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
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Bladed fury
A 2D hack-and-slash adventure through Chinese history and mythology
86% positive
3,014 reviews
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
Fast-paced side-scrolling platformer with Spin Dash and Homing Attack
44% positive
2,964 reviews
Timespinner
Side-scrolling action RPG with time-stopping powers and a connected world
86% positive
2,933 reviews
Charlie Murder
Side-scrolling punk beat 'em up with loot and co-op
96% positive
2,919 reviews
Deadswitch 3
Free-to-play 2D shooter with ranked matches and co-op survival
73% positive
Free
Squishy the Suicidal Pig
Puzzle platformer about finding the right way to die
82% positive
2,904 reviews
Metal Unit
Side-scrolling action roguelite with mech combat and permanent upgrades
83% positive
2,902 reviews
Guacamelee! 2
2D Metroidvania with wrestling combat and chicken-form platforming
91% positive
2,869 reviews
The Fall
Side-scrolling sci-fi adventure with puzzles built around an AI's rules
88% positive
2,865 reviews
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Retro action platforming with crude humor and demanding jump-and-shoot levels
90% positive
2,854 reviews
Arisen Force: Life Devotee - Initial Ver.
Free side-scrolling action RPG with counters, throws, and executions
95% positive
Free
Valfaris
Sci-fi side-scrolling shooter with heavy metal and gory combat
82% positive
2,840 reviews
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
2D action-platformer with wrestling combat across living and dead worlds
93% positive
2,821 reviews
DEAD OR SCHOOL
Side-scrolling action RPG about reaching school through zombie territory
84% positive
2,817 reviews
Crazy Flasher Series 2021
Five 2D Flash action games mixing brawling and shooting
88% positive
2,805 reviews
Holo X Break
A side-scrolling beat 'em up starring Hololive's virtual performers
86% positive
Free
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Side-scrolling beat 'em up with fighting-game moves and character upgrades
83% positive
2,762 reviews
Will You Snail?
Precision platformer where an AI predicts your moves and places traps
97% positive
2,760 reviews
Fight'N Rage
2D arcade brawler with branching routes and local co-op
92% positive
2,734 reviews
Electronic Super Joy
A precision platformer with electronic music and missile-filled obstacle courses
89% positive
2,715 reviews
Demo Mining Mechs
Casual mining game with mech upgrades and online co-op
89% positive
2,696 reviews
Nice Day for Fishing
Side-scrolling fishing RPG with timed battles against aquatic bosses
86% positive
2,692 reviews
The Rogue Prince of Persia
Side-scrolling action roguelite with wall-running through changing levels
87% positive
2,662 reviews
Creepy Tale
A fairy-tale puzzle-platformer about rescuing your brother from forest creatures
87% positive
2,655 reviews