11. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1995
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Rare
Publisher: Nintendo
12. Rayman
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1995
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
13. Metroid: Zero Mission
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2004
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: This enhanced remake of the original "Metroid" features an expanded world, story cutscenes, and more of everything that makes the series popular. Samus Aran, intergalactic bounty hunter, must track down and eliminate the crustacean-like Space Pirates on the planet Zebes, only to discover their secret weapon: a parasitic, energy-draining creature known as the Metroid.
14. ActRaiser
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1991
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Strategy (Simulation)
Developer: Quintet
Publisher: Enix
Synopsis: A combination platformer and world-building game you play as "The Master" who has been asleep for centuries after losing a battle with "The Evil One" Tanzra who has turned the people of the land to evil. In order to restore his power, The Master will have to defeat Tanzra's six lieutenants, win back the people of the land and finally face Tanzra at his stronghold Death Heim.
15. Donkey Kong
Platform: Game Boy / Color
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Arcade)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
16. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2006
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
17. Super Mario Bros.
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1985
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
18. Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2002
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
19. Super Castlevania IV
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1991
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
20. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platform: Sega Genesis
US Release Year: 1992
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
