platformer games

Earthworm Jim is a fast-paced, side-scrolling action platformer released for MS-DOS in 1994 by Shiny Entertainment. The game follows an ordinary earthworm who accidentally acquires a high-tech supersuit, transforming him into an unlikely hero with a ...

Manic Miner, released in 1983 by Software Projects, is a pioneering platform game that defined the side-scrolling adventure genre. In Manic Miner, players control Miner Willy, a daring explorer venturing through a series of increasingly dangerous und...

Abuse, released in 1996 by Crack dot Com, is a side-scrolling action game that blends fast-paced shooting with atmospheric sci-fi horror. Players control Nick Vrenna, a prisoner in a high-security facility where a genetic experiment has gone terribly...

Zorro is a 1995 MS-DOS action platformer developed and published by Capstone Software, bringing the legendary masked hero to the PC screen. Players step into the boots of Don Diego de la Vega, who adopts the persona of Zorro to fight injustice in Spa...

The Lion King, released by Virgin Interactive in 1994, is a platform game based on Disney’s beloved animated film. Players guide Simba through his journey from a playful cub to the rightful king of the Pride Lands, reliving key moments and iconic sce...

Putty Squad is a quirky and colorful platformer developed by System 3 and released for MS-DOS in 1994. Players control Putty, a shape-shifting blue blob with the ability to stretch, bounce, inflate, and absorb enemies, on a mission to rescue his kidn...

Hocus Pocus is a colorful side-scrolling platformer developed by Moonlite Software and published by Apogee Software for MS-DOS in 1994. You play as Hocus, a young apprentice wizard on a quest to prove himself worthy of joining the Council of Wizards—...

Superfrog, released in 1994 by Team17, is a colorful and energetic platformer that follows the story of a humble prince transformed into a frog by an evil witch. Empowered by a mysterious energy drink, the now-supercharged amphibian sets out on a whi...

Blackthorne, released in 1994 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a cinematic action-platformer that blends gritty sci-fi fantasy with smooth, rotoscoped animation and intense gunplay. Players take on the role of Kyle "Blackthorne" Vlaros, a rugged, shotgu...

Cool Spot, released in 1994 by Virgin Games, is a vibrant and stylish platformer starring the red, sunglasses-wearing mascot of 7UP. Set in a series of colorful and whimsical environments, the game follows Cool Spot on a mission to rescue his fellow ...

Jazz Jackrabbit, released in 1994 by Epic MegaGames, is a fast-paced platform shooter that blends action, humor, and vibrant graphics into an unforgettable gaming experience. Players control Jazz, a green, sunglasses-wearing jackrabbit on a mission t...

Monster Bash, released by Apogee Software in 1993, is a side-scrolling platform game with a spooky yet humorous twist. Players control Johnny Dash, a young boy armed with a powerful slingshot, who ventures into creepy graveyards, haunted castles, and...

Yo! Joe! Beat the Ghosts, developed by Play Byte and released for MS-DOS in 1993, is a colorful side-scrolling action platformer with a distinctive 90s comic-book style. Players take control of two street-smart heroes, Joe and Nat, who find themselve...

Fury of the Furries is a colorful puzzle-platformer developed by Kalisto and published by Mindscape for MS-DOS in 1993. Players control a tribe of small, fuzzy creatures known as Tinies, each with unique elemental powers—fire, water, earth, and air—t...

Bio Menace is a fast-paced side-scrolling action platformer developed by Apogee Software and released for MS-DOS in 1993. Built on the Commander Keen engine, the game follows Snake Logan, a tough CIA operative who must battle hordes of mutants and mo...

Zool, released in 1993 by Gremlin Graphics, is a lightning-fast platformer starring a ninja from the Nth Dimension on a mission to prove his worth. With vibrant graphics, high-energy gameplay, and a surreal, candy-coated world, Zool was designed to r...

Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame, released in 1993 by Brøderbund, is a cinematic action-platformer that continues the legendary saga of the nameless prince. Picking up where the original Prince of Persia left off, the game follows the pri...

Disney's Aladdin, released in 1993 by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, is a vibrant action-platformer based on the classic Disney animated film. Players step into the shoes of Aladdin, a street-smart hero armed with a scimitar and a bag of tricks, a...

Prehistorik 2, released in 1993 by Titus France, is a humorous platformer that takes players on a wild journey through prehistoric times. As a club-wielding caveman, players embark on a quest to gather food by bashing their way through a variety of v...

The Lost Vikings, released in 1993 by Interplay Productions, is a unique puzzle-platformer that combines elements of strategy, adventure, and humor. The game follows the story of three Vikings—Erik the Swift, Baleog the Fierce, and Olaf the Stout—who...

Trolls, released in 1992 by Flair Software, is a colorful side-scrolling platform game starring the popular toy trolls with their distinctive wild hair. Players guide a cheerful troll through a series of vibrant, imaginative worlds in a quest to resc...

Dylan Dog: The Murderers, released in 1992 by Italian developer Simulmondo, is an adventure game based on the popular comic book series featuring the “nightmare investigator” Dylan Dog. Set in a dark and mysterious London, the story plunges players i...

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, released in 1992 by Apogee Software, is a charming platformer that follows the adventures of Cosmo, a young alien stranded on a mysterious planet while searching for his missing parents. With his suction-cup hands and boundl...

Jill of the Jungle, released in 1992 by Epic MegaGames, is a vibrant action-platformer that stars Jill, a fearless Amazonian warrior on a quest through dangerous landscapes filled with traps, monsters, and puzzles. With its mix of fast-paced gameplay...

Flashback: The Quest for Identity, released in 1992 by U.S. Gold, is a cinematic action-adventure game that combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and science-fiction storytelling into a seamless and engaging experience. Developed by Delphine Software...