A platformer is a type of video game that involves running, jumping, and navigating obstacles on a platform. Synonyms for platformer include jump-and-run games, side-scrollers, and 2D platforming games. Jump-and-run games emphasize the action of jumping and running through levels to complete objectives. Side-scrollers have a fixed camera that follows the player character from the side as they move through the game world. 2D platforming games are games that take place in two dimensions, typically consisting of a flat foreground and background where the player traverses various levels and fights enemies. Whatever the term used, platformer games are a beloved genre by fans of video games.