Platform games, also called platformers, are games in which the player travels jumps, climbs ladders and run between platforms. Platformers are usually a mix between fighting and shooting styles. Famous platform games which made this style so appreciated are everlasting successes like Donkey Kong, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario, and Rayman.

While 3D platformers were one of the earlier genres of video games, and reached their peak, the genre sharply declined as 3D games became more popular. Although there are many 3D platform games, few have proven to have the universal appeal of their older games.

Despite this, it is still a viable genre, with popular games, such as those of the Mario and Mega Man series. While some 3D platformers like Donkey Kong 64, Super Mario 64, and Sonic Adventure have sold millions of units, the number of successful 3D platformers have dwindled to a fraction of what they once were.