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.
Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
Dark fantasy side-scrolling action RPG with tough bosses and choices
78% positive
309 reviews
CONERU -DIMENSION GIRL-
2D action platformer about an android sharing a body with a girl
96% positive
295 reviews
MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE
Pixel-art detective adventure across four short, eerie mystery cases
80% positive
291 reviews
Tiny Thor
Side-scrolling platformer built around ricocheting hammer throws and precision jumps
82% positive
290 reviews
Crazy Flasher 7 Mercenary Empire(stand-alone Version)
Post-apocalyptic side-scrolling action RPG with zombies and hired allies
52% positive
263 reviews
City Siege: Faction Island
Side-scrolling action strategy with squad tactics and destructible buildings
68% positive
256 reviews
FLARE NUINUI QUEST
Retro action platformer with pistol combat and hidden secrets
93% positive
256 reviews
Asteria
Sci-fi 2D platformer with destructible terrain and dungeon bosses
55% positive
250 reviews
Puzzle Cube
3D color-matching puzzle where sliding boxes clears handcrafted levels
77% positive
243 reviews
Speed Stars
Side-scrolling sprint racing with two controls and precise timing
80% positive
242 reviews
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: Closure Edition
Story-driven puzzle adventure about freeing souls trapped in repeating days
99% positive
242 reviews
Shu
Side-scrolling platformer about escaping a storm with rescued villagers' powers
76% positive
231 reviews
While the Iron's Hot
Crafting adventure about smithing, solving puzzles, and rebuilding a village
82% positive
225 reviews
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
Side-scrolling beat 'em up with unlockable playable enemies
85% positive
220 reviews
Blood Harvest 3
Fast-paced 2D action across arenas packed with enemies and bosses
75% positive
219 reviews
Check Inn
2D hotel management puzzle about fitting rooms and serving guests
84% positive
208 reviews
Supercow
Cartoon side-scrolling platformer with head-stomping enemies and hidden treasure
98% positive
202 reviews
FUBUKI ～zero in on Holoearth～ HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE
Fast side-scrolling pixel action with sword fights and wall jumps
87% positive
199 reviews
Timen runner
Timed 2D platformer with random levels and collectible time extensions
59% positive
191 reviews
Venture to the Vile
2.5D Metroidvania about gaining powers to explore a monster-infested town
77% positive
185 reviews
Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!
Pixel-art RPG about hunting ingredients and running an underground diner
75% positive
179 reviews
Watcher Chronicles
2D action RPG with difficult bosses and local co-op
87% positive
173 reviews
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
Horror visual novel with side-scrolling exploration and supernatural school mysteries
98% positive
173 reviews
Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
Dark fantasy action platformer built around alchemy and exploration
82% positive
171 reviews