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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Sheltered
Post-apocalyptic survival management centered on a family's underground shelter
82% positive
5,704 reviews
UnEpic
2D action RPG with castle exploration and a murderous shadow
91% positive
5,586 reviews
SKYHILL
Turn-based survival roguelike about descending a mutant-filled hotel
79% positive
5,468 reviews
Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat
Online stick-figure shooter with dual-wielding and custom maps
88% positive
Free
DEADBOLT
2D stealth action where the reaper dies in one shot
96% positive
5,401 reviews
DLC Quest
A satirical platformer where basic abilities require in-game DLC purchases
88% positive
5,400 reviews
Demo The Pedestrian
Side-scrolling puzzle platformer about rearranging and reconnecting public signs
97% positive
5,387 reviews
Silver Pines
Side-scrolling survival horror where better equipment opens new routes
95% positive
5,310 reviews
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Side-scrolling action and detailed rice farming on a demon-filled island
92% positive
5,262 reviews
King Arthur's Gold
Team-based 2D medieval combat with castles you build and destroy
84% positive
Free
Home Behind
Side-scrolling survival RPG about fleeing war, sickness, and famine
83% positive
5,228 reviews
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
Side-scrolling shooter pits a gangster against zombies and World War II soldiers
94% positive
5,060 reviews
Lost Ruins
2D dungeon platformer with deliberate combat and elemental hazards
86% positive
4,986 reviews
Demo GRIME
2.5D Metroidvania built around parrying and absorbing enemies
83% positive
4,939 reviews
The Last Faith
Gothic 2D action game with tough combat and ability-gated exploration
82% positive
4,939 reviews
METAL SLUG
Side-scrolling arcade shooter with six missions and a tank
89% positive
4,921 reviews
Happy Wheels
Side-scrolling physics racing with lethal obstacles and community-made courses
95% positive
4,873 reviews
Gensokyo Night Festival
2D action with combo combat and shots you can teleport to
76% positive
4,783 reviews
Unravel
Physics-based puzzle platformer using yarn to cross natural obstacles
90% positive
4,780 reviews
Melody's Escape
Side-scrolling rhythm runner with obstacle courses generated from your music
92% positive
4,718 reviews
Mega Man 11
Side-scrolling action platformer with robot boss weapons and power boosts
89% positive
4,658 reviews
Regions Of Ruin
Side-scrolling action RPG with dwarf settlement building and exploration
86% positive
4,650 reviews
Gato Roboto
A 2D exploration platformer where a cat pilots a mech
94% positive
4,641 reviews
DISTRAINT 2
A psychological horror sequel about guilt and finding hope
96% positive
4,577 reviews