Astro Bot took top honors at the 2024 Game Awards, and we couldnt be prouder of the little guy and his many friends. But Astro Bot doesnt exist in a vacuum Team Asobis award-winning hero comes from an illustrious legacy of PlayStation platformers spanning way back to the original PlayStation, from first-party studios and third-party developers and publishers alike.If youre looking to dig into the legacy of PlayStation platformers from the beginning to the current day, theres no better way to do it than with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog. Heres a sampling of some noteworthy platformers you can play now.*A Hat in Time | 2017Play VideoThe collectathon subgenre of 3D platformer, emphasizing the hunt for hundreds of assorted doodads in sprawling levels, was quite popular around the turn of the millennium. A Hat in Time is a loving callback to those days spent scouring every nook and cranny, as players control Hat Kid in her quest to retrieve Time Pieces in a large and exceptionally silly cartoon world. Find Yarn Balls to make new hats and earn new powers, battle foes to gather Pons for upgrades, search for hidden Relics and Rift Tokens, and figure out what Mustache Girls whole deal is.Publisher: Humble Games | Developer: Gears for BreakfastApe Escape | 1999Ready for some monkey business? Science gone wrong has created a gang of hyper-intelligent monkeys causing chaos through time, and its your job to bring these too-smart simians back home. As one of the first game series to use the DualShock controllers dual-analog sticks to their full potential, Ape Escape lets you use careful movement and funky gadgets to sneak up on and nab these naughty simians. Be carefulyoull want to pay close attention to the apes helmets to gauge their mood before you approach.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sony Interactive EntertainmentCeleste | 2018Play VideoAh, the humble dash: a truly beloved platformer maneuver. Indie-game pixel masterpiece Celeste elevates the act of using the simple dash to new levels to traverse huge screens packed with challenging hazards. Ground dashes, multidirectional mid-air dashes, dashes from a wall climb, items to grant multiple dashesyoull have loads of fun mastering the games fast movement to get around and snag all of its secrets. This is one mountain youll love to climb.Publisher: Maddy Makes Games | Developer: Maddy Makes GamesGravity Rush Remastered | 2016Play VideoGravity Rush is your game if you like your platforming with a dose of open-world adventuring and memorable world-building. Amnesiac Kat wakes up in the city of Hekseville in the middle of a disastrous storm, quickly discovering that her cat companion allows her to shift gravity. Shell use these skills to navigate Heksevilles stunning architecture, fight off mysterious monsters, and aid the populaceall while delving deep into the mysteries around her.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sony Interactive EntertainmentJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy | 2001This classic from Naughty Dog stars one of the most memorable platforming duos of the PS2 era. Jaks buddy Daxter has a problem: he fell into a mysterious pool when the duo snuck onto Misty Island, and now hes become small and very fuzzy. Now, the two are seeking out the Dark Sage Gol Asheron to fix things up and save the world in the process. Vibrant animations, colorful environments, and a then-revolutionary environment design that minimized load times keep Jak and Daxter feeling classic to this day.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Naughty DogJumping Flash | 1995Day-one PlayStation fans will talk your ear off about just how cool Jumping Flash was and how it wowed them as a showcase of original PlayStation power but why not try to see what all the fuss was about? This unique first-person platformer starts Robbit, a mechanical rabbit who can jump really, really high. Explore surreal environments filled with bizarre foes, awesome weaponry, and plenty of floating platforms that give you space to hop up to absurd heights. There was nothing like it then, and its still a unique and fun game.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Exact, UltraRayman Legends | 2013Play VideoWho says you need limbs to perform astounding feats of platforming? Rayman, Globox, Barbara, and the Goth Teensy have to deal with the aftermath of a century-long nap, rescuing the Teensies and once again saving the Glade of Dreams from evil forces. Besides gorgeous hand-drawn HD visuals, Rayman Legends offers up to four-player local co-op, so gather friends for a fantastic sidescrolling adventure.Publisher: Ubisoft | Developer: Ubisoft MontpellierRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart | 2021Play VideoHeres the other well-known duo of PlayStation platforming, whose adventures have continued into the current generation. Rift Apart uses the PS5s capabilities to give players the biggest and most graphically stunning Ratchet and Clank outing yet, with the new Rift Tether gadget allowing for very fast travel. Prepare for shooting, gadget-driven navigation, and interdimensional hijinks, and the introduction of Ratchets alternate-dimension lady Lombax counterpart, Rivet.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: InsomniacSackboy: A Big Adventure | 2020Play VideoHe might be made of fabric, but Sackboys as tough as nails when it comes to adventure. Our stuffing-filled hero comes to rescue his fellow Sackpeople and Craftworld from the wicked Vex, and hes got a whole wealth of new skills to show off. Youll be rolling, diving, fluttering, and smacking foes around as you search for precious Dreamer Orbs. It wont be easy, and youll need some help along the way. Fortunately, you can play with up to three other adventurers in online and local co-op to surmount the toughest obstacles.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sumo DigitalSly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus | 2002Whos the stealthy, suave thief with a family history of heisting and a bushy, ringed tail? Sly Cooper, thats who, and hes on a mission to get back the missing pages of the Thievius Raccoonushis familys book of secretsfrom the shady paws of the Fiendish Five. Platforming and stealth combine as you slink through the Fiendish Fives lairs, using Slys distinct sneaking and thieving abilities to avoid guards, security systems, and other traps to take back the precious pages.Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sucker PunchLooking for even more platforming fun? Check out this in-depth feature on some of the best 3D platformers on PlayStation.*The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions.