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First release: Apr 14, 2026
Rating: 74.7
Replaced is a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer where you play as R.E.A.C.H. - an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. Replaced combines cinematic platforming, pixel art and free-flow action combat set in an alternative 1980's.
Platforms: Series X|S, PC, XONE
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Aquaria
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First release: Dec 07, 2007
Rating: 92.4
A massive ocean world, teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater dweller in search of her family, as she explores the depths of Aquaria. She'll travel from hidden caves, shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases, all lovingly handcrafted by its two creators. Naija's story, narrated fully with voice overs, will become yours, as you join her on this magnificent adventure.
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Super Metroid
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First release: Mar 19, 1994
Rating: 92.2
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
Platforms: SNES, Wii, WiiU, New 3DS, SFAM
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Hollow Knight
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First release: Feb 24, 2017
Rating: 91.9
A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas.
Platforms: Series X|S, PS4, Linux, Switch 2, PC, PS5, Mac, WiiU, XONE, Switch
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Super Mario World
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First release: Nov 21, 1990
Rating: 91.7
A 2D platformer and first entry on the SNES in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario World follows Mario as he attempts to defeat Bowser's underlings and rescue Princess Peach from his clutches. The game features a save system, a less linear world map, an expanded movement arsenal and numerous new items for Mario, alongside new approaches to level design and art direction.
Platforms: Arcade, SNES, Wii, WiiU, New 3DS, SFAM
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Portal 2
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First release: Apr 18, 2011
Rating: 91.3
Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.
Platforms: PS3, Linux, PC, Mac, X360, Switch
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Super Mario Bros. 3
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First release: Oct 23, 1988
Rating: 89.4
Super Mario Bros. 3, the third entry in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario franchise, sees Mario or Luigi navigate a nonlinear world map containing platforming levels and optional minigames and challenges. The game features more diverse movement options and new items alongside more complex level designs and boss battles.
Platforms: Arcade, 3DS, Wii, famicom, WiiU, NES
Genres: Platform
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
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First release: Nov 21, 1995
Rating: 89.0
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is the sequel to Donkey Kong Country. It was developed by Rare and is one of the best selling Super Nintendo games.
Platforms: SNES, Wii, WiiU, New 3DS, SFAM
Genres: Platform
Super Mario Galaxy 2
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First release: May 23, 2010
Rating: 88.9
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players.
Platforms: Wii, WiiU
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Super Mario Odyssey
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First release: Oct 27, 2017
Rating: 88.9
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
Platforms: Switch 2, Switch
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Super Mario Galaxy
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First release: Nov 01, 2007
Rating: 88.7
A 3D platformer and first Wii entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Galaxy sees Mario jump across planets and galaxies with varying items, enemies, geographies and gravity mechanics in order to reach his enemy Bowser, who has attacked the Mushroom Kingdom and hijacked Princess Peach's castle with her inside.
Platforms: Wii, WiiU
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Super Mario 64
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First release: Jun 23, 1996
Rating: 88.7
Mario is super in a whole new way! Combining the finest 3-D graphics ever developed for a video game and an explosive soundtrack, Super Mario 64 becomes a new standard for video games. It's packed with bruising battles, daunting obstacle courses, and underwater adventures. Retrieve the Power Stars from their hidden locations and confront your arch-nemesis— Bowser, King of the Koopas! • Run freely in a grassy meadow, tip-toe through a gloomy dungeon, climb to the top of a mountain, or take a swim in the moat! • Leap headfirst into a watery painting and soon you'll be searching for the surface in an underwater realm! • On-the-fly, 3-D rendered gameplay delivers the action of ruthless enemy attacks from every angle! • Find the Caps that give Mario super powers and ponder the mysteries of the pyramid; you can even race Koopas for fabulous prizes! • With the Nintendo 64 Controller and its analog Control Stick, Mario can crawl, kick down obstacles, swim, do reverse flips, and even stick the landing on his backwards somersault! • Saved game information is stored for up to four players in memory.
Platforms: Wii, N64, WiiU
Genres: Platform, Adventure