13 BEST OF BEST Platformer Games OF ALL TIME You MUST-PLAY Right Now!

Looking for the jump and run fix? Here are the 13 best platformer games you can play right now in 2025, spanning precision indie gems, cinematic 2.5D adventures, and big budget 3D collectathons. We cover performance, difficulty, controller feel, accessibility, and where to play on PC, PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck, plus Game Pass availability. Expect tight movement, smart level design, memorable bosses, metroidvania exploration, speedrun routes, and cozy couch co-op picks. Whether you love pixel art nostalgia or sleek modern visuals, this roundup curates must play platformers with standout soundtracks and satisfying progression. Subscribe for more game lists, reviews, and timely updates. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997) – PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360, PS4, PSP, Mobile 2:16 Metroid (1986) – NES, Game Boy Advance (re-release), Switch (Nintendo Online) 3:32 Mega Man 2 (1988) – NES, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (via Legacy Collection) 4:53 Super Meat Boy (2010) – PC, Xbox 360, PS4, Switch, Mobile 6:10 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (2024) – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC 7:29 Ori and the Blind Forest (2015) – Xbox One, Switch, PC 8:39 Rayman Legends (2013) – PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, Wii U, PC, Vita 9:54 Blasphemous 2 (2023) – PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC 11:08 Psychonauts 2 (2021) – PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC 12:26 Hollow Knight (2017) – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch 13:40 Super Mario Odyssey (2017) – Switch 14:58 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021) – PS5, PC 16:13 Celeste (2018) – PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch 17:31 Conclusion #PlatformerGames #BestGames2025 #Platformers2025 #Metroidvania #IndieGames #PCGaming #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #Steam #GamePass #Speedrunning #RetroGaming #NewGames #gamingnews