1. Video games in which the player controls a character that jumps between platforms to progress through levels.
Usage: informal; gaming
2. People or things that serve as a platform or base of support.
Usage: general use

Examples

• Super Mario Bros. is one of the most famous platformers ever made.
• Many classic platformers require precise timing to jump across moving platforms.
• Modern platformers often include creative level design and challenging obstacles.
• She grew up playing platformers on her Nintendo console.
• The game combines platformer mechanics with puzzle-solving elements.