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Best Platformer Games for Nintendo 3DS

Discover the best Platformer games specifically for Nintendo 3DS

36 games
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

intense nostalgic
Super Mario 3D Land
Gameplay
platforming exploration
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario 3D Land

fun energetic
SteamWorld Dig 2
Gameplay
exploration-heavy platforming
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Dig 2

relaxing atmospheric
Metroid: Samus Returns
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Metroid: Samus Returns

intense atmospheric
Rayman Origins
Gameplay
platforming exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Rayman Origins

funny energetic
Shovel Knight
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Shovel Knight

intense empowering
Cave Story+
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Cave Story+

atmospheric intense
Terraria
Gameplay
exploration-heavy crafting
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Terraria

exploration-heavy relaxing
VVVVVV
Gameplay
gravity-based puzzle-solving
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

VVVVVV

intense atmospheric
SteamWorld Heist
Gameplay
turn-based combat-focused
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Heist

intense fun
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Kirby: Planet Robobot

uplifting playful
Super Mario Maker
Gameplay
level-building creative
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Super Mario Maker

fun creative
Skylanders SWAP Force
Gameplay
platforming combat
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Skylanders SWAP Force

fun energetic
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Gameplay
platforming power-up collection
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

uplifting playful
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
Gameplay
platforming combat-focused
79
Metacritic Score: 79
Generally Favorable

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

fun energetic
OlliOlli
Gameplay
platforming trick-based
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

OlliOlli

intense energetic
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Gameplay
speed-based platforming
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

energetic nostalgic
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Gameplay
side-scrolling platforming
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

New Super Mario Bros. 2

fun energetic
Sonic Generations
Gameplay
platforming speed-based
77
Metacritic Score: 77
Generally Favorable

Sonic Generations

nostalgic fast-paced
Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo
Gameplay
run smash
77
Metacritic Score: 77
Generally Favorable

Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo

intense thrilling
SteamWorld Dig
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
76
Metacritic Score: 76
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Dig

relaxing atmospheric
Mutant Mudds
Gameplay
platforming exploration
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

Mutant Mudds

fun playful
Skylanders Giants
Gameplay
platforming combat-focused
74
Metacritic Score: 74
Mixed or Average

Skylanders Giants

fun playful
Disney Infinity
Gameplay
exploration combat
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

Disney Infinity

playful chaotic
HarmoKnight
Gameplay
rhythm-based platforming
73
Metacritic Score: 73
Mixed or Average

HarmoKnight

intense relaxing
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
Gameplay
combat-focused platforming
72
Metacritic Score: 72
Mixed or Average

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate

intense atmospheric
A Boy and His Blob
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
72
Metacritic Score: 72
Mixed or Average

A Boy and His Blob

playful whimsical
Naruto Powerful Shippuden
Gameplay
combat-focused platforming
71
Metacritic Score: 71
Mixed or Average

Naruto Powerful Shippuden

intense empowering
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
68
Metacritic Score: 68
Mixed or Average

Rayman 2: The Great Escape

playful uplifting
LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval's Journey
Gameplay
platforming combat
64
Metacritic Score: 64
Mixed or Average

LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval's Journey

playful uplifting
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
Gameplay
stealth combat
64
Metacritic Score: 64
Mixed or Average

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

intense dark
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2
Gameplay
platforming exploration
60
Metacritic Score: 60
Mixed or Average

PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2

funny energetic
Sonic Lost World
Gameplay
platforming speed-based
60
Metacritic Score: 60
Mixed or Average

Sonic Lost World

fast-paced energetic
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure
Gameplay
platformer exploration
60
Metacritic Score: 60
Mixed or Average

The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure

relaxing whimsical
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
Gameplay
platforming exploration-heavy
59
Metacritic Score: 59
Mixed or Average

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash

relaxing whimsical
Madagascar 3: The Video Game
Gameplay
platforming action
45
Metacritic Score: 45
Generally Unfavorable

Madagascar 3: The Video Game

fun lighthearted
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