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.
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
Side-view bullet hell boss rush with customizable spell card builds
97% positive
9,176 reviews
Worms Revolution
Turn-based worm battles with specialized classes and dynamic water
87% positive
9,119 reviews
The Vagrant
Side-scrolling action RPG with combo combat and a family mystery
90% positive
8,683 reviews
Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
Arctic puzzle platformer with two companions seeking a blizzard's source
81% positive
8,682 reviews
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Short, hand-drawn comedy adventure built around side-scrolling exploration
96% positive
8,481 reviews
UnEpic
2D action RPG with castle exploration and a murderous shadow
91% positive
8,187 reviews
DuckTales: Remastered
Remade 2D platformer following Scrooge McDuck's worldwide treasure hunt
88% positive
7,951 reviews
The Swapper
Sci-fi puzzle platformer built around clones and body swapping
94% positive
7,585 reviews
Magicite
Side-scrolling action roguelike with crafting and permanent death
85% positive
7,585 reviews
Pixel Piracy
Side-scrolling pirate sandbox about building ships and commanding crews
65% positive
7,355 reviews
The Silent Age
Side-scrolling point-and-click adventure with puzzles across two time periods
93% positive
7,196 reviews
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Persian-inspired Metroidvania with time powers and precision platforming
84% positive
7,156 reviews
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
2D action-platformer with wrestling combat across living and dead worlds
92% positive
7,108 reviews
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
Side-scrolling ninja stealth platformer with choices to evade or kill
96% positive
6,943 reviews
Eastern Exorcist
Hand-drawn side-scrolling action RPG about an exorcist fighting demons
84% positive
6,784 reviews
GRIME
2.5D Metroidvania built around parrying and absorbing enemies
85% positive
6,783 reviews
Laika: Aged Through Blood
Side-scrolling action adventure built around motorbike combat and exploration
91% positive
6,704 reviews
Axiom Verge
2D action platformer about exploring an alien labyrinth with glitches
90% positive
6,632 reviews
Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends
Punishing precision platformer about climbing a mountain on a pogo stick
83% positive
6,449 reviews
Gravity Circuit
Fast-paced 2D robot platformer built around punches and grappling
91% positive
6,298 reviews
Sheltered
Post-apocalyptic survival management centered on a family's underground shelter
82% positive
6,282 reviews
Rayman® Origins
2D platformer with unlockable abilities and four-player local co-op
94% positive
6,231 reviews
Home Behind
Side-scrolling survival RPG about fleeing war, sickness, and famine
84% positive
6,153 reviews
The Pedestrian
Side-scrolling puzzle platformer about rearranging and reconnecting public signs
97% positive
6,119 reviews