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.
Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1994
Views: 7,7551994FreewareSidescrolling
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: 5,6161995FreewareSidescrolling
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: 7,7361993FreewareSidescrolling
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: 5,5001993FreewareSidescrolling
Software Creations
This special promotional freeware version of the excellent Jetpack game was released in 1993 to promote Software … VIEW
Jill of the Jungle
Views: 8,1041992Full versionSidescrolling
Epic Megagames
This is the first game released by Epic after the famous ZZT series. It's still pretty cool, too. You play as Jill of … VIEW
Joe Snow
Views: 3,2621993FreewareSidescrolling
Nuclear Meltdown Productions
Joe Snow is an simple sidescrolling jumping game, the object of which is to get to the top line of the screen. Along … VIEW
Jumpman Lives!
Jumpman Lives! is an interesting clone of the classic Jumpman game, created by Dave Sharpless and originally published … VIEW
Kid
Views: 2,4121996FreewareSidescrolling
Stephan Vogler
"Kid" is a simply named game, and a simple game. It is one of many Super Mario - inspired games which borrows several … VIEW
L. Runner II
Views: 3,5951992SharewareSidescrolling
VJV Software
L. Runner II is, of course, a Lode Runner inspired platforming game. No story is given or necessary: Simply collect all … VIEW
Labrynth of Zeux
Views: 4,4311996Full versionSidescrolling
Software Visions
Before the popular Megazeux game creation system was released, there was Labrynth of Zeux. (Megazeux came bundled with … VIEW
