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.

#901	ActRaiser License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii Release: 1990 Rating: 8/10
#902	Guilty Gear X2 License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8/10
#903	Streets of Rage II License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, PS3, Wii, Android, Switch Release: 1993 Rating: 8/10
#904	Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle - 001/II License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Wii, PS3 Release: 1998 Rating: 8/10
#905	Vector License: commercial Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC Release: 2013 Rating: 8/10
#906	Bad Piggies License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2012 Rating: 8/10
#907	Blazing Star License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Switch, PS4, PC, Mac, Wii, Xbox One Release: 1998 Rating: 8/10
#908	Nihilumbra License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Switch, Android, Wii U, PS4 Release: 2013 Rating: 8/10
#909	Unworthy License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#910	Hero Express License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#911	THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#912	Hug Survivor License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#913	Antbassador License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#914	Astebros License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#915	GIBZ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8/10
#916	Dungeon Escape License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10
#917	Peril by MDE License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#918	The Tribulation Entanglement License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#919	Arksync License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2024 Rating: 8/10
#920	～Daydream～When butterflies dance License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#921	涨粉二维码 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#922	Miner Gun Builder License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#923	Planet of Lana License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#924	Makis Adventure License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#925	Gal Guardians: Demon Purge License: n/a Platforms: PS5, XSX, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#926	They Came From the Sky 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#927	CounterSide License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#928	pureya License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#929	Grapple Dog License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#930	DARTHY License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10
#931	Red Tie Runner License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#932	Planet Centauri License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10
#933	GraFi License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#934	aMAZE Lunar License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#935	Leowald License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#936	Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#937	RRRR License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#938	Goat over it License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#939	Robot Robert License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#940	Jack Axe: The Trial License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#941	Melodramatica License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#942	Death Tales License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, PS5 Release: 2020 Rating: 8/10
#943	Alien Soldier License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, Wii Release: 2011 Rating: 8/10
#944	Awesome Pea License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#945	Roguelands License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8/10
#946	Reign of Bullets License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8/10
#947	Nova-111 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One, PS3 Release: 2015 Rating: 8/10
#948	Super Time Force Ultra License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8/10
#949	Rogue Legacy License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, PS Vita, Mac, PS3, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 8/10
#950	Hunter Girls License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#951	Mighty Chameleon Brothers License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#952	Deepest Sword License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8/10
#953	Super Catboy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#954	Dangerous Level License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#955	Sit on bottle License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#956	Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#957	Prehistorik 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1993 Rating: 8/10
#958	Super Dungeon Boy License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8/10
#959	Brotherhood United License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#960	Haunt the House: Terrortown License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2014 Rating: 8/10
#961	Oxenfree License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10
#962	Treachery In Beatdown City License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 8/10
#963	Toki License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, Mac, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad Release: 2019 Rating: 8/10
#964	Sonic Rush License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2005 Rating: 8/10
#965	Streets of Rage 2 License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, PS3, 3DS, Mac, Android, Wii, Switch Release: 2011 Rating: 7.9/10
#966	Super Castlevania IV License: commercial Platforms: Console, Wii U, Wii Release: 1991 Rating: 7.9/10
#967	Voyage License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch, XSX, PS4 Release: 2021 Rating: 7.9/10
#968	Shank License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.9/10
#969	Key Escape License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.9/10
#970	100 hidden cupcakes License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.9/10
#971	Pharaonic License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.9/10
#972	Jets 'n' Guns Gold License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2014 Rating: 7.9/10
#973	Geometry May. I swear it's a nice free game License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 7.9/10
#974	Maytroid. I swear it's a nice game too License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 7.9/10
#975	Deadly 30 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 7.9/10
#976	Signs of Life License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 7.9/10
#977	Super Crate Box License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, Switch, PS4 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.9/10
#978	IN THE BUILDING: CATS 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.9/10
#979	Katy and Bob Way Back Home License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.9/10
#980	Doug and Lily License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.9/10
#981	Worms 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.9/10
#982	Escape Doodland License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2018 Rating: 7.9/10
#983	Beeftacular License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.9/10
#984	Castle Of Secrets: Prologue License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.9/10
#985	Stickman Trenches License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.9/10
#986	Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 7.9/10
#987	1993 Space Machine License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Release: 2016 Rating: 7.9/10
#988	Corgi Warlock License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 7.9/10
#989	140 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 7.9/10
#990	Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 7.9/10
#991	Shantae License: commercial Platforms: Switch, PS4, PS5 Release: 2002 Rating: 7.9/10
#992	Odin Sphere License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3 Release: 2007 Rating: 7.9/10
#993	Claw License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 1997 Rating: 7.9/10
#994	Ristar License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android, Wii, Switch Release: 1995 Rating: 7.9/10
#995	Gunman Clive 2 License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC Release: 2015 Rating: 7.9/10
#996	The Fall License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Release: 2014 Rating: 7.9/10
#997	Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Wii U, Xbox One, Switch, PS5 Release: 2014 Rating: 7.9/10
#998	SATAZIUS License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2011 Rating: 7.9/10
#999	The Cave License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii, PS3, Wii U Release: 2013 Rating: 7.9/10
#1000	Trine License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 7.8/10