Blog on Xbox Game Pass
28 gamesPlatformers on Xbox Game Pass are built around precise jumping, momentum and level design rather than combat or story depth, spanning everything from tight 2D precision-platforming to more open 3D collect-a-thons. It's a genre where indie studios often outshine bigger budgets, so the Game Pass lineup is a good way to find smaller, well-crafted platformers you might otherwise never come across in a storefront's front page. These are the platformer games currently available on Game Pass, listed with their Microsoft Store price for reference.
Platformers are one of the few genres where a small indie studio's game regularly outranks a bigger-budget release, so don't skip past a title just because it's unfamiliar — check the rating instead. See family & kids games for a lighter-difficulty overlap if you're shopping for younger players. Each title below is free with your subscription — the price shown is what it would cost to buy and keep. See other genres or the full catalogue.
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Are Game Pass platformers good for beginners?
Difficulty varies a lot by title — some platformers on Game Pass are built around brutal precision challenges while others are gentle and story-focused, so it's worth checking a game's reviews before assuming either way.