While all eyes have deservingly been on Astro Bot and its spectacular platforming thrills in 2024, it’s easy to forget that a lot of lesser-known platformers have been quietly killing it this year.

Platformers are essential to video games, considering how Super Mario Bros. saved the industry. Over time, gaming has spawned many genres, but platforming remains a special one because of its history.

Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...