Most Played Platformer Games on Steam
Take a look at the top platformer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more platformer titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best platformer games.
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1. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2017 has received 415,946 reviews of which 403,641 were positive and 12,305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played platformer game, thanks to its 64,480 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
403,641
12,305
64,480
players
2. Cuphead
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Cuphead is a game developed and published by . Released on September 29th 2017 has received 186,835 reviews of which 179,894 were positive and 6,941 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,240 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among platformer games based on player count.
9.5
179,894
6,941
2,240
players
3. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends! Portal 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 18th 2011 has received 433,510 reviews of which 427,835 were positive and 5,675 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,578 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among platformer games based on player count.
9.8
427,835
5,675
1,578
players
4. Chained Together
From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there... Chained Together is a game developed and published by . Released on June 19th 2024 has received 53,138 reviews of which 48,180 were positive and 4,958 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,470 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played platformer games.
8.9
48,180
4,958
1,470
players
5. BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action. BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a game developed and published by . Released on February 14th 2024 has received 30,290 reviews of which 28,794 were positive and 1,496 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 869 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played platformer games.
9.3
28,794
1,496
869
players
6. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself. Ultimate Chicken Horse is a game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2016 has received 48,300 reviews of which 46,319 were positive and 1,981 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 432 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played platformer games.
9.4
46,319
1,981
432
players
7. Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory! Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy is a game developed and published by . Released on June 29th 2018 has received 18,034 reviews of which 16,702 were positive and 1,332 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 416 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played platformer games.
9.0
16,702
1,332
416
players
8. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a game developed and published by . Released on August 28th 2025 has received 2,226 reviews of which 1,773 were positive and 453 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 369 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played platformer games.
7.7
1,773
453
369
players
9. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a game developed and published by . Released on March 10th 2020 has received 136,690 reviews of which 131,989 were positive and 4,701 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 365 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played platformer games.
9.5
131,989
4,701
365
players
10. Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world! Sonic Adventure 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 19th 2012 has received 25,472 reviews of which 22,711 were positive and 2,761 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 328 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played platformer games.
8.7
22,711
2,761
328
players
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