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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Corsair`s Madness Prologue: Jungle`s Island
Side-scrolling pirate platformer with swordplay, secrets, and supernatural powers
96% positive
Free
Volgarr the Viking II
Side-scrolling action platformer built around precise jumps and punishing combat
78% positive
91 reviews
Cattie
A retro cat platformer with wall jumps and swipe attacks
92% positive
91 reviews
Demo Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
Side-scrolling action RPG where rebuilding a kingdom strengthens your characters
55% positive
91 reviews
DOOMER'S ADVENTURE
A difficult side-scrolling platformer with a bleak, existential tone
86% positive
90 reviews
Demo Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
A side-scrolling action roguelite where monster parts reshape your character
72% positive
90 reviews
Demo SomnaBuster
A 2D platformer built around explosive broom jumps and rebounds
98% positive
90 reviews
life is not auto
A timing game where keypresses keep a character's organs working
94% positive
90 reviews
MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme
Side-scrolling action RPG with punishing combat and shifting quests
77% positive
90 reviews
Demo Walk The Frog
A puzzle adventure where sticky notes become a frog’s path
96% positive
90 reviews
Mexican Ninja
A side-scrolling roguelite brawler with powers from Mexican-Japanese spirits
90% positive
90 reviews
Desktop Wallet Heroes
An idle RPG played along the bottom of your desktop
47% positive
Free
Grimind
A horror puzzle platformer where escape takes timing and logic
63% positive
89 reviews
Black Paradox
Side-scrolling roguelite shooter with permanent upgrades between attempts
72% positive
89 reviews
Demo ChainStaff
Side-scrolling action built around a transforming spear and grappling hook
91% positive
89 reviews
Duck Dash
A side-scrolling platformer starring a duck with a high-speed dash
87% positive
Free
Demo Infinos Gaiden
Side-scrolling arcade shooter with environmental obstacles and large boss fights
98% positive
88 reviews
Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
Side-scrolling platformer with dungeon paths unlocked by new abilities
92% positive
88 reviews
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VELASTER
Side-scrolling action RPG built around parries and demanding boss fights
85% positive
88 reviews
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Vapor World: Over The Mind
Souls-like action RPG about escaping a world made of nightmares
48% positive
88 reviews
Demo Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
Side-scrolling metroidvania with elemental magic and a dragon companion
86% positive
88 reviews
Awkward Valley
Daily-planning sim where exercise, snacks, and therapy shape your routine
90% positive
Free
Bloody Zombies
Side-scrolling zombie brawler for players with or without VR headsets
56% positive
87 reviews
Heart Star
Puzzle platformer about switching worlds to guide two friends
98% positive
87 reviews