From Super Mario Bros. Wonder to Super Mario Maker, the staple Nintendo franchise still boasts some solid 2D platformers.

Silksong, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 2025's bounty of 2D platformers.

Whereas creative-sandbox games such as Little Big Planet 2 became unrecognizable if the right person got their hands on them, Super Mario Maker 2 is ‘more Mario’ even at its best and most ...

RPG Maker is best for turn-based RPGs, Clickteam Fusion for simpler 2D games, and Monogame for experienced programmers.

"Take advantage of the excellent 2D functionality provided by Godot Engine, the popular open source engine powering Action Game Maker," the project's Steam blurb reads.

Mario's last original 2D game was Super Mario Maker 2 in 2019, a combination of Mario's signature platforming action combined with a level creation system.

PC Switch 2D adventure pixel art dungeon editor Super Dungeon Maker launches May 3 for Switch, PC Currently in Early Access for PC.

GameMaker (formerly Game Maker Studio), a 2D engine that was acquired by browser firm Opera in 2021, has simplified its licensing structure, declaring it " Free for Non-Commercial Use." ...

Whenever Nintendo returns to the 2D platformer for the Switch 2, they need not forget about Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Evolution is finally on Steam. This game plays well on Steam Deck and is a must-grab for Neptunia fans everywhere.

GameMaker is the engine behind several successful and fantastic indie titles out there. Here are the best indie offerings from it.