Category description: Today more often referred to as a "platformer" or "platform game", Super Mario inspired countless other games where the primary mechanic involves running, jumping, and sometimes even flying around the levels. Commander Keen, the unofficial mascot of the site, was an early example on the PC.
Larax & Zaco
Views: 21,5641996SharewareSidescrolling
Zanobi Software
One of the strangest games I've seen in awhile. This was created by an Italian developer, but English documentation and … VIEW
Last Knight at Camelot
Views: 14,6791996SharewareSidescrolling
Adventure Learningware
This platforming game is marketed as a "wholesome, nonviolent fun for the entire
family." King Arthur needs another … VIEW
Lion King, The
The Lion King represents one of the rare times that a movie-to-game conversion actually worked and granted us a pretty … VIEW
Little Pixy 2, The
Views: 7,2442000FreewareSidescrolling
TMB Productions
The Little Pixy 2 is a simple platforming game where the object is to maneuver your elf to collect all of the gifts and … VIEW
Little Willy
Little Willy is a platformer game that is inspired by Crystal Caves. The look and feel of the game, the layout of the … VIEW
Lizard
Views: 11,9602018DemoSidescrolling
Brad Smith (rainwarrior)
If you enjoyed the old-school style platforming games of the NES, you'll likely enjoy Lizard, a new game that was … VIEW
Lode Runner Live
Views: 9,2821995FreewareSidescrolling
Aleksey V. Vaneev
Lode Runner Live is a competent implementation of the classic Lode Runner game. It plays quite similarly to the original … VIEW
Lost Clown, The
Views: 9,3701993SharewareSidescrolling
Stephen Walther
The Lost Clown is what you might call a "strategic platformer." While it looks and generally plays like a typical action … VIEW
Lost Vikings, The
This demo version of the innovative Lost Vikings game gives you a taste of the fairly unique gameplay this game … VIEW
Magic Maycabs
Views: 9,2191994SharewareSidescrolling
Dan Lester
Magic Maycabs is based on a BBC Micro game called "Magic Mushrooms", except here you drive a car. Sure, why not? The … VIEW