Catch up on 2D platforming games this leap year

To celebrate 2024 being a leap year, we’ve decided to gather a list of platforming games that may have you jumping for joy! But first, you may be wondering what exactly “leap year” means.

(It’s okay, you don’t have to stick around for this part. If you scroll down, you can see our list of platforming games. But if you’re sticking around:)

We commonly think of the Earth taking a year (365 days) to orbit the sun. But did you know the Earth actually takes approximately 365 days and six hours (1/4 of a day)? So, to make sure our calendar year matches the solar year (meaning our seasons stay consistent), we add one day every four years. You may know it as Feb. 29. But this extra day pushes March 1 to leap ahead. So, instead of March 1 being on a Thursday, it’s now on a Friday. Pretty neat, huh?

We hope these games help you enjoy your additional day this year!

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Play as Sargon and evolve from sword-wielding prodigy to extraordinary legend as you master acrobatic combat and unlock new Time Powers and unique super abilities.

S uper Mario Bros.™ Wonder

Classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more!

Celeste

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of multiplayer classic TowerFall.

Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart.

Metroid Dread

Upon investigating a