The 3D platformer is quintessentially Nintendo. As famous as games like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Astro Bot are, they all live in the shadow of (and often owe a debt of gratitude to) the big N.

Audiences continue to enjoy a wide variety of 3D platformers, including the adorable student-made Palette Cleaners, which is now available for free. Released exclusively for PC via Steam, Palette ...

Trumann started writing for news around 2017-2018, with a specialization in local news and gaming reviews for a local paper. He began writing for GameRant in June 2021 as one of the team's Weekend ...

Pocket Wheels is about the childhood dream of imagining adventures with your toys inside the house. It’s a 3D platformer and racing game crossover, inspired by 90s collectathons. You play as a toy car ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States who has been working with GameRant since August 2023 and self-publishing since May 2025. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has ...

A freelance writer with over 10 years of experience. His favourite games are Kingdom Hearts, Beyond Good & Evil, and Celeste. The 3D platformer genre is arguably more synonymous with Nintendo and ...