Effie is an action-adventure game where you work through dungeons to defeat a witch and restore your youth.

Effie is an action-adventure game where you work through dungeons to defeat a witch and restore your youth. Drawing on classic Zelda games, you fight monsters, clear obstacle courses, and solve puzzles.

Super Mario Odyssey is a running and jumping game in the long-running Mario series where you save Princess Peach from Bowser.

Super Mario Odyssey is a running and jumping game in the long-running Mario series where you save Princess Peach from Bowser. While it's a familiar setup, here you explore vast open worlds and use your hat to help you get around, fight, and even possess enemies to gain new abilities.

A Hat in Time is a running, jumping and exploring game inspired by retro platform games like Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Spyro the Dragon and Psychonauts.

A Hat in Time is a running, jumping and exploring game inspired by retro platform games like Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Spyro the Dragon and Psychonauts. As you explore each of the worlds, you discover characters to talk to, enemies to battle and an unfolding story about Hour Glasses falling from the Sky.

Astro's Playroom is a running and jumping game that launched with the PlayStation 5.

Astro's Playroom is a running and jumping game that launched with the PlayStation 5. It not only showcases the PS5's new DualSense controller but offers a loveable adventure with novel interactions and considerable substance.

New Super Lucky's Tale is a running and jumping game where you play a fox on a quest to recover pages from a magical book that will save his world.

New Super Lucky's Tale is a running and jumping game where you play a fox on a quest to recover pages from a magical book that will save his world. Play is action-oriented but the islands and characters are full of quirky characters and treasures.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the latest in a series of Star Wars-themed games where you run, jump, break and build worlds made of Lego.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the latest in a series of Star Wars-themed games where you run, jump, break and build worlds made of Lego. You work your way through all nine of the Star Wars films unlocking new locations and characters as you go.

Kirby's Epic Yarn is a running and jumping game starring Nintendo's Kirby character who can absorb enemies to gain their abilities and powers.

Kirby's Epic Yarn is a running and jumping game starring Nintendo's Kirby character who can absorb enemies to gain their abilities and powers. It's set in Patch Land, a world made completely out of fabric.

Skylanders uses toy figures to unlock characters and save progress.

Skylanders uses toy figures to unlock characters and save progress. It is no longer manufactured but can be found second-hand quite cheaply and is a lot of fun for young players, particularly when played in cooperative two-player mode.

Lego, a popular film franchise and a video game is a rich recipe for gaming fun.

Lego, a popular film franchise and a video game is a rich recipe for gaming fun. The series of Lego games has been developed since the first release on Nintendo DS.

PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay is a running, jumping and exploration game.

PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay is a running, jumping and exploration game. It expands this platforming action towards a full 3D world while keeping accessibility focused on younger players.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a running and jumping game.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a running and jumping game. It's a spinoff of the LittleBigPlanet series and follows Sackboy and three friends as they explore, collect and battle their way through a fantasy world.

Okami (Okamiden on Nintendo DS) is an unusual action-adventure.

Okami (Okamiden on Nintendo DS) is an unusual action-adventure. Combat is via interactions that are achieved with brush strokes rather than weapons.

Splatty's Adventure is a running, jumping and fighting game where you play a small (4-year-old) hero who must escape an oversized bedroom and get on your way to save the world from destruction.

Splatty's Adventure is a running, jumping and fighting game where you play a small (4-year-old) hero who must escape an oversized bedroom and get on your way to save the world from destruction. Like stepping into a Toy Story film, but here you wield a paintbrush to attack enemies, and can stop, rewind and slow time.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is an action traversal game where you play a genetically enhanced bandicoot called Crash and run, jump and bash your way through levels while avoiding hazards.

Knack is a platform action series where you control a shape-shifting robot called Knack.

Knack is a platform action series where you control a shape-shifting robot called Knack. Through beautiful arcade-style battles and worlds, you collect Relics that enable you to grow bigger and gain more powers.

Frogger In Toy Town is a jumping and running game that updates the classic Frogger road-crossing challenge.

Frogger In Toy Town is a jumping and running game that updates the classic Frogger road-crossing challenge. You play the game in rich three dimensional environments with objects that interact with each other.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is a running and jumping game based on the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is a running and jumping game based on the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. It's an original story where you defend Bikini Bottom from an invasion of robots.

Disney Infinity is an action game with themed adventures around iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters.

Disney Infinity is an action game with themed adventures around iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters. Players unlock content in the game with physical figurines and PlaySet pieces placed onto a Base peripheral plugged into the console or PC.

The Smurfs Mission Vileaf is an exploration running, jumping and shooting game.

The Smurfs Mission Vileaf is an exploration running, jumping and shooting game. You battle the wizard Gargamel to free imprisoned Smurfs and return the sarsaparilla fields to health.

Donkey Kong Country Returns is a running, jumping and bashing game where you play Donkey Kong and other characters trying to reclaim their island from the Tiki Tak Tribe.

Donkey Kong Country Returns is a running, jumping and bashing game where you play Donkey Kong and other characters trying to reclaim their island from the Tiki Tak Tribe. It's a return to the side-on platforming of the classic Donkey Kong 64 in 1999.

LittleBigPlanet 3 is part of a series of action platform games starring the Sackboy character.

LittleBigPlanet 3 is part of a series of action platform games starring the Sackboy character. They offer a multiplayer running and jumping adventure but also enable players to substantially edit their character and eventually make their own levels.

Yooka-Laylee is a running, jumping, collecting and exploration game where you play a pair of animal friends: a chameleon called Yooka and a bat called Laylee.

Yooka-Laylee is a running, jumping, collecting and exploration game where you play a pair of animal friends: a chameleon called Yooka and a bat called Laylee. They act as one, each contributing different abilities, on a quest to retrieve a magical book from an evil corporation.

Super Mario Sunshine is a running, jumping and water-shooting game.

Super Mario Sunshine is a running, jumping and water-shooting game. It follows Super Mario 64 as the second 3D Mario game.

Dog's Run and the sequel Dog's Run Generations are simple running, jump and digging games where you play a dog searching for their lost bones.

Dog's Run and the sequel Dog's Run Generations are simple running, jump and digging games where you play a dog searching for their lost bones. It's novel because of the focus on simple exploration, jumping and collecting gems.

Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe is a running and jumping game about saving the world from a dark force.

Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe is a running and jumping game about saving the world from a dark force. You play as a common-or-garden log who has been tasked with rejuvenating plants.

Happy Jack is a puzzle adventure with running, jumping and fighting.

Happy Jack is a puzzle adventure with running, jumping and fighting. You play as a pumpkin called Jack who lives in Halloweeenville.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a whimsical running and jumping game based on the longstanding Nickelodeon cartoon.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a whimsical running and jumping game based on the longstanding Nickelodeon cartoon. In a magical world of pirates and cowboys, you run, jump and glide through several different areas, fighting enemies and unlocking secrets.

Great Job Human is a running, jumping and puzzle game.

Great Job Human is a running, jumping and puzzle game. You play as a robot with his companion searching for twelve ancient relics in a world made of microchips.

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a running, jumping and collecting game where you journey across whimsical islands in search of hidden pirate treasure.

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is a running, jumping and collecting game where you journey across whimsical islands in search of hidden pirate treasure. You explore ancient ruins, avoid dangerous traps, and defeat the pirates as you scour every inch of these lands.

Dreamscape is a running and jumping adventure with a dimension shifting twist.

Dreamscape is a running and jumping adventure with a dimension shifting twist. You play Rygan, a wingless teenage drake (a type of dragon).

Mail Mole is a running, jumping and tunnelling game where you play a mole delivering letters through a series of fantasy levels.

Mail Mole is a running, jumping and tunnelling game where you play a mole delivering letters through a series of fantasy levels. It's like the Mario platform game, but with a greater focus on movement and flow than jumping on enemies.

Nioh 2 is a role-playing game that spans a period both before and after the original Nioh game.

Nioh 2 is a role-playing game that spans a period both before and after the original Nioh game. It's set in the devastated locales of Japan during the Sengoku period The novelty is the supernatural setting and thrilling horror of taking on hordes of fearsome yokai.

Pumpkin Jack is an adventure game where you run, jump and explore a kingdom, fighting enemies and solving puzzles.

Pumpkin Jack is an adventure game where you run, jump and explore a kingdom, fighting enemies and solving puzzles. Pumpkin Jack is a Halloween-themed character, and the world and other characters underline this.

Qubo's Quest: Into the Wild is a running and jumping game with some combat.

Qubo's Quest: Into the Wild is a running and jumping game with some combat. You play as a tiny robot in an environment where pencils are weapons and pin tacks are deadly.

Sigi is a retro-styled running, jumping and attacking game.

Sigi is a retro-styled running, jumping and attacking game. You are on a Knight’s quest to locate Melusina, his true love that he inadvertently scared away with a bout of bad gas.

Sonic Colours Ultimate is a running, jumping and grinding game where you play the iconic blue hedgehog, Sonic.

Sonic Colours Ultimate is a running, jumping and grinding game where you play the iconic blue hedgehog, Sonic. Dr Eggman has built a giant amusement park that he's powering with a captured alien race.

Super Sami Roll is a rolling and jumping game where you explore a 3D world made of platforms.

Super Sami Roll is a rolling and jumping game where you explore a 3D world made of platforms. You play Sami, a green dinosaur on a mission to save his friend.

The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an exploration running, jumping and shooting game.

The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone is an exploration running, jumping and shooting game. You hunt down the scattered Green Stone pieces by exploring the levels, gathering collectables and clearing out the decomposing matter.

Zool Redimensioned is a platform game originally released on the Amiga in 1992.

Zool Redimensioned is a platform game originally released on the Amiga in 1992. Zool Redimensioned brings the game back with enhancements and improvements but keeps the focus on recreating that original joy of zany speed, running and jumping in bright fantastical worlds.

Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D running and jumping game where you play duo, Clive the rabbit and Wrench the monkey on his back.

Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D running and jumping game where you play duo, Clive the rabbit and Wrench the monkey on his back. Like Banjo Kazooie and more recent Yooka Laylee, you explore the world to collect tokens and unlock new areas.

Art's Dream is an adventure game featuring different game styles, including running and jumping, combat and puzzle solving.

Art's Dream is an adventure game featuring different game styles, including running and jumping, combat and puzzle solving. It's particularly unusual as it has music threading through it like a musical.

Penny's Big Breakaway is a running and jumping game in which you also swing and roll your way through a colourful world filled with obstacles and enemies.

Penny's Big Breakaway is a running and jumping game in which you also swing and roll your way through a colourful world filled with obstacles and enemies. Play focuses on your yo-yo powers that offer varied traversal and point-multiplying tricks.

Pip Gemwalker is a running and jumping puzzle game where you control a small mole character who needs to escape a maze to find diamonds.

Pip Gemwalker is a running and jumping puzzle game where you control a small mole character who needs to escape a maze to find diamonds. It's similar to Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker, where each level is small enough to fit on the screen and be rotated while you explore.

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is a simple and silly running, jumping and exploration game from the early 2000s.

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is a simple and silly running, jumping and exploration game from the early 2000s. You play Ty as he searches for eggs to power a machine that will locate five scattered talismans and free his family.