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I'm looking for a good platformer.  Something inexpensive... sub $10.  Is there anything on sale that you know is good?

 

I'm not into rage-games like Super Meat Boy, though.  Those games really do cause me to rage, and I don't want to play them. They're too hard for me.

 

If there are any that would be best with a 360 controller, that's an added bonus. 

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Dust an Elysian Tail

Ori and the Blind Forest

 

Both are the best platformers you can buy on PC right now in my opinion. Amazing gameplay and story, music. I am yet to finish Ori but Dust is so far my all times favourite (may change after I beat Ori).

 

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also

Rayman Legends

is very good platformer.

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Out there somewhere is a great platformer 

:)  I actually have that in my cart right now. But I don't want to make a purchase for only 19 cents.  haha 

 

 

Dust an Elysian Tail

Ori and the Blind Forest

 

Both are the best platformers you can buy on PC right now in my opinion. Amazing gameplay and story, music. I am yet to finish Ori but Dust is so far my all times favourite (may change after I beat Ori).

 

EDIT:

 

also

Rayman Legends

is very good platformer.

Good suggestions.  I have Dust on PS4, and Rayman on Wii U.  

 

But Ori looks quite interesting. The vivid colors reminds me of Trine (which I also have on Wii U).  It's more than I was looking to spend, but I'll check out some Let's Plays to see how it is. 

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:)  I actually have that in my cart right now. But I don't want to make a purchase for only 19 cents.  haha 

 

 

Good suggestions.  I have Dust on PS4, and Rayman on Wii U.  

 

But Ori looks quite interesting. The vivid colors reminds me of Trine (which I also have on Wii U).  It's more than I was looking to spend, but I'll check out some Let's Plays to see how it is. 

Ori has some really stuning art style. I like it way more than Trine 1 and 2. Too bad Trine 3 turned out to be dissapointing (I really hate it because they made it 3D platformer and cut out some features that were previously there :( ).

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Dust AET has really good story and screenwriting. Also not too hard if you don't aim for 100% completion. Trine 1 & 2 (sadly they were on Steam sale last week, but check GOG.com).

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LIMBO if you like puzzle-platformers. 

 

EDIT: Psychonauts is another good option.

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Trine series. Awesome game and you can local co-op up to 4 people

 

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There's isn't that many great actual platformers, but if you count in the side-scrollers, then you have some options.

Here's my top 10. (in alphabetical order)

  • Child of Light
  • Deadlight
  • FEZ
  • Limbo
  • Mark of the Ninja
  • Ori and the Blind Forest
  • Rayman (series)
  • Shank (series)
  • Trine (series)
  • Valiant Hearts: The Great War

I honestly recommend also checking out This War of Mine. It's little different, but well worth it.

 

I'm not sure what they cost atm, but the steam holiday sale is coming in a month so...

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There's isn't that many great actual platformers, but if you count in the side-scrollers, then you have some options.

Here's my top 10. (in alphabetical order)

  • Child of Light
  • Deadlight
  • FEZ
  • Limbo
  • Mark of the Ninja
  • Ori and the Blind Forest
  • Rayman (series)
  • Shank (series)
  • Trine (series)
  • Valiant Hearts: The Great War
I honestly recommend also checking out This War of Mine. It's little different, but well worth it.

 

I'm not sure what they cost atm, but the steam holiday sale is coming in a month so...

Limbo -- played/beat on my last computer.

Trine and Rayman -- have those on the Wii U. The touch pad really brings those to life.

This War of Mine -- I'm 99% sure my kid has that on his account. I should "borrow" it.

Fez and Valiant Hearts -- have as a free PS+ games.

The rest of those I'm going to add to my wish list so it can keep tabs on the prices for me. Ninja looks pretty cool.

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Some platformers I'd suggest (some have already been mentioned):

- Ori and the Blind Forest

- Shovel Knight

- Cave Story

- Super Meat Boy (I know you said no, but everyone should own this game)

 

And a few not-quite platformer platformers:

- Bit Trip Runner 2

- Axiom Verge

- Steam World Dig

 

I'd also strongly suggest diving further into the Wii U's library. Nintendo still make the vast bulk of the top-tier platformers. If you're into platformers and have a Wii U make sure that you dive into Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Maker, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze and New SMB U. As well as classics like Super Mario Galaxy etc.

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I know it has been mentioned before, but Mark of the Ninja is one of my favorite games. I'd urge you to buy it.

Also, a game from one of the game developers in my country (South Africa) is on sale on steam at the moment. You can look at the game's steam page here:

Broforce

 

This is also a very fun game. Lifting a quote from the steam page about the game:
 

 

 

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I know it has been mentioned before, but Mark of the Ninja is one of my favorite games. I'd urge you to buy it.

Also, a game from one of the game developers in my country (South Africa) is on sale on steam at the moment. You can look at the game's steam page here:

Broforce

 

This is also a very fun game. Lifting a quote from the steam page about the game:

 

Oh snap. I forgot about Broforce. My son has this. He talked about it a lot when he first started playing it.  I have no idea what his progress is, though.  

 

Edit // Nevermind. I google'd what I just deleted. 

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Mark of the Ninja is amazing if you like stealth games... I liked the ending ;) 

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