<i>Sable</i> is a coming-of-age tale of discovery through exploration across a strikingly rendered open world desert.  Go on a deeply personal journey across an alien planet while learning its history and discovering Sable’s place in the world.

In the wake of catastrophe you must find the means to make your family whole again. Somerville is a Sci-Fi adventure grounded in the intimate repercussions of large scale conflict.

Take control of a semi-sapient program and escape deletion in this atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure. Set in the sprawling 3D world of the Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight platforming, environmental hacking and a unique branching narrative.

Descend into a limbo of decaying memories as Benedict Fox, a self-proclaimed detective bound to his demon companion. Use that bond to explore the minds of the recently deceased in search for clues as you uncover the mysteries of an old mansion where a couple was murdered and their child has gone missing.

Treat yourself to a dark intrigue full of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded crimes in a hand-crafted adventure brought to life through a fascinating Burton-esque art style.

BALAN WONDERWORLD is a wondrous action platformer game themed around the Balan Theatre. Led by the enigmatic maestro named Balan, the stars of the show Emma and Leo will use special abilities from a multitude of characterful costumes as they adventure in the bizarre and imaginary land of Wonderworld. Here memories and vistas from the real world mix with the things that people hold dear.
Twelve different tales await our stars in the Wonderworld, each with their own unique quirks. They will explore all corners of these labyrinthine stages, filled with a myriad of tricks and traps, to get to the heart of each story.

I Am Fish is a charming, physics-based adventure starring four intrepid fish friends, forcibly separated from their home in a pet shop fish tank. Swim, fly, roll and chomp your way to the open ocean in a bid for freedom and to re-unite once again.

Mandragora is a story-driven, side-scroller action RPG set in a universe of gorgeous paint strokes and inevitable tragedy. Slash, burn, and rage against the creatures beyond the town walls. Light your Witch Lantern, navigate through the dark plane of Entropy, and tear reality asunder.

Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark takes the tight action players enjoyed in “Gal Guardians: Demon Purge” and vastly increases the exploration and collection elements, shifting genres completely to a full Metroidvania for an all-new experience.

Servants of the Dark moves the setting from a single demonic castle to the entirety of the demon world. Players will control two demon maids as they explore the underworld: Kirika and her younger sister Masha. They each have different attacks and abilities, requiring players to switch between the two as they explore each area, upgrade their weapons, defeat demonic bosses, and revive their master, the Demon Lord Maxim.

Additionally, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark features online 2-player co-op, allowing two players anywhere in the world to control the two sisters simultaneously. The 2D action experts at INTI CREATES are hard at work ensuring every element of gameplay is on the cutting edge of 2D action and exploration.

Arise from the abyss of death to reclaim your rightful throne in a captivating action platformer. Assume the mantle of the 'Cursed King,' wielding the chains that once imprisoned you, now transformed into formidable weapons to vanquish your enemies and navigate the perilous terrain of your shattered kingdom. Discover hidden areas, solve puzzles, and uncover secret treasures to feed your power as you prepare for epic battles against gruelling, colossal bosses. Level up strategically to overcome all who stand in your way and take your seat as the rightful king once more!

Arise From The Dead & Claim Back Your Throne!
Assume the mantle of the ‘Cursed King’ as you embark on a relentless journey of vengeance to reclaim your stolen throne. Traverse perilous lands fraught with danger as you hunt for the scattered fragments of celestial arrows, combining them to purge your curse and unlock your true power.

Wield The Chains That Once Imprisoned You!
Embrace your newfound strength and command over the chains that once bound you deep within the crypts. Harness this mighty weapon to repel, slash, and eviscerate any who dare obstruct your path. Utilise your chains further for navigation, attaching to rings and propelling across chasms to reach new areas.

Discover Hidden Areas & Reclaim Your Kingdom’s Treasures
Explore every inch of your crumbling kingdom, uncovering hidden chambers and clandestine passages teeming with invaluable treasures. Acquire newfound abilities and enhancements as you delve deeper, fortifying yourself for the trials that await.

Collect Crystals & Items To Feed Your Power!
Uncover elusive ""power crystals"" and harness their essence to strategically enhance your abilities, gaining an edge on the looming challenges ahead.

Banish Colossal Demons From Your Lands!
Test your strategic finesse and precise timing in intense battles that demand skilful manoeuvring to overcome gruelling, gigantic bosses.

A Classic Is Revived! Beyond The Ice Palace Returns!
Witness the triumphant resurrection of a cult classic over 35 years in the making!

Just as the Rats of the South start to piece their lives together, following the great war between Rodent and Frog, an old and unspeakable evil stirs in the North; wings black as death; fangs sharp as steel; and a thirst for blood rivalled only by their insatiable hunger… for vengeance.

As Arlo, young heir to the Warden of the Wastes, journey through the vast, snow-ravaged lands of the North in an epic quest to overcome the Dark Wings once and for all. Hunt down giant beasts. Unite disparate clans. Upgrade your settlement. And discover a terrible secret of blood and crown…

The time for heroes is over. For the Kingdom needs a warrior; forged of the North and as cold as the snow that shrouds these lands. A rat… carved from iron.

And so, a new tail begins.

Explore a Vast, Wintry Kingdom
Fully narrated by RPG-legend, Doug Cockle, prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the northern realms of the Ratdom; an expansive, frost-bitten land on the brink of all-out war.

Hunt down Giant Beasts
Track down and defeat the legendary monsters of this realm, and be rewarded with rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment. But be warned, these colossal creatures won’t go down without a fight… and then some.

Master Brutal Combat
The lands of the North are a perilous place, so you’ll need to master the fast, challenging combat for any chance of survival. Evade attacks with a dodge roll, nail split-second parry bashes, and unleash an array of gruesome executions.

Customise your Attack
Craft your own extensive arsenal of upgradeable weaponry, ready to fight as you see fit; strike quick with a spear, afar with a bow, or go claw-to-claw with a heavy-hitting mace. Alternativity, gain a tactical advantage with a range of new, deadly traps…

Upgrade your Settlement
As Warden of the Wastes, defending your lands is only half the battle. Construct and upgrade your settlement with hard-earned gold to gain access to more powerful items from the Smithy, tastier meals at the Kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Morkull Ragast's Rage is a 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration.

You will control Morkull, the villain of the story, who knows that he is a character in a video game, the existence of a player who controls him (that is, you) and of some developers who have created him (that is, us).

Your objective? Help Morkull escape from the Ragast so he can rule and carry out his evil plans around the world.
Anyway, typical cliché villain....

Venture into a hidden world inside a computer – explore its secrets and save it from viruses! Boti is a dynamic combination of 3D platformer and action-adventure game. Play solo or with a friend in seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op.

Ancient Ants Adventure, a dynamic shooting game, you find yourself in the epicenter of a prehistoric conflict.

Here, ants are not just hardworking creatures - they have powerful magic, which they use to protect their colony from the dangers lurking in the sands. Scarabs, spiders and other insects seek to destroy the fragile world of ants, and only your magic and strategic thinking will help maintain the balance.

Your task is to become the leader of this great colony, rebuild your army and learn to use magic to protect your comrades in order to turn the tide of battle with terrible enemies.

When the Bitty Gang steals the town's livelihood and takes it underground, a lone, brave cowboy must come to the rescue. Cave Ranger is an 8-bit inspired, retro platform game. Rescue sheep, fight outlaws, and face down dangerous critters. With a whip and pistol at his disposal, the cave ranger must traverse old mines, water reservoirs, and even a saw mill! It is a lighthearted, laid back western, full of platformer fun.

Ninja 1987 is an action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, paying homage to the great ninja games of the past.

Take a nostalgic dive into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures the vintage sound. Ninja 1987 features 7 levels filled with enemies and traps. Our hero can wield shurikens and unleash powerful ninjitsu attacks.

Encounter challenging end-level bosses and in-game screens that unfold the story while remaining true to the totally arcade gameplay of the 80s.

OVERTOP is a game about an owlet that fell out of its nest and now must, at all costs, return to its nest at the top of the mountain. The game combines charming cartoon graphics with hardcore gameplay. In this platformer, you have only one goal — to climb to the top, overcoming cliffs and chasms. This is not an easy task, so be prepared to give it your all! The stakes rise with each jump, and any fall will push you away from your cherished goal. Don't forget the main rule of the feathered club: "The higher you climb, the more painful it is to fall!"

Embark on an exciting journey with Malu in Malu the Princess! After her crown is stolen, Malu sets off on a thrilling adventure to reclaim her royal treasure. Traverse through 40 challenging levels in this precision platformer, where sharp reflexes and skill are your best allies.

Each level brings new obstacles and adversaries to overcome as you inch closer to recovering the stolen crown. Can you help Malu conquer the challenges ahead and restore her rightful place as the true princess?

A cargo airplane crashed somewhere in the vast areas of the Amita mountain range. It was carrying a large shipment of beagles headed to the CutLab, a huge animal testing facility. The lab is upset about losing its precious testing material and is deploying a biohazard division determined to reclaim its "property". They operate under strict orders: seize usable specimens, dispose of the rest! We are sending our elite animal rescue squad to save as many dogs as possible before the lab's grunts confine them back to the life of endless misery.
Go!

Rescue: The Beagles is a challenging platformer/runner with unique parallax based gameplay. The game offers core gaming experience focused on score attacks and reaching high levels, paying homage to classic 8-bit era arcades. Play as Nicole or Edwin and rescue as many adorable doggies as possible. Overcome treacherous mountain terrain by parkouring, roping and parachuting in an intense, fast paced chase through colorful procedurally generated levels. Command owls and wield them as a weapon against a horde of biohazard dudes, vivisectors, lab executives and more. Upgrade your skills and consume wild goji berries to gain superpowers!

A decade has passed since the events of Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure. After successfully unraveling the mystery behind NASA’s disappearing generation ships, heroic pilots Colin and Chris have entered quiet lives of retirement. But the copious data they brought back from their remarkable journey has been fully studied, and shadowy government figures are keen on exploiting new discoveries to achieve potentially sinister ends. Can a third hero -- the brave government liaison Dustin -- convince the boys to put a stop to the renewed madness? If Twin Breaker was a brick breaker about space, Tri Breaker is a brick breaker on steroids, and this go-around, it’s all about time. Explore 40 brand new stages spread across four periods of galactic history, and obliterate the brick-breaking formula with new action-oriented gameplay quirks and formulas that you’ve never seen before in the genre. With boss fights, tons of story and dialogue, a retro-fueled soundtrack, and much more, Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey is inspired by the one of the most popular video game podcasts on Earth, Sacred Symbols, is written by long-time gaming personality Colin Moriarty, and is the sixth title from Lillymo Games.

Frozen Gauntlet is a unique platformer where you play as Zen, an adventurer armed with a magical gauntlet that can freeze enemies to clear a path back home. Face flying creatures, dodge spikes, and avoid deadly traps as you master your skills. The game features stunning hand-drawn 2D art with a distinctive style, spanning 20 levels across 3 diverse worlds. Each world is accompanied by a unique soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere. It's a fun yet challenging platformer that will test your reflexes and creativity.

Embark on an epic adventure with Marshmallow Marvin as he navigates a treacherous dungeon filled with deadly turrets, menacing spikes, and cunning traps. Guide Marvin to safety through skilful manoeuvring and quick thinking in this thrilling pixelated quest for freedom! Face increasingly challenging obstacles as you collect coins and hearts to aid Marvin on his journey. Will you help him escape and discover the true meaning of bravery in this delightful yet perilous world?

Nefiriya has just awakened from her 3,000-year slumber. Help her find a way out of the pyramid and begin a new life in the contemporary world! But beware—her destiny is in your hands. Collect gemstones along the way so she can live a wealthy and luxurious life.

Nefiriya and the Sands of Eternity is a 2D puzzle platformer where you must use Nefiriya's psychic powers to solve puzzles, such as levitating blocks or reactivating ancient mechanisms, while avoiding traps and dangers. Play through 25 levels to reach the pyramid's exit, but be careful—there are two different endings, and Nefiriya's future depends on how you play each level.



Dog Man: Mission Impawsible brings the beloved book series to life! Dive into this action-packed, humor-filled adventure. The key to the city has fallen into the hands of a supa bad guy, unlocking all the prison doors and releasing many evildoers. Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet! Switch between Dog Man and his Supa Buddies, each with their own special abilities and gadgets such as Rockets Boots, Retractable Claws and Dirt Proof Pants. Together you can overcome challenging obstacles and defeat powerful bosses.

Embody a violinist and awaken a gigantic, forsaken world in this highly poetic platformer! Using your violin and bow, move towards the core of the realm to understand your role in this universe and play the best Concerto!

Best Xbox Series X|S Platformer Games - Page 3

Sable

Somerville

Recompile

The Last Case of Benedict Fox

BALAN WONDERWORLD

I Am Fish

Mandragora

Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark

Beyond the Ice Palace 2

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Morkull Ragast's Rage

Boti: Byteland Overclocked

Ancient Ants Adventure

Cave Ranger

Ninja 1987

OVERTOP

Malu the Princess

Rescue: The Beagles

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey

Frozen Gauntlet

Marshmallow Marvin

Nefiriya and the Sands of Eternity

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible

Symphonia