On the pragmatic side, 2D platformers are relatively easy to develop. A great deal of the indie game community is made up of individual creators or very small teams.

During the past few years, the basic “hop and bop” formula of 2D platform games — games that have two-dimensional graphics and feature protagonists side scrolling across the screen — from the 1980s ...

2D platformers aren't as big in the gaming industry as other big AAA 3D titles. Let's take a look at some platformers that are coming later this year.

2D platformers have a long and varied history in the world of gaming. Ever since Mario first stomped on Goombas, 2D platformers have taken gamers on many different exciting adventures.

High-Order Fun has a helpful guide to programming 2D platformers that walks through how to calculate basic movement, slopes, ladders, stairs, one-way platforms, moving platforms, jumping, and ...

The best 2D platformers: from Sonic Mania to Celeste, here's what to play. It’s not just Mario: there’s a surprising variety of titles out there. Evergate. Vicky Jessop. 23 February 2024.