#01	Super Mario Bros. License: n/a Platforms: Switch, Wii, Wii U Release: 1985 Rating: 7.6/10 action damsel in distress kidnapping platform side-scrolling 2d pinball side view 2d scrolling arcade direct control
#02	Sonic the Hedgehog License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, 3DS, Switch, Mac, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Android, Xbox One Release: 1991 Rating: 7.7/10 action anthropomorphic animals mad scientist platform side-scrolling 2d educational action-adventure cyberpunk / dark sci-fi side view 2d scrolling anime / manga
#03	Metal Slug License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, PC, PS4, Switch, PS2 Release: 2015 Rating: 1/10 action arcade platform shooter side-scrolling 2d shoot-'em-up behind view retro co-op multiplayer local multiplayer pixel graphics local co-op funny singleplayer adventure fast-paced cartoon great soundtrack
#04	Donkey Kong Country License: Free Platforms: PC, Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1994 Rating: 8.4/10 action platform side-scrolling 2d fantasy side view 2d scrolling comics anime / manga
#05	Castlevania: Symphony of the Night License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3 Release: 1997 Rating: 8.3/10 2d action adventure fantasy horror platform metroidvania role-playing action-adventure side view 2d scrolling rpg elements europe regional differences
#06	Cuphead License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Mac, Switch, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 8.9/10 action fantasy comedy platform 2d shoot-'em-up side view 2d scrolling shooter direct control flight / aviation difficult cartoon co-op great soundtrack local co-op hand-drawn multiplayer retro bullet hell singleplayer side-scrolling colorful funny souls-like
#07	Celeste License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 9/10 action 2d fantasy platform side view 2d scrolling direct control precision platformer difficult pixel graphics great soundtrack 2d platformer female protagonist singleplayer story rich adventure cute puzzle platformer atmospheric lgbtq+ side-scrolling retro exploration
#08	Hollow Knight License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 8.9/10 metroidvania action platform action-adventure fantasy side view 2d scrolling direct control souls-like great soundtrack difficult 2d singleplayer atmospheric exploration adventure story rich hand-drawn multiple endings dark fantasy open-world cute controller side-scrolling
#09	Dead Cells License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS5, Android, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.9/10 platform action metroidvania action-adventure fantasy side view 2d scrolling roguelike direct control adventure action roguelike pixel graphics 2d souls-like hack and slash roguelite replay value roguevania difficult singleplayer atmospheric dark fantasy procedural generation funny

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