9 Best Platform Adventure Games 2021

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Are you looking for the best platform adventure games of 2021 that can be enjoyed for hours without getting bored?

Before moving on, bookmark this page, try all the mentioned games one by one!

Why?

It’s because all these games are fun to play and I’m sure you do not want to miss the thrill that these games have to offer. 

So, let’s start with the list of Best 9 Platform Adventure Games of 2021

Toby the Secret mine:

Available on:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Linux
  • OS X
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Xbox One
  • Wii U
  • PlayStation 4
  • Nintendo Switch

Release date: 

  • Microsoft Windows, Linux: October 20, 2015
  • Android, iOS:  April 14, 2016
  • Xbox One:    January 20, 2017
  • PlayStation 4: July 6, 2017
  • Nintendo Switch: July 24, 2018

Toby: The Secret Mine is a single-player action-adventure platformer game that is much similar to LIMBO. When you start the game you control the character name Toby with black silhouette graphics. 

Your little demon brother gets kidnaped by a much larger red-eye demon creature and it’s all about the background of the story. You will be inspired to play all 27 levels to save your younger brother. 

The gameplay is very similar to Limbo but its atmosphere is much less dark with more colors in the world. The player controls Toby throughout the game, guiding him through multiple levels such as forests, caves, a mine, blizzard, etc

Never Alone:

Available on:

  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • PlayStation 3
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One
  • iOS
  • Android

Release Date:

  • Microsoft Windows: November 18, 2014
  • PlayStation 4:           November 18, 2014
  • Xbox One:              November 19, 2014
  • PlayStation 3:          December 22, 2015
  • Linux:                      December 23, 2015
  • iOS:                       June 2, 2016

Never alone is both single-multiplayer puzzle adventure platformer game which is also known as  Kisima Inŋitchuŋa (“I am not alone”). Never Alone, the platform game is based on the first story recorded by master storyteller Robert Nasrukh Cleveland in his collection Stories of the Black River People.

In this game, you take on the role of Nuna, an Alaskan native from the Inupiat people who finds herself caught up in a never-ending Blizzard.  You have to flee a cruel invader, save your village and try to discover the source of a devastating storm with your fox friend. 

You should play this game if you love puzzles that traverse dangerous platforming sections and smooth gameplay with amazing graphics. This game can be played solo or via co-op option with two players. 

LIMBO:

Available on:

  • PlayStation 3
  • Microsoft Windows
  • OS X
  • Linux
  • Xbox One
  • PlayStation 4
  • Nintendo Switch
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Xbox 360

Release Date: July 2010

Limbo is a single-player platform runner game entirely based on the interplay between darkness and light. In this game, you will find dark, grayscale graphics and with minimal ambient sounds creating a terrifying, haunting atmosphere.

The gameplay of Limbo contains jumping, grabbing, and pushing stuff. The most challenging part of this game is to win the game with 5 or fewer deaths. You must try this puzzle adventure platform game if you dare to complete this game with 5 or fewer deaths. 

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy:

Available on:

  • PlayStation 4
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Xbox One

Release Date

PlayStation 4:June 30, 2017

PC, Switch, Xbox One: June 29, 2018

Crash bandicoot n. Sane Trilogy is a single-player platform adventure game that received positive reviews from critics and sold over 10 million copies as of February 2019. In this game you do jumping, sliding in 3d but pretty constrained environment. 

This is one of the coolest games you’ll play this year. So far it has everything from the futuristics cityscapes to temple ruins glowing with beauty. I did not expect that and Vicarious Vision cleverly made gameplay as well as visual updates so attractive. The Trilogy sounds better than ever – thanks to the HD update for the soundtrack.

This Platform adventure game delivers an amazing gameplay experience that you can’t miss to play in 2021.

Celeste:

Available on:

  • Linux
  • macOS
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One

Release Date: January 25, 2018

Celeste is a single-player adventure platform game Set on a fictional version of a Mount called Celeste. This game’s story follows a young woman named Madeline who attempts to climb the mountain and face her inner demons in her quest to reach the summit.

Controls are extremely simple you can jump – once through the air and climb walls for a limited time and how you use these moves is extremely deep.  It can be as simple as holding a jump to keep yourself in the air longer or as complex as dashing next to a wall than quickly jumping to get more height critically. 

Celeste is a surprise masterpiece, its 2d platform offers one of the best and toughest levels that are challenging. In those levels you have enough secrets and unlockables to play for dozens of hours.

Hollow Knight:

Available on:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation 4
  • Xbox One

Release Date

  • Microsoft Windows: 24 February 2017
  • macOS, Linux:         11 April 2017
  • Nintendo Switch:    12 June 2018
  • PlayStation 4, Xbox One:  25 September 2018

Hollow Knight is an action-adventure single-player platformer game that takes place in a fictional ancient kingdom known as Hallownest. This game has so much adventure to offer. You’ll find bosses  in any direction you move, kill them and keep moving ahead into the game levels. 

The most amazing thing about this game is its atmosphere, gorgeous art, beautiful music, and million little details combined to give each area of the map a distinct sense of place. 

The World of Hollow Nest is filled with an exciting story for you to explore on your own and built with branching paths that offers an absurd amount of choice for you to discover and have fun with it. 

Ori And The Blind Forest:

Available on:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Nintendo Switch

Release Date:

  • Windows, Xbox One: March 11, 2015
  • Nintendo Switch: September 27, 2019

Ori and the Blind Forest is a single-player platform-adventure game where you control Ori, a small white guardian spirit. Players are tasked to move between platforms and solve puzzles.

You must play this Platform adventure game if you like exploration, collecting items, and upgrade. Three stolen life-sustaining elements need to be returned before you can return light to the forest and finding them means trekking across a huge 2d landscape of interconnected areas. 

Uncovering hidden power-ups and earning new abilities that open up new areas will keep you engaged and make you want to play this game more. This game’s 2d graphics and moves are freaking smooth and amazing. You must try this adventure game once and you won’t regret playing this game. 

Knytt (Series):

Available on:

  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • OS X
  • PlayStation 3
  • PlayStation

Release Date: 18 December 2012

Knytt is a single-player adventure platformer game where you have to explore tunnels, caverns, the twisted maze of stone and soil. You were dropped inside a massive planet with no direction, no information, no idea what to do. You had no choice but to explore tunnels, caverns and twisted maze of stone. 

Controlling the character is a delightful experience. The core platforming mechanics are rock solid, and the physics are just right. I am sure you will enjoy this game as you meet new adventures during the journey which will keep you thrilled.

Another World:

Available on:

  • IOS
  • Linux
  • Android
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Nintendo 3DS
  • PlayStation 3
  • PlayStation 4
  • Windows Mobile
  • Xbox One
  • Nintendo Switch

Release Date: November 1991

Another World also known as Out of This World is a single-player cinematic action-adventure platform game. This game tells the story of Lester, a scientist who accidentally transports himself to a strange alien world and has to survive all sorts of uncertain situations. 

Controls are simple, you have to run, kick, jump climb, and shoot.

The areas the level design is very intelligent throughout and you really have to think about your next move. This game has lots of new and amazing features that make you want to play this game more and more.

So these were the best platform games in 2021. I enjoyed playing them all and hope you’ll also have a ton of fun when playing them on your PC/Console or Mobile.

I hope you enjoyed this list, don’t forget to comment your thoughts below! 

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Manoj Chauhan

"I'm Manoj Chauhan and I've been playing video games since I was 14 years old. My passion for gaming eventually led me to become a technology enthusiast, prompting me to pursue a degree in Computer Applications from university. During my studies, I gained in-depth knowledge of computer hardware and software. This website is dedicated to sharing everything I've learned along the way."

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