25 Best Platformers on Switch (2D)

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[@AnotherediS]

It's such a breath of fresh air to find a youtuber who not only writes a script with correct grammar and punctuation, but also executes the narration flawlessly.

[@QuestMode]

Thank you for the kind words. I do put a lot of time into writing and recording each script, and it's nice to hear that the work pays off. Also, thanks for watching!

[@EE-oh7kg]

AnotherediS its cool, but then again you shouldnt expect youtubers of all people to have perfect grammar and punctuaction lol

[@BandsmenGAMES]

Agreed! Nice channel Quest Mode! We do our best to do the same on our channel!

[@Haggz]

The pure artistry happening in gaming these days is unreal. From triple A to indie. Seeing all these games back-to-back like this, you realize how good these indie developers have gotten. Good time to be a gamer. Great video!

[@Rustyhound-Cartoons]

I'm convinced that whoever was behind developing Hollow Knight, has master the power of Ultra Programming

[@BandsmenGAMES]

It's awesome to see isn't it? As a channel that focuses on indie games it's incredible to see the progress the game dev community has made in the recent past!

[@chilly6470]

More people need to play The Messenger. My favourite game on the switch!

[@sammack1890]

Devolver Digital needs more recognition

[@gregconway3942]

You died because you missed me.

[@pasadodeburger231]

And my favorite single player game

[@Damien_Paxton]

Could not agree more!

[@kranibal]

An amazing top 25 with smart remarks. You are a great narrator. Great job.

[@americantragedies]

It’s a testament to the deep bench on switch that I can think of at least ten more that could be on this list.

[@QuestMode]

Amen.

[@teddym2808]

What a great video.. and it really goes into the right amount of detail needed without being long winded, to justify each game's place here :) Cheers, will sub.

[@QuestMode]

Teddy M Thanks for the kind words, and for the sub!!! New video coming soon!

[@usaskjock]

Hollow Knight and Celeste are two of the best games ever that will stand the test of time.

[@ptato3010]

Play Celeste if you haven't, you will *not* regret it.

[@Bajso84]

I dont regret playing it, but I regret buying it. I dont think its very enjoyable.

[@ptato3010]

@@Bajso84 Why? I'm legitimately interested.

[@Bajso84]

@@ptato3010 I just dont find it very enjoyable. I prefer platformers more akin to Mario. Freedom and playfullness over pixel perfect 'puzzles'. Its well made though, just not my cup of tea. And my expectations were probably set too high due to the hype train.

[@ptato3010]

@@Bajso84 The hype train was a bit much. The puzzles are more apparent when you get into the strawberries and hearts. But I get it, games like these are definitely not for everyone, and I respect your opinion. Freedom and playfulness have their own joy and pixel-perfect games have their own, but both aren't for everyone.

[@jaimemagnum]

I got addicted to how challenging this game is. I took me 30 hours and over 9000 deaths to beat every single level.

[@SilentBudgie]

I would've added Ori and the Blind Forest as an honourable mention.

[@warrenwise9216]

Appreciate seeing a mention for Mark of the Ninja...I never see it on anyone's "Top anything" list

[@QuestMode]

For stealth fans, I think Mark of the Ninja might be the best 2D game you can buy, period.

[@averagegamerjoe8171]

Just found your channel. This list I totally agree with (although I'm an OG Mega Man fan I'd have included that collection over X, but I know I'm in the minority). You can tell you thoroughly enjoy each of these games. The cadence in your voice, the knowledge you have of this genre. Tip of the hat, you have a new sub!

[@QuestMode]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more content!

[@slackjaw10]

These are exactly the types of games I'm getting a Switch Lite for.

[@SyedNizamudeen]

Same here... I play AAA on Pc's and get these kind of addictive 2D platformers on switch lite.... :)

[@BandsmenGAMES]

Interesting! let me know how you like it! We focus a lot on indie games on our channel and that is a low budget device that runs a lot of indie games

[@Bajso84]

Yokus Island Express. My best purchase on the Switch. Cute, clever, playful, well crafted, enjoyable from cover to cover.

[@mohammadsalman8156]

Finally a KZbinr who really addresses amazing games! Liked and subscribed my man

[@jacobaustin8314]

Did you even play bloodstained: curse of the moon or mighty gunvolt burst? Inti creates has been on a roll lately.

[@perydwyn]

The reviewer puts games on list for storyline even though they have bad controls, so clearly doesn't even understand why people play platform games.

[@fbicking]

Surprised to not see Ori and the Blind Forest. Great video, added a couple to my list I had missed.

[@gusnunez1254]

Honorable Mentions: - Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon - The Mummy Demastered - Blaster Master Zero 1 & 2 - Megaman Legacy Collection 1 & 2 - Dust: An Elysian Tail - Ultra Street Fighter 2 - Azure Striker Gunvolt 1 & 2 - Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Katana Zero - BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle

[@Volrath2242]

God damn I love this system

[@igorlucena11]

We r in the era of indie games

[@thebayareacollector97]

I have many of the games on this list either for the Switch or other platforms, but there were some on this list that I want to get! Thank you for a great video! Like always this channel is my guide for cool Switch games!

[@QuestMode]

I'm glad there are at least a few you haven't played yet. Thanks for watching!

[@lucrativesoundsent.1274]

@@QuestMode No...thank YOU! 😁👍

[@fatpunenterprises]

Great list!! Splasher, limbo, mega man x legacy collection, new super mario bros u dx, shantae pirates curse, iconoclasts, yokus island express, super meat boy, monster boy cursed kingdom, owlboy, sonic mania plus, axiom verge, guacamelee 2, the messenger, dk tropical freeze, rouge legacy, rayman legends, gris, mark of the ninja, inside, dead cells, steamworld dig 2, hollow knight, shovel knight, celeste!!

[@dwightyawg7781]

Great list, I need at least 5 of these & want most the rest. I think I just found my favorite genre

[@LegendaryGlasses]

Thank you so much! Your videos are exactly what maaaaaaany people need

[@XBusterZero]

Just wanted to pop by and say AWESOME list. Also, Monster Boy and Owl Boy for some reason are in the "Super Meat Boy" chapter. May want to fix that lol.

[@Raoul1808.]

Before watching the video: yeah Celeste is probably in the top 10 After watching the video: FIRST????? Celeste is really one of the greatest platformers I've ever seen, with its story, soundtrack and level. If you don't have it, go play it *now*.

[@Hunter-uj4fo]

I have a Madeline discord profile picture, similar to the one you have LOL

[@margaretbillings85]

I would have gotten pretty angry if it wasn't in the top 5, and probably would've written a comment if it wasn't in the top 3 complaining it wasn't in the top 3. I don't know about you, but if I made a list of the best games in general on the switch then Celeste would certainly be somewhere around number 3, just behind games like Breath of the Wild, Hollow Knight, or Smash Ultimate. I mean, it was almost game of the year for a reason, right?

[@duffman18]

Celeste is such a perfectly designed game. It's so good. I think of it like a puzzle platformer. The puzzle being the route through each screen you've got to work out, and then actually executing it is another thing altogether. You die a lot but you restart from the same screen within milliseconds. It can be hard but it's a completely fair kind of hard. You always know its your fault when you die, and deaths aren't really significant as you just try again immediately. It's like Super Meat Boy but better, more fair and balanced, and a good story and theme if you like that sort of thing (though you can skip it too). I bought it for PC ages ago, and it was one of the first games I bought when I got a switch, to support the developer, but also just because having such a good game to play on the go is amazing. I love this game to bits.

[@GtstangLv]

I've been out of gaming for a while now but these are exactly the types of games I want to play to pull me back in.

[@da_gamers_loft0941]

Great list!!! And the best part, only 2 of these games are digital only, Splasher and Rogue Legacy, everything else is physical👌

[@lajeandom]

good to know! I want that Monster Boy game, looks exactly like my type of game! ^^

[@rohithalwai3438]

Great list, thanks for the video. I also played Dandara , nice music, hard platformer, and everything else you want from it. Great game.

[@JMT34237]

11:09 "the level of challenge while high felt just right" I'm glad the level of challenge was good for being stoned. ;-)

[@ericevan12]

Thanks for making this great video. I saw some very interesting games in here that I'm definitely going to try out.

[@alfazion]

Nice vídeo man. Well done.

[@fefraga2008]

Thanks for the hints, friend!

[@tomradburn2073]

Nice list. I'd also highly recommend Freedom Planet.

[@HighFiveGhost50]

Great list! A few I forgot about I need to checkout. Great job.

[@Janayla94]

Dandara and Furi should have made the top 5 games on this list dude! WTF??!! It is absolute criminal that you didn't include Dandara! Not only was the game highly innovative the lead protagonist is a Black woman from a different dimension and that's two bonuses about the game that's completely unheard of!

[@PabloAriznabarreta]

Decent list. I don't know if I agree with the overall order. Nonetheless, I approve.

[@TornadoCreator]

This video was brilliant and kudos for your top 3, they truly are some of the best games on any system... I personally would have put Sonic Mania Plus and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze both in the top 5 alongside those 3; but this list was all solid gold. I can see why you wanted to do a top 25.

[@jj9k]

Great list and could not agree more with Celeste on top. Best game i have ever played and superb soundtrack. Dead cells, inside, hollow night, and steam world dig2 all deserve high spots you have given them. Looking forward to monster boy sometime soon

[@CalaTec]

I have all these games on Steam but these: - Mega Man X Legacy Collection - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom - SteamWorld Dig 2 (I have the first one on Steam) - Shovel Knight Treasure Trove And I have Nintendo ones on emulator :D

[@johnd.sheldon2148]

It’s nice when you can both enjoy fireboy and watergirl on hudgames and have a cup of coffee in the morning.

[@35millitia40]

No child of light? That's a shame. The more I play it the more I like it, beautiful visual and audio design, with a bitter sweet story. A random guy does recommend.

[@nerdzone]

What platforming does Child of Light have? It is an RPG.

[@cargorunnerUK]

Great video, excellent reviews. You really made me want to play all those games and I am not even a big fan of platformers !

[@aquillanto7521]

Steamworld Dig 2 looks good. Shovel Knight is on my Steam wishlist - need to get that!

[@SyedNizamudeen]

I purchased Celeste and Control on Epic Games (PC) and started Control... I played Control for an hour and started celeste. It was Celeste all over... I couldnt play any other game after getting bit by that.. Such an incredible game and the great feeling you achieve when you progress to a cut scene. A must play game before one dies... :)

[@Simistarfish]

Download Gris as soon as I saw it... As an artist that instantly drew me in! Absolutely stunning 😍

[@kyle2482]

i feel like the multiboss fights from megaman x is worth mentioning

[@ziffy12]

Hollow Knight

[@HighFiveGhost50]

ziffy12 Favorite game ever. Can’t wait for Silksong.

[@kiddo_91]

It's something special, what a game

[@kylex3rdaltaccount762]

I really hope this dude dint fool others about the game because what he are 2 mistakes which is the "punishing combat" and "loss of geo forever" i am on saying hes a liar, im saying hes an idiot sorry...

[@vonaku]

I just beated the radiance after nightmare king grim and People are telling me that they are child play compared to the pantheon, so yeah it’s like getting punch in the face

[@vonaku]

@@kylex3rdaltaccount762 I agree like geo it’s useless in the second half of the game, but the combat it’s pretty hard or what do you mean ?

[@Geo2nice]

Awesome video!!

[@teddym2808]

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I feel giana sisters twisted dreams owltimate edition deserves a spot here... :) That said, of course there are many great games not here.. I think a top 50 is much easier for switch than a top 25!

[@fabriziodanilo9018]

I was expecting Okunoka to be on this list, it's a great hidden gem, but good choices nonetheless! Platformers are by far my favorite genre due to their focus on creativity and gameplay.

[@maxisenberg9093]

does monster boy get better as the game goes on? still early on (in pig form) but it's a lot slower paced than expected. Having just come off half genie hero i was interested in this since it used multiple forms in tandem with one another instead of just one at a time but shantae was much more fact paced so i'm finding it hard to enjoy monster boy

[@kahlil4583]

Hey man! Your videos (especially for the Switch) are some of the best on KZbin. You deserve way, way more views. Keep on making awesome vids and it'll happen. Thanks for clueing me in to some awesome Switch titles I didn't know existed. Subscribed! (Would love to see some full length game reviews in 2019!)

[@choosejesus1910]

Get Hollow Knight if you haven't played it yet. Trust me.

[@WizardOfWor]

I plan on getting myself a physical copy of it on Switch (it's up for pre-order at fangamer.com).

[@DekuDude]

Great Video, man!

[@eneshyseini4837]

Amazing video.I agree with everything but Megaman 11 ? Not on the list? I mean yes it's not a fountain of creativity but it still deserves a top 25 imo

[@QuestMode]

Good call! That's a game I admittedly did not consider, and it's definitely worth a mention. That said, it would be so hard for me to replace any game in this video. The toughest one for me to keep off the list (and would probably be #26 if this list was longer) was Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Such a good game, but too short for me to put above any game here. Anyhow, thanks for watching!

[@eneshyseini4837]

@@QuestMode amazing video... Your videos are always well researched and well put together. Thanks for the reply !

[@mezomoza7]

1. Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (10/10) 2. Hollow Knight (9.5/10) 3. Celeste (9/10)

[@xxadamd84xx64]

Although Dk is a great game it has nothing on Hollow knight

[@gabrielgoncalves2763]

DK sucks on value, a 60-dollar 2d platformer is ridiculous, just like Mario Deluxe. Indie platformers are far cheaper AND most of them have rpg elements and interesting loot to make it more interesting. Nintendo platformers are overpriced linear games that offer nothing but running and jumping.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Really solid list.

[@mydemon]

When I saw Splasher at number 25 I already knew I already owned every single game in this video.

[@Expendable1986]

We can now add Cuphead to this list. Plenty of games to go through.

[@BandsmenGAMES]

AGH that game is SO FRUSTRATING! so good though!

[@kylex3rdaltaccount762]

good design, mostly randomizer of attacks...

[@uberotaku8536]

I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't mention "Spelunker Party!", as that's one of my favorite platformer of all time. I do fully agree with Celeste being at the top though.

[@pacomoreno1315]

I've finished many games of this video and these would be my favourite 10: - Megaman Legacy X Collection (classics) - New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe (fun in coop mode) - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (much more difficult than it looks) - Dead Cells (fast violence!) - Sonic Mania Plus (even faster) - Celeste (good story, better gameplay) - Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (great fun) - Mark of the Ninja (stealth) - Hollow Knight (an unforgettable experience) I also recommend Yoshi's Crafted World, Unruly Heroes and Cuphead. The Switch is amazing to play them all :D

[@QuestMode]

I've been wondering about Unruly Heroes. Did you play through it solo or multiplayer?

[@BostonBugsy]

Goblin Sword is an Amazingly fun platformer! A ton of content and only $1.99!!!!! SO good!!

[@jeffrey5976]

Nice list. I've got 18 of these. Have you played Adventure Pals? That's one of my personal favourite platformers on Switch.

[@hussainmahmoud7881]

Thanks, i just purchased 5 games from your list.

[@vadimyakus]

Dead Cells rocks! Recommend it to everyone.

[@nedkitchin9410]

i DESPISE dead cells. its terrible.

[@theeRetroRhino]

Great content! Really enjoyed the video!

[@tomshephard6949]

11:09 "and the level of challenge, while high, felt just right."... Wot u smokin' bro?

[@jaimemagnum]

That's exactly what I though lol

[@paulolameiras861]

Played many of those gems on PS4. Great list.

[@aaronatkinson3050]

I'm kinda sad you didn't add ori and the blind forest to the list

[@dwightyawg7781]

What are some other games similar to Owlboy in the sense that you recruit friends with weapons along the way rather than unlocking new attacks?

[@QuestMode]

I'm not sure to be honest. That's a pretty unique feature.

[@LuisGustavoSodre13]

love it! subscribed

[@igorlucena11]

I must say that i hate so much Hollow Knight for being so difficult (i have left it aside midway of my playthrought). But at the same Time i have never seen a metroidvania game with such genuine atmospheare (its melacholy and sadness, creativity sucks u in), variaty of enemies, power-ups... the whole thing is just a masterpiece. If it wasnt for the lack of saves and the constant need of backtracking, it would be a 10/10

[@QuestMode]

I'm right there with you. Hollow Knight was punishing, almost to a fault. Getting back to the bosses after losing was my least favorite part. But it is so beautiful!

[@blankcityaudio]

This was a very thorough list. Great work.

[@kylex3rdaltaccount762]

nice but hollow knight's description is bad, its just 2 things are false there, if you want to understand better on it, go watch ign on it because his words may convince people to not even review or try the game...

[@riceyboi5215]

As soon as you said that iconoclast’s story was confusing I knew it was for me

[@Ducky2317]

I am surprised that the Blaster Master Zero didn't make the list nor Mighty Gunvolt Burst while the Mega Man collections did. Those are great games.

[@Supercancel]

Thumbs up for an American KZbin gamer who actually uses “addictive” instead of “addicting”.

[@prestonowens4594]

I wish we got another installment in the Rayman Origins/Legends series, or at least a game with a similar aesthetic, but with more focus on combat and fluid platforming, and perhaps a more involved, yet lighthearted, story along the lines of Paper Mario. The art in those Rayman games just made them such a blast to play and inhabit, its kinda disappointing since it seems like Ubisoft didn’t really run with the potential of the UbiArt Engine they created for those games; at least to my knowledge. Anyway, thanks for this list. I’ll have to refer to it when I get a switch in the future.

[@SqiSqaSquier]

600 Views? Is this a joke? Top quality content right here! I subscribed :)

[@QuestMode]

Aparik Thank you!

[@calebp6114]

Good list! I am currently trying to beat all the Celeste golden strawberries!

[@QuestMode]

Good luck! That is a very tall order. I was happy just collecting the regular strawberries.

[@christofferhenriksson7195]

You just earned yourself a new subscriber, sir.

[@Servbot31]

There's so many good platformers on this system ! I have some of them but each time I'm about to buy another one it's hard to decide wich one to take, lol

[@slop101]

A lot of these are already on other consoles. You should've just run down the best 25 plaformers that are Switch *exclusives*.

[@jrmann331]

Steamworld Dig 2 is my favorite on the list. Did you miss Bloodstained Curse of the Moon or was that on your list (and I missed it)?

[@QuestMode]

jrmann331 believe it or not, Bloodstained was my #26 game. I felt it was just a little short, and the Castlevania theme isn’t my favorite. Still a good game though.

[@grasonwhite4873]

You are the most underrated content creator on KZbin.

[@QuestMode]

Grason White Thank you so much for saying so!

[@TreyHancock1986]

Agreed.

[@random_gamer_guy82]

Is the megaman X collection physical copy or is it only non existent download non untouchable game?

[@jan-eriksandli6221]

Im also into 2/2.5 games, but between my Wii-u 3ds and vita, this is just old games repacked. Most of them anyway.

[@nintruendo6411]

I didn’t know Tucker Carlson was so into 2D platformers.

[@QuestMode]

T. Cizzle Ouch!!!

[@nintruendo6411]

@@QuestMode Your voice reminded me of him. Whatever your politics, he's a veteran broadcaster. It's a compliment to your polish and production value.

[@mathieumalo2824]

Why aren’t curse of the moon, oniken and blazing chrome on the list

[@LL-yi3ht]

Thx for share。such nice video～

[@wookash_x9175]

This video is actually verry helpfull.

[@QuestMode]

Wookash _ I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@kylex3rdaltaccount762]

@@QuestMode i wish you realized your mistakes on defining hollow knight

[@rafaelss5637]

and yoshy craft world??? ori??? cuphead???

[@nerdzone]

He might just not have played them. Also, Cuphead barely has any platforming let alone good one. That makes me think why we have Owlboy and Hollow Knight in the list either.

[@Crazyoldman84]

As a vita owner I'm running out of 2d platform games I fear I may have to get the switch lite but will I miss the trophies that give so many games more life span?

[@gravesplendour3481]

I haven't missed them (moved from Vita to Switch in 2019). If anything, freedom from chasing platinums has allowed me to experience more games and on my own terms. Besides, a lot of these games still have in-game achievements.

[@Crazyoldman84]

@@gravesplendour3481 Yeah I was thinking it maybe a good thing to not have trophies.

[@hoodswords]

Thought splasher looked like a cool game, Bought it Played it Loved it Did not regret it 10/10 would recommend it.

[@Guiltyconscience83]

Iconoclasts is great I just finished it a month ago after finding it randomly.

[@peculiarfellow]

Celeste is such a good hidden gem in the e shop

[@jl45000019]

le hidden gem

[@peculiarfellow]

@@jl45000019 ar slash tomorrow

[@jaxxh6529]

Is there also a metroid style list?

[@rickieleighmusic8420]

It's a shame UNEPIC is left off all these lists, that games real hidden gem

[@QuestMode]

Rickie leigh Music thanks for the tip. I will definitely check that out!

[@BrunoFonsecaPT]

I agree... it’s a great game

[@cyberfennek]

Wonderboy the dragons trap is the best of them all

[@sonofanubis30]

you reeeeeally have to add blaster zero 1/2 to your list....

[@easygamedevelopmenttools5641]

Best game ever: "Freedom! Do or Die" on the PC. I wish there was a Switch port.