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.
Hubie
Views: 1,2601996SharewareSidescrolling
Serendipity Software
Hubie is not a well known game, but it probably should be. The game (slickly presented with smooth animations and sound … VIEW
Inner Worlds
Views: 2,2061996Full versionSidescrolling
Sleepless Software
An enchanting fantasy-themed platform game that few have likely heard of, Inner Worlds features great graphics, sound, … VIEW
Iron Blood
Iron Blood (aka Interrupt in Korea) is a professionally produced platforming game (say that three times fast) released … VIEW
Jack Flash: Mutiny of the Things
Jack Flash seems inspired by the great platforming games made by companies like Apogee and Epic in the early 90's. It … VIEW
Jasper's Journeys
Views: 1,3081997SharewareSidescrolling
PabaGames
This one surprised me ... it's a VERY good looking jumping game, with great sound effects and animation. You play an … VIEW
Jazz Jackrabbit
Views: 3,2221992SharewareSidescrolling
Epic Megagames
A pretty cool platform game that tries to borrow from Sonic the Hedgehog, with mixed results. It actually plays a bit … VIEW
Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1994
Views: 2,2691994FreewareSidescrolling
Epic Megagames
This special freeware version of the classic Sonic-inspired jumping & shooting game from Epic Megagames was released at … VIEW
Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995
Views: 1,1941995FreewareSidescrolling
Epic Megagames
Already played Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1994 and want more Jazz action? This is the follow-up to the 1994 … VIEW
Jetpack
Views: 2,4631993FreewareSidescrolling
Adept Software
This game is great! It's a platform game where you jump or fly around the various boards using your jetpack, collecting … VIEW
Jetpack Christmas Special
Views: 1,8331993FreewareSidescrolling
Software Creations
This special promotional freeware version of the excellent Jetpack game was released in 1993 to promote Software … VIEW
