Platformers are thriving right now, with fresh ideas, tighter movement, and creative level design. Here’s our list of new games you shouldn’t miss.

The new 3D platformer Ruffy and the Riverside has officially set its release date for June 26 in a brand-new trailer.

With technological advancements allowing ground-breaking graphics and gameplay mechanics in video games, 2D platformers have almost become an afterthought for many.

Apr 25, 2026 · Keep up with the latest video game news, release dates, and previews as we navigate the busiest month of the year so far for gaming fans worldwide.

May 2026 Top Releases Highlight Necrophosis, The Bunker Notes, and Roblox Hits May 2026 stands out as a pivotal month where specific releases are driving the genre's momentum.

Welcome to the latest edition of our indie game roundup. We’ve got quite a bit on deck this week, starting with a few nuggets of news.

Four years after it was first announced, and the many delays that followed, Sad Cat Studios' much-anticipated new platformer finally has a release date, and it'll be available on Xbox Game Pass ...

Jul 29, 2025 · Scheduled to release on July 31, 2025, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a side-scrolling action platformer coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the original Switch.

Looking to blend together the best of both visual worlds, the upcoming Steam title Screenbound seeks to become the world's first 5D game, offering an unexpected twist to newer video game aesthetics and …

A new 3D platformer on Steam called Skybound has received promising reviews from fans of the genre, and the good news is that it's completely free.

April 2026 introduces a strong lineup of 10 games that could influence console purchases as players weigh rising hardware prices against new features and exclusive titles.

Steam is set for a packed May 2026, with 13 major game releases ranging from AAA blockbusters to anticipated indie titles. The lineup includes narrative adventures, horror experiences, and racing ...

Looking for a new platformer to dive into? Check out these 12 popular and highly-rated platforming titles on Steam.

A spiritual successor by Good-Feel called Bakeru was one of my favorite games of 2024, and it proved that there's still some life left in the wacky ninja platformer genre.

Nov 23, 2025 · Sonic Rumble is a free-to-play multiplayer game, if you want to give that a try. That said, Where Winds Meet is the standout release of the month, and it is straight-up one of 2025's biggest …

New Video Game Releases 2025 list is here. The 2025 video game release calendar includes over 60 new titles launching across all major platforms from July to December.

Apr 17, 2026 · Read on to find a helpful overview of all of the new games for 2026 (and beyond) broken down month by month, so you can see what's released so far, and what's still ahead.

Sep 25, 2025 · That's where we come in. Below, we’ve collated release dates and windows for the biggest confirmed games of 2025 and beyond.

Apr 30, 2026 · From JRPGs to platform, racing, and open-world titles, here are all the big new PS5 games releasing in 2026 and later.

God of War: Sons of Sparta is a 2D action platformer that tells the story of Kratos' youth as he trains to be a Spartan warrior with his brother Deimos.