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1. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends. Brawlhalla is a multiplayer, fighting and 2d fighter game. Released on October 17th 2017 has received 386,456 reviews of which 314,809 were positive and 71,647 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2d platformer game, thanks to its 16,107 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
314,809
71,647
16,107
players
2. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,187 reviews of which 8,882 were positive and 5,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 8,839 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d platformer games based on player count.
6.2
8,882
5,305
8,839
players
3. Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music. Idle Slayer is a casual, idler and clicker game. Released on December 21st 2020 has received 8,767 reviews of which 7,488 were positive and 1,279 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 910 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 2d platformer games based on player count.
8.3
7,488
1,279
910
players
4. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers! DDNet is a online co-op, multiplayer and 2d platformer game. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 37,450 reviews of which 33,440 were positive and 4,010 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 901 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
8.8
33,440
4,010
901
players
5. The Spike Cross
"The thrill of spiking in volleyball. Why don't you try it out?" Developed by an indie developer who loves volleyball! The sports game made after numerous trial and error to contain the appeal of volleyball! The Spike Cross is a sports, volleyball and singleplayer game. Released on September 19th 2025 has received 2,410 reviews of which 2,063 were positive and 347 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 456 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
8.2
2,063
347
456
players
6. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere! Metal Slug: Awakening is a shoot 'em up, 2d platformer and arcade game. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,560 reviews of which 2,411 were positive and 1,149 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 217 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.6
2,411
1,149
217
players
7. GraalOnline Era
Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 685 reviews of which 457 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 137 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.4
457
228
137
players
8. Flash Party
Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves! Flash Party is a fighting, 2d platformer and 2d fighter game. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 2,052 reviews of which 1,395 were positive and 657 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.6
1,395
657
64
players
9. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is a pixel graphics, 2d platformer and indie game. Released on February 06th 2024 has received 22,663 reviews of which 22,404 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.7
22,404
259
46
players
10. I Wanna Maker
I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, take on challenge modes, and more! I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer, level editor and 2d platformer game. Released on November 09th 2023 has received 4,834 reviews of which 4,592 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.2
4,592
242
46
players
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