Best Of
Looking for best platformers that hit just right on Xbox Series X|S?
Each game here offers something special crazy worlds, smartpuzzles, tight controls, or wildco-op action.
Lets jump right in and count down the best Xbox platformer games, starting with number ten.
Sonic Frontiers
Speed meets freedom in a bold open-zone twist on a legendary franchise.
The game breaks away from old-school linear Sonic levels and drops players into hugeopen-worldzones called Starfall Islands.
Combat has been improved too, with combo moves and even bosses that require more than just jumping.
Another Crab’s Treasure
Heres a game that looks cute but plays tougher than it appears.
Players take on the role of ahermit crab named Krilwho explores a polluted underwater kingdom.
Enemies hit hard, but smart movement and upgrades help players push forward.
Every shell you find changes how you defend or attack, which brings loads of fun options.
Limbo
Dark, simple, and haunting Limbopulls you in with its shadowy visuals and quiet mystery.
You play as a boy who wakes up in a dark world and begins moving forward without any instructions.
Every death teaches something new.
Sitting strong among the best platformer games,Limbouses silence and mood to build its story.
What looks like a simple platformer turns out to be a deep journey filled with tension and surprises.
Little Nightmares II
Creepy but smart, this sequel mixes horror and platforming in a way that grabs attention.
Players controlMono, a small character in a big, twisted world filled with giant enemies and unsettling places.
The puzzles need teamwork, and the stealth gameplay adds a lot of tension.
Movement is slow, but thats part of the fear.
You dodge, climb, and figure out how to escape dangerous situations, often by thinking ahead.
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
A huge underground world waits to be explored in thishand-drawn 2D adventure.
You play a tiny knight armed with a nail-sword, wandering a ruined insect kingdom.
Tight controls make jumping and dodging feel smooth, while bosses test your reflexes and patience.
Hidden areas, strange bugs, and powerful upgrades keep players exploring for hours.
Its a perfect pick for those who enjoy mastering tricky movement and combat.
Every section of the map feels different and adds new challenges.
The gameplay revolves around creative environmental manipulation painting in missing platforms or thinning away obstacles to open new paths.
Youplay as Raz, a young psychic and newly minted agent of the Psychonauts.
Movement is responsive and fun, and youll collect different powers along the way.
The combat is flashy but tight, and theres a real sense of momentum to movement.
Then, the platforming sections test your timing with traps, moving platforms, and wall jumps.
Also, the Persian-inspired art style and dynamic soundtrack create a rich atmosphere.
Everything is built around working together.
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