31. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1997
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Oddworld Inhabitants
Publisher: GT Interactive
32. Rayman Legends
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: It's an all new Rayman adventure when Rayman, Globox and the Teensies enter a mysterious tent and find wondrous paintings of mythical worlds - and find themselves sucked inside. Now they must work together, fight incredible bosses and find a way back home.
33. Metroid Dread
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Nintendo, MercurySteam
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The first 2D Metroid adventure in over 19 years sees Samus Aran travel to the planet ZDR, investigating a mysterious signal sent by the Galactic Federation only to come face-to-face to an alien species long thought extinct, the Chozo. Finding herself deep within the depths of ZDR, Samus will have to battle enemies both alien and mechanical, as an army of E.M.M.I. robots have been turned into the scourge of the planet. More agile than ever, Samus will have to explore this planet for new skills and powers, as well as backtrack to discover newly-accessible areas for even bigger boosts. The journey will not be easy, but Samus has never been one to back down.
34. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
35. New Super Mario Bros. U
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The latest Super Mario Bros. game hits the WiiU. A new side-scrolling adventure that lets you play as Mario, Luigi, Toad and, for the first time, yourself - import your Mii and play right along with the characters. The ability to create your own blocks opens up a whole new world of speed runs and fun.
36. Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2003
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
37. Donkey Kong Country
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Rare
Publisher: Nintendo
38. Braid
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Number None
Publisher: Number None
39. New Super Mario Bros. 2
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The traditional side-scrolling adventure returns! Designed to appeal to all age-groups and gamers, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is all about collecting coins - Gold Flowers, Gold enemies, Gold Pipes - the gold rush is on - challenge your friends to be the first to hit 1 million coins.
40. Sonic & Knuckles
Platform: Sega Genesis
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
