One of the most entertaining and played categories of games on the Play Store is platform titles. If you don't know what they are, they are about games in which one character - or several, it could be - progressively travel through levels or worlds, avoiding obstacles and / or eliminating and fighting enemies. Some well-known examples include Mario Bros titles on different consoles, both desktop and portable.
In this article, we've compiled the 5 best platform games currently available on the Google Play Store for Android smartphones. All the games listed in this compilation are free, and it's worth noting that they are also among the most played, downloaded, and fun games on the store.
Below you'll find a list of the 5 best platform games for Android mobile devices. As always, it's worth noting that all the games in this compilation are free. Therefore, you won't have to spend any money to get one or all of them. However, one or more may have an in-game microtransaction system, which would allow access to more content, as well as the acquisition of items, prizes, and rewards. Again, no payment is necessary. Now, let's get started.
Lep's World
What better way to start this list than with a game that strongly reminds us of Nintendo's popular Mario? And with that rhetorical question out of the way, it must be said that Lep's World is one of the most played platformers on the Android Play Store , and for good reason. It's a very well-made game with a rather interesting theme, supported by lively cartoonish graphics and numerous worlds that ensure boredom is never an issue.
Help Lep find and collect as many gold coins as possible in each level, but don't let the peculiar enemies and creatures that appear ruin his goal. There are over 160 levels to discover , and while the initial ones are extremely easy, things gradually get more challenging. Blurgg, Long John, Super Sam, and Colleen are just a few of the eight playable characters, each playing roles such as pirates, robots, zombies, and more. There are also several achievements to complete in Lep's World that will keep you focused on completing the six worlds and numerous levels in the best way possible.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic
SEGA shows its consideration for players of old and legendary titles, such as Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic, a game of yesteryear that is now perfectly adapted for Android smartphones. and is that this platform title can be played at 60 FPS (frames per second) and without a distorted image. It is a true gem for lovers of Sonic games, without a doubt.
In this game, the famous super-speedy hedgehog must overcome numerous worlds and levels, facing obstacles that will try to thwart his quest, and collecting hundreds of coins to become the very best. Of course, speed is key, as you must use it to advance through the levels and confront Eggman , the well-known villain and antagonist from the Sony universe, who this time is trying to find the seven Chaos Emeralds to build and complete a malevolent and ultimate weapon that threatens everyone.
There are also different game modes , such as a time trial mode where you race against the clock to reach the required objective. There's also an online mode and a boss battle mode where you face challenging enemies. Mecha Sonic also makes an appearance, becoming another formidable rival to the original Sonic. Likewise, you also have Tails and Knuckles, two of Sonic's friends who will aid him on his journey and fight against evil. You'll also gain amazing abilities if you collect all the Chao Emeralds in the game.
Dan The Man - Fighting and Punching
Another great platform game for Android is Dan The Man – Fighting and Punching. In fact, we mentioned it in our recent roundup post about the best offline games for Android smartphones , as it's another great game to play when you're in areas without mobile data or Wi-Fi coverage.
In this title, punches and fights are plentiful , something we can easily deduce from the name itself. It's a game that can be played solo or with a friend, thanks to its multiplayer option. And if you don't have any friends, you can match up with anyone in the quick match option. Fight against armies of soldiers, robots, and epic bosses in an epic adventure filled with obstacles that will try to prevent you from reaching your ultimate goal: battling the greatest of them all.
Not only can you use your fists to deliver beatings, but you can also use weapons and different combat techniques that make Dan The Man – Fights and Punches a very entertaining and engaging game. It also boasts well-crafted graphics and animations that make it a visually appealing platformer , with a subtle retro feel. And if you add to that the soundtrack, which draws you into the story, you have a game that makes killing boredom a breeze.
On the other hand, it is one of the most downloaded action and arcade games on the store, with more than 10 million downloads, a 4.6-star rating and more than 1 positive comments and opinions.
Sword Of Xolan
If you like games with Pixel Art graphics, you may love this one, because it has somewhat retro graphics that take you back to a time when the desktop games of the first consoles on the market were with this theme given the image bits from that time.
To get a feel for the game's story and protagonist, it's worth noting that Xolan is a young man with strong principles and ideals that inspire him to fight for justice and good deeds. We must help this endearing character throughout the game's numerous worlds and levels so that peace and normalcy can be restored to his world, as evil currently reigns. Of course, there are many worlds and levels to conquer to achieve this goal.
There are a lot of enemies and complications that will try to make Xolan lose, and the enemies are really difficult, being also the hardest to defeat at the end of the worlds. The character can make use of extraordinary abilities and must also complete certain achievements to prove that he is the best vigilante of all.
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This game is somewhat different from any platform game already known, as it presents a more original dynamic. However, it does not stop being a title that perfectly adheres to this genre, which is why we include it in this compilation post.
Badland is one of the best games in its genre , having won numerous awards as one of the most interesting indie titles. In fact, between 2012 and 2013, it won awards such as the PAX Award, the SCEE Award from Game Connection Europe, and the Nordic Indie Sensation Award at the Nordic Game Awards.
The settings in this game are truly captivating, with the jungle, the forest and a host of impressive creatures being the factors that contribute to a graphical experience like no other. Here you have to go flying and not walking, running or jumping as in the vast majority of platform games in the store.
Something very strange is happening in the Badland Forest, and you must discover what it is , but not without avoiding all the traps, complications, and obstacles you'll encounter on your journey through this mysterious world. You can play it in single-player mode, but there's also a multiplayer mode where you can team up with up to three friends and enjoy the game even more. There are over 100 different levels to keep you entertained. You also have a level editor so you can play your own levels whenever you want and, if you wish, share them.
This game has a very respectable popularity in the Google Play Store, with more than 10 million accumulated downloads since its launch about 10 years ago, a 4.5 star rating and more than 1 million positive comments. It is a platform game worth trying.
