platformer games

Games in the "platformer" genre (alphabetical)

Montezuma’s Revenge

Montezuma’s Revenge
Montezuma’s Revenge, released in 1984 by Parker Brothers, is a classic platform adventure game that transports players to the depths of a mysterious Aztec pyramid. Players control the brave explorer Panama Joe as he navigates a maze of rooms filled w...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1984
Developer: Utopia Software
Publisher: Parker Brothers

Prehistorik

Prehistorik
Prehistorik, released in 1991 by Titus Interactive, is a fun and colorful platformer that takes players back to the Stone Age. In the game, players control a caveman who must navigate through a variety of prehistoric environments, filled with dangers...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: Titus France
Publisher: -

Prehistorik 2

Prehistorik 2
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Titus France
Publisher: -

Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia, released in 1990 by Broderbund, is a groundbreaking action-platformer that set new standards for fluid animation and cinematic gameplay. Set in an exotic, ancient Persian setting, the game follows the story of an unnamed prince who ...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1990
Developer: Broderbund
Publisher: -

Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame

Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Broderbund
Publisher: -

Putty Squad

Putty Squad
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1994
Developer: System 3
Publisher: -

Rick Dangerous

Rick Dangerous
Rick Dangerous, released in 1989 by Core Design, is a classic action-platformer that pays homage to Indiana Jones-style adventure and exploration. Players take on the role of Rick Dangerous, a daring British secret agent, as he embarks on a perilous ...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1989
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Firebird Software

Superfrog

Superfrog
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1994
Developer: Team17
Publisher: -

The Lion King

The Lion King
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1994
Developer: East Point Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

The Lost Vikings

The Lost Vikings
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Interplay Productions

Trolls

Trolls
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1992
Developer: Flair Software
Publisher: -

Yo! Joe! Beat the Ghosts

Yo! Joe! Beat the Ghosts
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Scipio
Publisher: Play Byte

Zool

Zool
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Gremlin Graphics
Publisher: -

Zorro

Zorro
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...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1995
Developer: Capstone Software
Publisher: -