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.
Kid
Views: 12,2171996FreewareSidescrolling
Stephan Vogler
"Kid" is a simply named game, and a simple game. It is one of many Super Mario - inspired games which borrows several … VIEW
L. Runner II
Views: 11,8121992SharewareSidescrolling
VJV Software
L. Runner II is, of course, a Lode Runner inspired platforming game. No story is given or necessary: Simply collect all … VIEW
Labrynth of Zeux
Views: 13,6381996Full versionSidescrolling
Software Visions
Before the popular Megazeux game creation system was released, there was Labrynth of Zeux. (Megazeux came bundled with … VIEW
Lala Prologue
Views: 11,1132012FreewareSidescrolling
Mojon Twins, The
Lala Prologue (on the title screen it looks like Lala the Magical Prologue) is a platforming game with smooth, … VIEW
Larax & Zaco
Views: 24,3761996SharewareSidescrolling
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: 16,1071996SharewareSidescrolling
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: 7,9942000FreewareSidescrolling
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: 12,9922018DemoSidescrolling
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
