Platforming's Pinnacle: Critically Acclaimed Titles

Discover the platformer games that have consistently achieved the highest critical praise and set new standards for the genre.

The top 3

Highest-Rated Platformers on Metacritic: The top-rated platformers on Metacritic include 'Super Mario Galaxy' (97), 'Super Mario Galaxy 2' (97), and 'Super Mario Odyssey' (97), all lauded for their exceptional design and innovation.
Astro Bot's Record-Breaking Game of the Year Wins: 'Astro Bot' (2024) made history by accumulating 104 Game of the Year awards by January 6, 2025, becoming the most awarded platformer of all time, surpassing 'It Takes Two'.
Influential 3D Platformers that Defined the Genre: 'Super Mario 64' is recognized as a pivotal title that launched 3D platforming, while 'Jet Set Radio' introduced unique inline skating gameplay, and 'LittleBigPlanet' captivated players with its creative customization options.