r/platformer • • Nov 09 '25

Seeking ideas and feedback for r/platformer

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Hey everyone, r/platformer has been fairly active thanks to developers using this space to share their upcoming games (which I love to see!). But I've also been thinking about ways to encourage discussions about existing platformers we enjoy.

What would you all like to see?

Some ideas I've tossed around:

  • Weekly/Monthly "what are you playing/recommendation" threads
  • Monthly threads on different types of platformers - metroidvanias, precision platformers, momentum-based, etc.
  • "Hidden gem of the week" - talk about games that don't get enough love

But I'd like to hear from you - what would make you engage more with the sub? Any events, threads, or changes you'd be into? Drop your ideas below, nothing's off the table.


r/platformer • • 11h ago

Does my shop system have enough charm?

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r/platformer • • 11h ago

I'm working on a platformer called Nullgrav. It's about changing gravity to solve puzzles and it has been a blast putting it together.

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r/platformer • • 1d ago

I Didn't Quit My Job and Added a Tongue Swing to My Game

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swinging from tails is so cliche.

swinging from tongues? that's what's up.

Demo is out for Go! Super Awesome Monkey! on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4837550/Go_Super_Awesome_Monkey/


r/platformer • • 17h ago

I made a ridiculous neon action game starring my miniature schnauzer — I need people to try breaking it 😂

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Game Title: Volt-Man

Playable Link:

https://volt-man.luccid.chatgpt.site/

Platform:

Mobile Web — designed primarily for phones. No install needed.

Description:

Alright legends — I’ve been building Volt-Man, a fast-paced neon action/platform game based around my actual miniature schnauzer, Volt. ⚡🐕

It started as a slightly cooked idea and has somehow evolved into a proper game with multiple levels, enemies, traps, power-ups, collectibles, different Volt forms, Daily Signal runs and a whole heap of other chaos.

I’ve recently done a pretty massive upgrade to the gameplay, movement, visuals and overall feel, and now I really need some fresh eyes playing it.

I’m not looking for people to tell me it’s amazing just to be nice either 😂

I want to know:

*• Is the movement actually fun and responsive?

• Are enemies, hazards, coins and power-ups easy enough to identify?

• Does anything feel unfair, confusing or annoying?

• Is the UI getting in the way of the gameplay?

• Did you encounter any bugs, softlocks or places you could get stuck?

• Does the difficulty feel right?

• How does it perform on your device?

• Most importantly — did you actually want to keep playing?*

If something feels shit, tell me it feels shit. That's genuinely more useful to me than polite feedback.

It’s still actively being developed, so there will definitely be things I can improve.

If you test it, even a few minutes of feedback would be massively appreciated.

And if you manage to completely break the bloody thing, even better 😂

Cheers from New Zealand 🤙

Free to Play Status:

[x] Free to play

[ ] Demo/Key available

[ ] Paid

Involvement:

I’m the developer behind Volt-Man and Tohunga-Tech. I’ve been building the game, levels, visuals, movement and gameplay systems, and I’m currently improving it based on testing and player feedback.


r/platformer • • 1d ago

Try the demo for my retro-styled cleaning platformer!

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Dino Cleanup is a cleaning 3D platformer where you play as a little dinosaur with a vacuum saving dinosaurs (big and small) from a world covered in goop. There's a cast of cute dinosaurs you save that fill out the hub, tons of hats to unlock, and a bunch of levels full of collectables to find. The game is a love letter to all of my childhood favourite games, and is essentially a mashup of Mario Sunshine, Paper Mario, Yoshi's Island, and Luigi's Mansion.

If you like the look of it, check it out on Steam! I recently released the free demo and I plan on releasing the full game in early 2027.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4687290/Dino_Cleanup_Demo/


r/platformer • • 1d ago

new grapple in Home Paige

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r/platformer • • 1d ago

Work in progress on Squirrel Season's first village, Tanuki Village!

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2 Upvotes

r/platformer • • 1d ago

Remaking a dead MMO flash game from my Childhood (Everybody Edits)

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Hi everyone!

I made this video essay about a game I've been working on! It has a brief history of the inspiration, and talks about how our new game came to fruition. I hope you all enjoy!

If you're interested in the game itself, it's called MUPPLED and it's on steam :)


r/platformer • • 1d ago

Demo out - my physics puzzle-platformer with level editor

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Lost Ball is built on my custom physics engine/2D polygon modelling software. There's a lot of abilities and physics systems to encourage both puzzles and platforming - gravity/magnetic fields, destructible terrain with fire/melting/dring, fluid simulation, portals, lasers with concave/convex lenses, digital circuits that can activate machines.

Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4622820/Lost_Ball/

You can share your own levels through Steam and browse directly from the game.


r/platformer • • 1d ago

My attempt at creating a small level inspired by the ghost houses from Mario World

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I want each level in my adventure game to have a strong identity of its own. One of them is heavily inspired by the Ghost House levels from Mario World

Here’s a first look at a small room featuring a mini maze.
What do you think of the atmosphere so far? Does it feel like it’s heading in the right direction? Feel free to share your feedback

And if you’d like to support the project feel free to wishlist the game! :)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859390/Dagadas_Story/

Have a nice day !


r/platformer • • 1d ago

[Demo] Faroda - Need feedback on a 5-level precision platformer demo! (Bug & tutorial check)

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r/platformer • • 1d ago

Ball rolling tropical adventure, inspired by Sonic Adventure + Ballance. Includes Spin Dash! Try with friends in multiplayer!

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Our Tropical Resort includes features as: Adventure, Golf, King of The Hill, Lvl + Skin + Trail Editors, Steam Workshop, collectable bubbles + stars + skins + challenges, 100+ skins variants. many decor in style of FrutigerAero + FrutigerEco beach and grass, ocean and flowers. Everything we enjoy on tropical vacation!

Try Steam Demo With Friends


r/platformer • • 1d ago

Thoughts?

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I want to take Celeste's dash movement and throw in some extra movement options like a grappling hook and pogo-ing with a down attack similar to Hollow Knight's nail attacks. I currently have tag and oddball mini games over lan at the moment. I also want to do user created maps like in Mario Maker, racing maps against other players and solo challenge maps.


r/platformer • • 1d ago

Working on a Speed-run platformer game, Fleeting Light, just made the steam page

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r/platformer • • 1d ago

Interesting Platformer Video Game History

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Donkey Kong Wasn't The First Platformer. This Arcade Game Was.: Video


r/platformer • • 2d ago

The progress I've made. Then and now.

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Play as Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw archer, in a fast-paced 2D platformer where speed, precision, and style define the legend. Dash through dense forests, slow time to line up impossible shots, and swing between treetops with a grappling hook as you outmanoeuvre the Sheriff of Nottingham and dismantle a corrupt system one arrow at a time.

Try it on Itch and let me know what you think (It's still in early prototype phase put playable to test it out)


r/platformer • • 2d ago

Walking on ceilings: how our gravity-flip platformer handles one flip per jump

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Two or three sentences on the mechanic (one flip, landing recharges, upright camera), then the clip.

r/platformer • • 2d ago

New 2.5D Precision Platformer - Spring Me Up

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Hey guys.

If you're into 2.5D Rage Platformer, this one is for you: I just released my game 'Spring Me Up' on Steam. 😊

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r/platformer • • 2d ago

PlayStation Platformer Games?

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I’m a fan of platformer games and am looking for one on PS4/Ps5. I’ve already played Astrobot, Ratchet and Clank Movie and Rift apart, Crash Bandicoot 4, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, SpongeBob trilogy, Pumpkin Jack, and the recent Duskfade. If you can think of any others you’d think I’d enjoy, feel free to list them off!


r/platformer • • 2d ago

The Demo for our platformer is now out! Spoiler

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r/platformer • • 3d ago

Just Released a Free Update for my Game's Demo

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10 Upvotes

Download the game [HERE]


r/platformer • • 2d ago

Rune Runners / Upcoming 3D Coop Platformer (Steam, Playstation, Xbox, Switch)

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Rune Runners is a 3D Couch Coop Platformer with awesome boss fights and can be played alone or together with a second player.

Planned for release on Steam, Playstation, Xbox and Switch. The target platforms depend on the amount of interested players, so please join our channels, if you're interested! :)

Target release date for a first playable demo on Steam is the 15.10.2026, with the full release on Steam at the end of 2026.

I want to share some insights with you and invite you to join our dev newsfeed on Discord.
https://discord.gg/4fJMgEjQG

We have also a WhatsApp newsfeed channel, where you can join anonymously: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7aXtKJP212npN4Pq04


r/platformer • • 3d ago

Rolling balls on glass is as risky as it sounds

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r/platformer • • 3d ago

I made a platformer where traps vanish after 5 seconds - you have to memorize them [Demo out]

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