Best Side Scroller games on PC
Side-scrolling games show the action from a side-on perspective, with players moving horizontally through 2D environments that may involve platforming, combat, or puzzles.
- Side-on 2D action
- Horizontal movement
- Frequent platforming and combat
Related: 2D, Platformer, Action, Metroidvania
1,882 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency
Presidential strategy parody mixing global trade with side-scrolling combat
86% positive
1,896 reviews
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Gory 2D action platformer with fast, combo-driven revenge combat
95% positive
1,894 reviews
Aeterna Noctis
Hand-drawn Metroidvania built around demanding combat and precision platforming
74% positive
1,876 reviews
Hue
A 2D puzzle platformer where matching colors hide obstacles
93% positive
1,856 reviews
Salt and Sacrifice
2D action RPG about hunting mages and crafting gear
62% positive
1,855 reviews
Demo MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline
Offline side-scrolling action RPG with collectible characters and weapon upgrades
80% positive
1,854 reviews
Demo Intrusion 2
Side-scrolling shooter with physics-driven enemies and interactive environments
94% positive
1,853 reviews
Hitler is my crush
A third-person shooter mixing alternate history with dark comedy
93% positive
1,844 reviews
Wall World 2
Mining roguelite with tower defense aboard a robotic spider
72% positive
1,839 reviews
Batman™: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
Side-scrolling superhero adventure with stealth, gadgets, and prison exploration
45% positive
1,837 reviews
Aegis Defenders
2D platformer mixing exploration, character swapping, and tower defense
78% positive
1,830 reviews
Alex Jones: NWO Wars
A side-scrolling arcade shooter built around conspiracy-themed political comedy
92% positive
1,827 reviews
Slain: Back from Hell
A gothic action platformer with weapons that exploit elemental weaknesses
72% positive
1,816 reviews
He Needs His Medicine
Surreal horror about mixing a creature's medicine for different outcomes
79% positive
Free
Super Amazing Wagon Adventure
A side-scrolling shooter with a randomized journey through the West
95% positive
1,809 reviews
Teslagrad
A 2D puzzle platformer built around electricity and magnetism
83% positive
1,808 reviews
Soldat
Free-to-play side-view shooter with fast military arena battles
94% positive
Free
Gun Devil
Side-scrolling shooter with precision platforming, unlockable weapons, and pixel-art gore
96% positive
Free
Azure Striker Gunvolt
Side-scrolling action platformer with enemy tagging and lightning attacks
84% positive
1,784 reviews
Demo Oblivion Override
Side-scrolling action roguelite with combat robots and rising alert levels
89% positive
1,740 reviews
Demo Freedom Planet 2
Side-scrolling action platformer with four distinct character fighting styles
96% positive
1,739 reviews
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Bullet-hell boss rush with randomized fights and run-long upgrades
99% positive
1,737 reviews
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
Japanese folklore platformer with staff-bouncing combat and interconnected exploration
84% positive
1,733 reviews
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
Four classic side-scrolling action platformers with extra challenge modes
85% positive
1,728 reviews