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.
Rayman
Views: 29,2261995DemoSidescrolling
Ubisoft
This four-level demo version of the original Rayman game shows off the whimsical graphical style and engaging gameplay … VIEW
Rayman Designer
Views: 21,7651997DemoSidescrolling
Ubisoft
Rayman is a popular console character with many games available in the series for a number of platforms, but not many … VIEW
Realms Of Chaos
Views: 19,8491995Shareware (Full version available)Sidescrolling
Apogee Software
Realms of Chaos is a mostly unknown sidescrolling game by Apogee which is similar to their other sidescrolling games … VIEW
Rick Dangerous II
Rick Dangerous is a classic series of platforming action games, albeit a short one. This is the demo of the sequel to … VIEW
Risky Woods
Risky Woods is an interesting game release from Electronic Arts, since it's a 2D platformer which is not what the … VIEW
Roboman
Views: 18,0501989FreewareSidescrolling
XOR Corporation
Roboman's job is to jump around various one-screen levels and pop balloons for points until he uncovers the hidden key … VIEW
Robomaze II: The Lobby
Robomaze 2 is an EGA sidescrolling game made by MVP Software. The game involves lots of jumping and item collection, as … VIEW
Robot Madnes II: The Revenge
Views: 9,1711990SharewareSidescrolling
Serpent Games
Robot Madnes II: The Revenge [sic] is a Lode Runner clone made in CGA graphics mode. There is not a lot of plot … VIEW
Rodge Rock in Retroactive
Views: 13,4361995SharewareSidescrolling
Rodge Rock Software
Rodge Rock isn't a household name like Duke Nukem (although he may have been influenced by him) BUT he and his game … VIEW
Santa's Xmas Caper
Views: 8,2081993DemoSidescrolling
Zeppelin Games
Santa's Xmas Caper is a nice-looking but overall fairly average platforming game where its main claim to fame is the … VIEW
