Category description: Today more often referred to as a "platformer" or "platform game", Super Mario inspired countless other games where the primary mechanic involves running, jumping, and sometimes even flying around the levels. Commander Keen, the unofficial mascot of the site, was an early example on the PC.
Prince of Persia
Views: 2,9921990DemoSidescrolling
Brøderbund Software
Prince of Persia is a classic platforming game developed by Jordan Mechner. It premiered Jordan's use of the … VIEW
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame
Views: 2,4091993DemoSidescrolling
Brøderbund Software
This is the demo (ie. limited trial) version of the sequel to the classic "Prince of Persia" game. It involves more of … VIEW
Rayman
Views: 1,7001995DemoSidescrolling
Ubisoft
This four-level demo version of the original Rayman game shows off the whimsical graphical style and engaging gameplay … VIEW
Realms Of Chaos
Views: 1,4521995SharewareSidescrolling
Apogee Software
Realms of Chaos is a mostly unknown sidescrolling game by Apogee which is similar to their other sidescrolling games … VIEW
Risky Woods
Risky Woods is an interesting game release from Electronic Arts, since it's a 2D platformer which is not what the … VIEW
Roboman
Views: 1,1961989FreewareSidescrolling
XOR Corporation
Roboman's job is to jump around various one-screen levels and pop balloons for points until he uncovers the hidden key … VIEW
Robomaze II: The Lobby
Robomaze 2 is an EGA sidescrolling game made by MVP Software. The game involves lots of jumping and item collection, as … VIEW
Rodge Rock in Retroactive
Views: 5931995SharewareSidescrolling
Rodge Rock Software
Rodge Rock isn't a household name like Duke Nukem (although he may have been influenced by him) BUT he and his game … VIEW
Santaman
Views: 9991996FreewareSidescrolling
Dem Innovations
Santaman is a jumping/shooting game that is somewhat reminiscent of Jumpman or Lode Runner. The object is to collect the … VIEW
Secret Agent
Views: 1,5731992SharewareSidescrolling
Apogee Software
A fun platform game from Apogee which includes a lot of gameplay value. This game uses the same engine (and some of the … VIEW
