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.
Jetpack
Views: 27,1591993Full versionSidescrolling
Adept Software
This game is great! It's a platform game where you jump or fly around the various boards using your jetpack, collecting … VIEW
Jetpack Christmas Special
Views: 17,2591993FreewareSidescrolling
Software Creations
This special promotional freeware version of the excellent Jetpack game was released in 1993 to promote Software … VIEW
Jill of the Jungle
Views: 26,1161992Full versionSidescrolling
Epic Megagames
This is the first game released by Epic after the famous ZZT series. It's still pretty cool, too. You play as Jill of … VIEW
JimBall
Views: 2271994SharewareSidescrolling
New Wave Media
JimBall is a simple platforming game where the object is to get your green bouncy ball to the exit (yellow square). You … VIEW
Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja
Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja is a action platforming game where you play a caveman: Joe and/or Mac, both together if playing … VIEW
Joe Snow
Views: 10,5311993Full versionSidescrolling
Nuclear Meltdown Productions
Joe Snow is an simple sidescrolling jumping game, the object of which is to get to the top line of the screen. Along … VIEW
Jumpman Lives!
Jumpman Lives! is an interesting clone of the classic Jumpman game, created by Dave Sharpless and originally published … VIEW
Kid
Views: 11,0881996FreewareSidescrolling
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: 10,7961992SharewareSidescrolling
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: 12,7051996Full versionSidescrolling
Software Visions
Before the popular Megazeux game creation system was released, there was Labrynth of Zeux. (Megazeux came bundled with … VIEW
