List of platformers

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This article gives a list of platformers . There are both 2D and 3D variants of such games, with the latter becoming more prevalent from the 32/64-bit era and up to the present.

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2D

Platform or sidescrolling game series that originated in 2D.

2.5D

A mix of 2D gameplay/3D style gameplay. See 2.5D.

3D

Platform game series that were born in 3D.

2D to 3D

Game series that were initial 2D and evolved into 3D at some point in their sequels.

Others

See also

References

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