Attention, mobile gamers! Prepare for a platforming extravaganza on your phone! Today, we unveil the 10 best platformer games that are an absolute must-play. From gravity-defying jumps to thrilling puzzles, these games will keep you entertained on the go.
So, grab your phone and let's embark on an adventure filled with exciting challenges and unforgettable characters. Get ready to experience the ultimate platforming fun!
1. Dead Cells
In a unique combination of Metroidvania, roguelike and platformer, Dead Cells presents a deadly and thrilling game for everyone to experience. As each level and map is procedurally generated, you won’t be playing the same levels twice. There is no prediction when it comes to this game.
Aside from that, the addition of numerous deadly weapons and an intriguing story makes for a fun and rewarding game. Even if you keep dying and finding yourself at the start of it all, Dead Cells remains to be a fun adventure that you won’t get tired of so soon.
2. Dadish
A cross between a radish and a dad, this platformer follows a Dadish in search of his children who have gone missing from their usual vegetable patch. In a world filled with fast-food-themed enemies, you’ll have to navigate through some difficult environments in order to find your kids.
Don’t be fooled by its simple and cute appearance. Some levels in Dadish can be long and challenging to get through. Plus, there’s no checkpoint or respawn point so if you die right before you get to the end, you’ll have to restart the level.
3. Limbo
A masterpiece of a game that has been brought over to mobile devices, Limbo is an interesting take on the platformer genre. It’s a dark game, with rather depressing visuals, but the puzzles are genius and will leave you invested in finding out more.
This renowned indie game is something that is worth to be experienced by everyone. The one complaint most players have when it comes to playing Limbo on mobile would be its controls. However, once you get the hang of things, the game is an interesting adventure with an intricate physics system.
4. Levelhead
From the creator of the hit game Crashlands, we get 2D platformer maker Levelhead. And yes, it is a platformer maker, meaning, you would be making your own platforming world and testing it out. You get to take matters into your own hands and build your own levels or play through the game’s engaging campaign as GR-18.
You can even publish your own well-crafted levels for everyone else to play. That also means you can play other people’s levels and figure out ways to improve your own. Another attribute that makes Levelhead great is cross-platform availability. You get to continue building your levels even on different devices.
5. Oddmar
In this adorable platformer of a Viking in Valhalla, you get exiled from your village and are given an opportunity to prove yourself worthy of returning home. Oddmar is animated as a motion comic, which makes its visuals and graphics really beautifully done.
You’ll be wielding magical weapons and shields as you journey through magical forests, snowy mountains and dark mines fighting foes. There are a few friends to be made along the way, which adds to the story. Everything is wonderfully done - the gameplay, controls and storyline are equally fulfilling.
6. Nameless Cat
You’re a nameless kitten thrown into an adventure through a fantasy realm as you find your way back into the arms of your owner. Who wouldn’t want to play as an adorable cat, right? Even so, Nameless Cat can be a tough platformer to crack.
As this cat, you’ll go through numerous trials, challenges and hardships just to find your way home. Along the way, you’ll meet other adorable animals and go up against some intimidating enemies. Another plus point would be that the graphics are all done in 16-bit pixels, and the catchy in-game music was specially designed for the game.
7. Super Mario Run
Sort of a mix of an endless runner and platformer all in one, Super Mario Run is basically your usual Super Mario game as an endless runner. All you have to do is time your jumps by tapping at the right time. You’ll be travelling through different terrains with different enemies to get to your main goal - Princess Peach that has been kidnapped by Bowser.
There are several other modes you can experience once like Remix10, Road Rally and Kingdom Builder. Certain modes allow you to play with multiple players, so your friends can join in on the fun too. Super Mario Run is a compact version of most of the fun games within the franchise that you can play on mobile phones.
8. Blackmoor 2
An arcade platformer with a mix of retro and modern gaming mechanics, Blackmoor 2 is a haven for content that you will spend hours in. There are four modes for you to choose from - Story, Dungeon, Online Multi and PvP. You can play through the story and challenge yourself with the enemies and bosses, or you can build your own challenging dungeon.
If you’re in the mood for playing with others or going up against a computer, Online Multi and PvP offer you that chance. In this sequel, you will get to play as some of the enemies aside from your usual heroes. Blackmoor is known for its difficulty and if you would like a challenge, this is a good place to start.
9. Dandara
This award-winning 2D Metroidvania platformer is a must-play if you’re in the market for platformers. In this world filled with mystical creatures and oppressed citizens, you are the ray of hope that shines through. We would recommend you play the Trials of Fear edition of the game as it includes new areas, bosses and mechanics to the game.
What makes Dandara an impressive game is its intuitive controls, the challenge it brings to even the most seasoned players, as well as an immersive world with a great story to uncover. Even for beginners, the game eases you in, familiarising you with its gameplay and mechanics before thrusting you into harder battles.
10. Dan the Man
It’s all in the name - you play as Dan and he’s the man of the hour. Sure, you can always create your own character to get battered in the chaos, but it's always fun to see someone else get beaten rather than ourselves. Anyways, Dan the Man offers multiple modes which increases the fun and time you’ll get to spend with the game.
In this retro-action platformer, you can challenge yourself in Adventure Mode, play in ranked games in Endless Survival Mode or simply go through Dan’s story in Campaign Mode. Multiplayer Mode is the most recent addition to the title, so now more people can join in on the fun and mayhem.
You’ve made it to the end of the list! Hopefully, the titles on this list are enough to satisfy your need for the best platformers on mobile. Anyway, be sure to grab a Google Play Gift Card from OffGamers here to ensure you have enough funds in your account for these titles. And, do let us know in the comments below what other platformers should we be playing!
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