This 2D sidescrolling platformer is fantastic for beginners to the genre since it gently guides you through new stages with Kirby's yarn moves unlocking at specific intervals.

In part two of this tutorial we look at adding hazards, multiple platforms, ground detection and much more to create a basic but fun platformer.

2D action platformer Foregone, which first launched for PC in Early Access via the Epic Games Store on February 27, will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on October 5, developer Big ...

Run, jump, and hack your way to victory with these 2D platformer games on mobile (Images via Direlight games and Playdigious) 2D platformer games have been a staple genre ever since the advent of ...

A selection of the 10 easiest 2D platformers to pick up and play, including iconic franchises and indie gems.

The timeless appeal of the 2D platformer has nothing to do with mere nostalgia.