TOP 100 SIDE-SCROLLING GAMES

Side-scrolling games are like that large pizza you order on a Saturday night - you just can't get enough. With their trademark left-to-right movement, players get to control a wacky protagonist as they navigate through goofy obstacles, pop colorful balloons and dodge deadly spikes. It's a genre that has stood the test of time and continues to keep us hooked for hours on end. So why do players love side-scrolling games? Is it the excitement of exploring new worlds and discovering hidden secrets? The adrenaline rush of narrowly avoiding danger at the very last second? Or perhaps it's the satisfaction of seeing your character progress and level up as you conquer each level. Whatever the reason may be, we know one thing for sure - this site has got you covered with a well-picked list of the top side-scrolling games out there. So grab your controller and get ready for a wild ride through the world of side-scrolling games.

#01
Games like SUPERゆきおんなちゃん

SUPERゆきおんなちゃん

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.9/10

#02
Games like 雨上がりのハナビィ Ameagari no Hanaby

雨上がりのハナビィ Ameagari no Hanaby

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#03
Games like Rift Racoon

Rift Racoon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#04
Games like Infinos Gaiden

Infinos Gaiden

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#05
Games like LISA: The Painful

LISA: The Painful

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#06
Games like ISOLAND: The Amusement Park

ISOLAND: The Amusement Park

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#07
Games like Corsair`s Madness Prologue: Jungle`s Island

Corsair`s Madness Prologue: Jungle`s Island

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#08
Games like INVERT

INVERT

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.8/10

#09
Games like Bumballon

Bumballon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#10
Games like Tres-Bashers

Tres-Bashers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#11
Games like BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer

BVOVB - Bruising Vengeance of the Vintage Boxer

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#12
Games like 打工吧!天使酱 ~天使在魔界的劳改生活~

打工吧!天使酱 ~天使在魔界的劳改生活~

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#13
Games like Kraino Origins

Kraino Origins

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Switch
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#14
Games like Castle Formers

Castle Formers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#15
Games like Clea

Clea

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#16
Games like CrushBorgs

CrushBorgs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#17
Games like GLAD VALAKAS TOWER DEFENCE 2

GLAD VALAKAS TOWER DEFENCE 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#18
Games like Tiny Dangerous Dungeons

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#19
Games like Roar of Revenge

Roar of Revenge

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#20
Games like Russian Subway Dogs

Russian Subway Dogs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, PC, Mac, Xbox One
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#21
Games like Depths of Sanity

Depths of Sanity

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#22
Games like Teacup

Teacup

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#23
Games like TOMOMI

TOMOMI

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#24
Games like ILY

ILY

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#25
Games like Star Island

Star Island

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#26
Games like Cold Call

Cold Call

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#27
Games like Pocket Witch

Pocket Witch

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#28
Games like Cat's Request

Cat's Request

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#29
Games like Life is not Auto

Life is not Auto

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#30
Games like We are Eva

We are Eva

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#31
Games like 魔法使いハナビィ Hanaby the Witch

魔法使いハナビィ Hanaby the Witch

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#32
Games like Zombotron

Zombotron

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.7/10

#33
Games like Operation STEEL

Operation STEEL

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#34
Games like Mixx Island: Remix

Mixx Island: Remix

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#35
Games like Grand Brix Shooter

Grand Brix Shooter

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PC
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#36
Games like Dogworld

Dogworld

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#37
Games like Mythargia

Mythargia

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#38
Games like 10mg: Always Down

10mg: Always Down

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#39
Games like Frog Hop

Frog Hop

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#40
Games like 夏まつりのハナビィ Hanaby's Summer Festival

夏まつりのハナビィ Hanaby's Summer Festival

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#41
Games like Gravity Snake

Gravity Snake

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#42
Games like Skator Gator

Skator Gator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#43
Games like Neon Souls

Neon Souls

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#44
Games like Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#45
Games like FALCO AXE

FALCO AXE

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#46
Games like Six F and Six 0

Six F and Six 0

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#47
Games like 100 hidden cats

100 hidden cats

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#48
Games like Color Souls

Color Souls

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#49
Games like Mon Amour

Mon Amour

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#50
Games like Lost Caves

Lost Caves

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#51
Games like Kungfu Cowboy

Kungfu Cowboy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#52
Games like Minit Fun Racer

Minit Fun Racer

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#53
Games like Neon

Neon

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#54
Games like Everybody Wham Wham

Everybody Wham Wham

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#55
Games like Gravity Ace

Gravity Ace

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#56
Games like Spirits Abyss

Spirits Abyss

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#57
Games like BalloonBoyBob

BalloonBoyBob

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#58
Games like ARMED SEVEN

ARMED SEVEN

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#59
Games like Streets of Fury EX

Streets of Fury EX

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#60
Games like Amberial Dreams

Amberial Dreams

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#61
Games like Teleportals. I swear it's a nice game

Teleportals. I swear it's a nice game

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.6/10

#62
Games like pixelBOT EXTREME!

pixelBOT EXTREME!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#63
Games like Viola: The Heroine's Melody

Viola: The Heroine's Melody

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#64
Games like Montaro RE

Montaro RE

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#65
Games like aMAZE Halloween

aMAZE Halloween

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#66
Games like Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2014
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#67
Games like Les aventures de Fierot

Les aventures de Fierot

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#68
Games like PSYCRON

PSYCRON

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#69
Games like Chocolate makes you happy 7

Chocolate makes you happy 7

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#70
Games like Gunkid 99

Gunkid 99

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#71
Games like Velocity Noodle

Velocity Noodle

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#72
Games like Beastie Land

Beastie Land

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#73
Games like Rick Henderson

Rick Henderson

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PS5, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#74
Games like Philophobia: The Fear of Love

Philophobia: The Fear of Love

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#75
Games like Alexio

Alexio

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#76
Games like Lost Astronaut

Lost Astronaut

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#77
Games like Parallel Shift

Parallel Shift

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#78
Games like Maximus 2: Street Gladiators

Maximus 2: Street Gladiators

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#79
Games like GOLF MONSTER

GOLF MONSTER

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#80
Games like Altero

Altero

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#81
Games like Remnants of Naezith

Remnants of Naezith

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#82
Games like Everslash

Everslash

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#83
Games like AshenForest

AshenForest

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#84
Games like Putty Pals

Putty Pals

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#85
Games like Epic Dumpster Bear: Dumpster Fire Redux

Epic Dumpster Bear: Dumpster Fire Redux

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#86
Games like Breadsticks

Breadsticks

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#87
Games like Total Party Kill

Total Party Kill

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#88
Games like 100 hidden turtles

100 hidden turtles

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#89
Games like BOX RUSH 2: Ice worlds

BOX RUSH 2: Ice worlds

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#90
Games like Two Legs

Two Legs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#91
Games like Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2024
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#92
Games like Notebook Ninja Fights

Notebook Ninja Fights

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#93
Games like CRAYON SHINCHAN The Storm Called! FLAMING KASUKABE RUNNER!!

CRAYON SHINCHAN The Storm Called! FLAMING KASUKABE RUNNER!!

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Android, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#94
Games like 100 hidden snails 2

100 hidden snails 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#95
Games like One Pixel

One Pixel

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Mac, PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#96
Games like Romino's Adventure

Romino's Adventure

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#97
Games like Crazy Gravity

Crazy Gravity

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#98
Games like 100 hidden mice

100 hidden mice

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#99
Games like Withering Rooms

Withering Rooms

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX
  • Release: 2024
  • Rating: 9.5/10

#100
Games like TrainFormation

TrainFormation

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2022
  • Rating: 9.5/10