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.
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
Jason Jupiter, Star Cadet
Views: 4,1121989FreewareSidescrolling
Neil A. Drage
Jason Jupiter, Star Cadet is a platforming game utilizing text-mode (ASCII) characters for its "graphics". That means … VIEW
Jasper's Journeys
Views: 5,7311997SharewareSidescrolling
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: 15,3741992SharewareSidescrolling
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: 10,2581994FreewareSidescrolling
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: 7,5571995FreewareSidescrolling
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: 11,4761993FreewareSidescrolling
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: 7,3331993FreewareSidescrolling
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: 11,1191992Full 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: 4,8661993FreewareSidescrolling
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
