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
432 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
Succubus Affection
Side-scrolling action RPG with monster fights and adult content
92% positive
1,255 reviews
METAL SLUG XX
Side-scrolling arcade shooter with branching missions and local co-op
53% positive
1,243 reviews
StrikeForce Kitty
Side-scrolling puzzle adventure where kittens steal costumes from foxes
89% positive
1,239 reviews
Portal Dungeon
Side-scrolling action roguelite with character builds and cooperative dungeon runs
88% positive
1,197 reviews
HoloParade
Side-scrolling tower defense with hololive characters and musical formations
85% positive
1,156 reviews
Warfare Legacy Collection
Side-scrolling strategy across two world wars and shifting front lines
93% positive
1,147 reviews
Big Helmet Heroes
Side-scrolling brawler with unlockable knights and local co-op
76% positive
1,142 reviews
LOST EPIC
Side-scrolling action RPG with customizable weapon skills and god battles
72% positive
1,138 reviews
Nitro Express
Side-scrolling shooter about police fighting rogue drones in Nitro City
77% positive
1,129 reviews
RADical ROACH Remastered
Side-scrolling shooter about a radioactive cockroach fighting armies of fleas
56% positive
Free
One Hand Clapping
A 2D puzzle platformer controlled by singing and humming
85% positive
1,119 reviews
Double Dragon Trilogy
Three side-scrolling arcade beat 'em ups in one collection
54% positive
1,113 reviews
Iron Meat
Side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter against mutants and multi-phase bosses
97% positive
1,111 reviews
Dragon Marked For Death
Quest-based side-scrolling action RPG with varied characters and online co-op
77% positive
1,110 reviews
Toki Tori 2+
Open-world puzzle platformer where whistles and stomps influence creatures
85% positive
1,105 reviews
The Disney Afternoon Collection
Six retro Disney action games with rewind and timed challenges
87% positive
1,072 reviews
Swords and Soldiers HD
Side-scrolling strategy battles with armies, spells, and rival castles
78% positive
1,059 reviews
Mago
Pixel-art platformer with wand puzzles and occasional mecha levels
93% positive
1,053 reviews
Gunbrella
Side-scrolling action adventure with a gun that doubles as an umbrella
85% positive
1,052 reviews
Terror of Hemasaurus
2D arcade action with monsters and physics-driven city destruction
91% positive
1,045 reviews
Fading Afternoon
Side-scrolling yakuza brawler with city exploration and multiple endings
81% positive
1,033 reviews
Olija
Side-scrolling action adventure built around a harpoon for movement and combat
90% positive
995 reviews
Tank Team
Online tank battles with divided controls and one lookout
91% positive
Free
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
Side-scrolling action adventure about a shaman seeking his father's spirit
83% positive
986 reviews