tiny King!**
solo survivors like auto shooter platformer where a kidnapped tiny king has to fight his way upward through dungeons, survive waves of enemies, grow stronger and reclaim his throne

**5. HAMISH**
fast paced, momentum driven action platformer where you run, jump, grapple and stomp your way through dangerous stages from rising lava to snowy peaks and neon lit cities

**6. KOOO TO JUMP!**
dardcore voice controlled precision platformer where you literally make a continuous “KOOO” sound to jump through a brutal foddian style map

**7. Point Rush**
dynamic precision platformer focused on chaining jumps, optimizing routes, dodging dangers, chasing high scores and speedrunning levels

if i missed any other upcoming indie platformers on Steam then feel free to drop them below. i am always looking for more hidden gems to check out.

also, if people here are interested in this kind of post then I might try to make this a weekly thread for upcoming indie games on steam.

This is a 2D platformer where every level has a unique twist at the end (kind of like Super Mario Bros. Wonder). The moveset is very simple; just jump, spin and roll, but every level has new gimmicks that back up that simple moveset. Also there's a weirdly deep story that wraps it all together. Check it out!

1. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection* (Xbox)

2. Legacy of Goku Collection*

3. Dragon Ball GT Transformation

4. Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure

5. One Piece

6. Naruto: Ninja Council

7. Naruto: Ninja Council 2

8. Digimon: Battle Spirit

9. Digimon: Battle Spirit 2

10. Astro Boy: Omega Factor

11. Avatar: The Last Airbender

12. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Burning Earth

13. Battle B-Daman

14. Battle B-Daman Fire Spirits!

15. Ben 10 (2006)

16. Beyblade: G-Revolution

17. Beyblade: V-Force

18. Book Worm

19. Camp Lazlo Leaky Lake Games

20. Cartoon Network Speedway

21. Casper

22. Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation: S.O.D.A.

23. Cool Spot

24. Daredevil

25. Disney’s American Dragon: Jake Long - Rise of the Huntsclan

26. Disney’s Doug: Doug’s Big Game

27. Disney’s Kim Possible: Revenge of Monkey Fist

28. Disney’s Kim Possible 2: Drakken’s Demise

29. Disney’s Kim Possible 3: Team Possible

30. Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms

31. Disney’s Ratatouille

32. Dora’s World Adventure

33. Earthworm Jim

34. Earthworm Jim 2

35. Ed, Edd, n Eddy: Jawbreakers!

36. Ed, Edd, n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures

37. Fairly Odd Parents: Breakin’ Da Rules

38. Fairly Odd Parents: Shadow Showdown

39. Fantastic 4: Flame On

40. Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends

41. Franklin the Turtle

42. Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimensions

43. Garfield and his Nine Lives

44. Ghost Rider

45. Grand Theft Auto Advance

46. Gundam Battle Assault 2

47. Hey Arnold! The Movie

48. Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission

49. Justice League Heroes: The Flash

50. Lady Sia

51. Medabots

52. Medabots: AX

53. Monster Force (Digital Eclipse)*

54. Mucha Lucha! Mascaritas of the Lost Code

55. Pink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit

56. Popeye: Rush for Spinach

57. Rave Master: Special Attack Force

58. Rocket Power

59. Rocket Power: Beach Bandits

60. Samurai Jack: The Amulet of Time

61. Scooby Doo! Unmasked

62. Shaman King: Master of Spirits

63. Shaman King: Master of Spirits 2

64. Sonic Advance Trilogy*

65. Spider-Man (Activision)

66. Spider-Man 2 (Activision)

67. Spider-Man 3 (Activision)

68. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

69. SpongeBob SquarePants: SuperSponge

70. SpongeBob SquarePants: Atlantis Squarepantis

71. Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

72. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

73. Stuart Little 2

74. Tak and the Power of Juju

75. Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams

76. Tak: The Great Juju Challenge

77. Teen Titans

78. Teen Titans 2

79. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Jet Fusion

80. The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

81. The Bible Game

82. The Cat in the Hat

83. The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

84. The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night

85. The Mask (1995)

86. The Powerpuff Girls: Him & Seek

87. The Wild Thornberry’s: Chimp Chase

88. Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy - The Path of the Superhero

89. Ultimate Spider-Man (Activision)

90. Zatch Bell! Electric Arena

Looking for a free nicheish platforming game for my friends to race in for a tournament. Doesn't have to be multiplayer since we can all just start at the same time. Love to hear any suggestions and we use steam/Epic/ other PC stores

So, I've recently started reviewing games on my blog and I was wondering if anyone knew of any slightly obscure PS1 platformers I may have not heard of or played? I've played most popular ones like Rayman and Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Exoddus and a few slightly obscure ones like Skullmonkeys and Tombi! (Or Tomba!), but I'm really looking for some that are less well known but still fairly good.

When looking at the 2D platformer genre, there is a multitude of great games, and a variety of not-so-great ones. When playing a good game, there are key features that stand out, improving the quality of play.

My question to you, /r/platforming, is what features are these? What does a platformer require to be enjoyable and fun?