From Super Mario Bros. to Astro Bot, explore the evolution of platformers and how they have redefined the gaming industry.

Games have been making a staple point for the genres they have been cast into, and as of May 2025, the platformer genre continues to captivate players with innovative gameplay, nostalgic elements, and ...

Platforming has been a staple of video games for almost as long as video games have been around. The genre really took off with the release of Super Mario Bros. for the NES, kicking off a golden age ...

Nicholas Turner is a writer on Game Rant. He’s also an avid consumer of comics, film, TV, theater, and—of course—video games. Struck by an affliction for loving stories as a young whippersnapper, ...

Dive into Oeuf, a whimsical 3D platformer from the creators of Stephen’s Sausage Roll, where you take on the role of an adventurous egg.

The 3D platformer is quintessentially Nintendo. As famous as games like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Astro Bot are, they all live in the shadow of (and often owe a debt of gratitude to) the big N.

Publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Panpipe Studio have announced Colorbound, a puzzle platformer coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced. “We’re incredibly proud to partner with ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...