Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. George Yang is a critic covering Japanese and Western games. Apple Arcade has established itself a niche within the highly ...

The other day, I stumbled upon a new free-to-play 2D side-scrolling platformer indie MMORPG called Allmage (thanks, r/MMORPG). As soon as I saw the pixel graphics and read that the game is inspired by ...

Publisher Playdigious and developer Wishfully announced the side-scrolling platformer, Planet of Lana, will launch for iOS and Android on December 9 for $8.99. Pre-orders are available at a discounted ...

Metanet Software announced the “TEN++” update for side-scrolling platformer N++ is now available for PC via Steam in celebration of the game’s 10th anniversary. The new TEN++ update is coming soon to ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history. Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

Nintendo has announced Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a new side-scrolling platformer for Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Super Mario 40th anniversary celebration. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons is a new entry in the long-running series, which started with an arcade co-op title in the 1980s. This time, the ...

Break into museums, evade laser security systems, and take back the stolen artwork that is rightfully yours. Relooted is a techno side-scrolling platformer with satisfyingly slick, bouncy movement and ...

Developer I AM A DOG studio announced the side-scrolling platformer, Cosmic Holidays, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2026. View the gameplay ...

Following news earlier this week that Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey And Friends had appeared on the PS Store, Dlala Studios and Disney Interactive have now officially confirmed that the ...