The platformer genre was initially created by the likes of Mario, Sonic, Metroid, and Mega Man. This sub genre is for the latter two games with platformer adventures that include combat along the way. You will shoot or slash your way through enemies within the familiar style of platformer levels. These games emphasize combat during the running and jumping.
Highest scored apps in the category
A crazy and awesome run-and-gun game.
Your sock brother has gone missing and it's your job to find out where he is and rescue him. Run and gun your way through baddies, jump and collect buttons for better weapons and upgrades, and take down the boss before yo're both able to go back home. It's just another day for sock-kind.
Retro platforming goodness.
An 8-bit retro inspired action platformer with Mega Man inspiration. Help Andy stop the evil Dr. Teklov, before he can complete his secret weapon.
Apps with average score
"Dead by Death is probably the best Castlevania-style action platformer that I've played in quite some time." - by TouchArcade
'Dead by Death' is a Metroidvania style action platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat demons till you die or...
Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!
Story
Darkness and chaos are once again creeping into...
Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements.
An army of monsters led by an evil wizard have invaded your hometown. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself.
Reviews:
“It's such a crazy value and...
Shadow Bug is back as slick as ever. Shadow Bug Rush offers endless levels of slicing monsters to pieces! The game’s familiar one-finger-controls take platformer gaming to a new level.
Upgrade the game’s worlds by unlocking new monsters and traps. Climb the leaderboards. Collect loot, power ups and characters as you...
A roguelike action platformer.
Every level is new each time you play as you try to find items to accent the abilities of your character. There are some roguelike dungeon crawler elements as you decide between finding everything, and rushing to the exit to get to the next level.
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Over 5 million downloads!
#1 downloaded adventure game in over 40 countries!
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“A very nice beat ‘em up platformer” –Touch Arcade
“Cool action platformer with cute and bright presentation” –TouchGen
“Hand this game to your kid brother, your mom...
Do you like dark medieval adventures, with gloomy castles and foggy forests?
Do you like puzzles & platformers?
Do you like retro gaming style?
Then this is your game!!
To The Castle takes all the vibrant mood of those good and old platform arcades and refreshes it in a complete...
A Run'n'Guns journey in a visually stunning world infested by horrible creatures.
Sapiens the Ape is a MetroidVania action game with awesome controls, stunning visuals, and innovative gameplay. If you love platform games, with worlds infested by horrible creatures, memorable backgrounds, powerful music and giant end monsters… Sapiens the ape is...
Play a piece of gaming history with the original Mega Man, the action-packed classic platformer!
In the year 200X, six robots created by master roboticist Dr. Light are tampered with by the evil genius Dr. Wily, and go on a destructive rampage!
Only one robot remains who can put a stop...
