Best Competitive Platformer Games on PC

Star Escape

Really fun, simple competitive game. I’ve played alone and with a friend and I could see this being incredibly fun with 3-4 people. It’s not easy but not unfair, you always know what you did wrong. The only complaint i would have is initially navigating the menu to start a game was a little confusing.

– Real player with 1.9 hrs in game

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Star Escape on Steam

Antistatic

This game needs more attention.

It’s the most Melee-like platform fighter out at the moment in a genre overran by developers too afraid to commit to the formula that made the genre so big competitively.

Most developers try to differentiate their games with weird, unsatisfying, shallow mechanics that end up souring the experience, but this game from my short time playing is more set on pure and solid gamefeel and exploring the genre from it’s roots, with unique movesets instead of directly ripping or tweaking already existing characters.

– Real player with 1.9 hrs in game

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Very early in development, so it’s lacking in a lot of departments. That said, the core gameplay is tight and with some time most of the problems will be fixed and most missing features will be implemented. Also, the dev seems pretty engaged with the community and is very active, at least on discord, while posting constant updates about the development timeline. Overall, at it’s current state it’s a very ‘rough’ game with a good core that only shows signs of improving.

– Real player with 0.7 hrs in game

Antistatic on Steam

Crashphalt

Great little game for some fun rounds with friends, very polished and the the characters and environements look very nice and have a fun, bouncy energy to them :)

– Real player with 3.3 hrs in game

Great little free to play game! Folks who enjoy simple competitive multiplayer games like Nidhogg or Speed Runners should really give this a shot. Its not likely to suck 100s of hours away and does not offer quite as much content as those games, but just like them I see my wife and I returning to play this for quick fun casual little bursts between other games or when we have 15 mins to blow. Would have gladly paid a buck or two for this game, at the free to play price its a no brainer.

– Real player with 2.0 hrs in game

Crashphalt on Steam

Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!

I’ve played 2 Hours today and It barely felt like 30 minutes.. Also I bought a new computer to play this game, well kind of… I bought it because the screen cracked on my old one so I can actually use it. But overall this game is great even if it wasn’t free, that just makes it better.

Sincerely, Wolfy

– Real player with 76.8 hrs in game

This is really fun 2D platformer game! i do reccomend you try this game if you havent already, playing through the game dosent take too long but then I found myself sinking several hours into the speedrun option in the game. there is a DLC in this game that allows you to compete against other players times, in a little event, and there is 40 levels to improve your time on.

– Real player with 38.0 hrs in game

Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer! on Steam

Knight Club +

Tight controls, smooth gameplay, feels damn good when landing those combos.

The four weapons feels unique and powerful in their way:

-Dagger: Short range but the fastest weapon. Dagger mains will let you always guess which way to guard.

-Axe: Big hits with the most wide range, strongest at medium range. Powerful hits just melts the opponent HP.

-Spear: Longest range, hit them and ruin their tempo, baiting and spacing skill are essential if you don’t want to get murdered by those dagger mains. My favourite.

– Real player with 14.3 hrs in game

Really fun game, and a fantastic party game, would definitely suggest for a house party if you can get your hands on some controllers.

Easy to learn, not too many or confusing moves.
I love most of the characters and the weapons are all great.
Great UI, the sound design is very satisfying and along with all the clashing weapons and combos and stuff like that makes for a very fun experience, really good work.

And don’t get me started on the soundtrack. it’s a bop :D

– Real player with 6.2 hrs in game

Knight Club + on Steam

FutureGrind

Initial play-through of all major content in the game took about 4-5 hours, once I started to go for highscores on tracks, my playtime exceeded 40 hours lol

Though rather simple, it is a very polished game in all regards and pretty much nails everything it attempts to do.

+Great Visuals

+Good Soundtrack

+Solid Controls

+Difficult, but not unfair at any point time.

Overall, great game, if you like challenging platformer style games I would recommend this one for sure, especially if you enjoy leaderboard competition.

– Real player with 66.9 hrs in game

A really nice and addicting arcade game. It seems very simple at the start. You have a bike with two rotatable color coded wheels and you have to grind rails with the wheel of the corresponding color.

But, as the game progresses, new hazard are added to tracks to increase the challenge. Also, every few tracks you get new bikes that behave very differently from each other, so you have to adapt to multiple playstyles.

The main goal is to reach the end of the track by finding a perfect route. The arcade part comes in the score you get at the end of the track for flips, tricks and combos, and hunting for Diamond trophies can get really addicting. You also unlock 2 bonus missions per track after beating it, giving it some replay value.

– Real player with 9.4 hrs in game

FutureGrind on Steam

GIF: The Game of Inevitable Frustration

This is a great game that is also very challenging!!!

– Real player with 5.3 hrs in game

A fun game! Challenging from the start, even for those with plenty of platforming experience, though that’s implied by the title. Looks good, friendly art style, audio taunts start to grate after a while but thankfully these can be switched off.

– Real player with 3.1 hrs in game

GIF: The Game of Inevitable Frustration on Steam

Quest Of Graal

Overview

QUEST OF GRAAL is a multiplayer platform racing game! The goal is to reach the end of the level and grab the golden cup first! You can play alone against AI or with up to 4 players in split screen.

You can cooperate with other players to make it through the treacherous monsters and deadly traps that stand in your way, but you’ll have to betray them to win!

You will use not only weapons and magic items to make it through the mayhem, but also the power of golden statues which unleash their special abilities!

Explore more than 20 levels, including the royal Camelot castle, the verdant forest of Brocelia, the teeming depths of the Lake, and more. Discover the history of Arthur and Merlin’s quest for the Graal by unlocking storybook chapters as you play.

Features

More than 20 LEVELS over 4 WORLDS
Play in TOURNAMENT MODE against AIs or with other players to unlock content
Try CUSTOM MODE to play the game with different options offering replayability
Learn the basics of the game in the TUTORIAL by following Merlin’s advice
Discover the storybook in the GALLERY and other secrets
Run in GHOST MODE to face the creators' best times in each level
Vary the pleasures in DODGEBALL MODE in throwing ball clashes

Golden statues

The golden statues each offer a unique skill that can make the difference during the race but be careful, at the slightest damage received it will be lost!

Quest Of Graal on Steam

Slaughter League

Slaughter League is a fast-paced multiplayer extravaganza that will pit you against up to 10 friends (or enemies!) in a daring race to the finish line. Will your skills measure up and help you take first place? Run as fast as you can (just watch out for those Tesla coils), jump as high as possible (but avoid the buzzsaws, of course), and slide your way to victory while dodging any spikes along the way. Now hurry, we need more lambs to the slaughter!

Along with a single-player campaign, Slaughter League features three core multiplayer modes. First is the classic race mode, where you can face off to see who can complete the course fastest, either in a single race or a series. Next is Outlast, where you’ll need to keep up with the randomized course as it moves along and try to be the last person standing. Finally there is Zombie mode, where an infected player attempts to zombify the rest of the competition and the last one alive (or at least, not undead) wins the round. After trying each mode, take a break from the competition and try out the stage builder before unleashing your twisted creations upon others!

Absurd Ragdoll Death Animations and World-Class Commentary – Being brutally slaughtered has never been this fun before!
Story Mode – Featuring 25+ thrilling levels!
Three Core Multiplayer Modes – Race, Zombies, and Outlast, each featuring a variety of maps and customization options for never-ending, blood-splattered fun!
100’s of Unique Cosmetic Items – With nine different clothing slots, tattoos, and more to select options for, players have no shortage of ways to express their personality and individual flair!
Exciting Locations for Courses – Race on the Moon, in a volcano, deep in the jungle, or opt for the classic “Stadium of Death” setting!
25+ Deadly Traps – Guaranteed to slice, dice, batter, splatter, shock and maim you and your fellow competitors!
Fully-Featured Stage Builder – Build and share your own courses with other players; You’ll never get bored with the course options available!
Fantastic set of Achievements – Can you earn them all?