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
1,927 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Slimeward
Idle town building where attacking a slime supplies your resources
88% positive
370 reviews
Beholgar
Side-scrolling metroidvania with magic rings, spells, and weapon upgrades
75% positive
369 reviews
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
An arcade collection with mid-game saves and adjustable difficulty settings
63% positive
368 reviews
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Side-scrolling action platformer drawing its monsters from Spanish folklore
92% positive
364 reviews
Sakura Gozen
Side-scrolling adult RPG with a samurai aiming for tournament victory
95% positive
362 reviews
Loot Hero DX
A loot-grinding action RPG with automatic fights and stat upgrades
72% positive
361 reviews
Meow Express
Side-scrolling arcade runner about ferrying cats on a flying robot vacuum
86% positive
Free
Strange Telephone
A surreal adventure through worlds created by dialing phone numbers
83% positive
359 reviews
Pharaoh Rebirth+
Side-scrolling action platformer starring a cursed rabbit treasure hunter
89% positive
358 reviews
Demo 10 Second Ninja X
Side-scrolling puzzle platformer about clearing robot-filled levels in ten seconds
84% positive
357 reviews
Demo Symphonia
2D precision platformer where a violin bow propels you
87% positive
355 reviews
Volkolak: The Will of Gods
A side-scrolling Soulslike metroidvania with human and werewolf forms
87% positive
353 reviews
Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened
A point-and-click puzzle adventure set in Wonderland before Alice arrives
90% positive
Free
Faeland
A 2D action RPG where new abilities unlock hidden paths
80% positive
350 reviews
Abathor
Side-scrolling action platformer with four-player local co-op and competition for loot
86% positive
350 reviews
Demo The Legend of Karl
Side-scrolling action RPG with hack-and-slash combat in a spirit-ruled world
76% positive
Free
The Strongest TOFU
A one-button precision platformer where you play as fragile tofu
99% positive
348 reviews
Demo Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
Side-scrolling ninja beat 'em up with a wave-based survival mode
93% positive
347 reviews
R-Type Dimensions EX
Side-scrolling arcade shooters with switchable original and remade graphics
87% positive
347 reviews
Soul Guardians
Side-scrolling action RPG with custom combos built around your class
67% positive
Free
GEX Trilogy
Three retro platformers starring a gecko with pop-culture quips
71% positive
347 reviews
Primal Light
A retro action platformer with acrobatic moves and hidden upgrades
79% positive
346 reviews
Yugo Puzzle
Minimalist 2D puzzle game about jumping and merging jelly blocks
98% positive
346 reviews
Hell is Other Demons
A bullet-hell shooter combining platforming with waves of demons
92% positive
345 reviews