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.

#1201	Child of Light License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PS3, Xbox 360 Release: 2014 Rating: 7.5/10
#1202	Mega Man Zero 3 License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2004 Rating: 7.5/10
#1203	GrimGrimoire License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console, Switch, PS4, PS5, PS3 Release: 2007 Rating: 7.5/10
#1204	Sonic Advance 3 License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2004 Rating: 7.5/10
#1205	Alien Hominid License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS2, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, XSX, Switch Release: 2004 Rating: 7.5/10
#1206	Castlevania License: n/a Platforms: Console, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U Release: 1986 Rating: 7.5/10
#1207	Mega Man Zero License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2002 Rating: 7.5/10
#1208	R-Type Delta License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 1998 Rating: 7.5/10
#1209	Mortal Kombat II License: commercial Platforms: Console, PS3, PC Release: 1993 Rating: 7.5/10
#1210	Einhander License: commercial Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 1997 Rating: 7.5/10
#1211	Gradius Gaiden License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1997 Rating: 7.5/10
#1212	Samurai Shodown II License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS4, Switch, Mac, Xbox One, Wii, Xbox 360 Release: 1994 Rating: 7.5/10
#1213	Fist Puncher License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 7.5/10
#1214	Rigid Force: Alpha License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Switch, PS4 Release: 2018 Rating: 7.5/10
#1215	Elderand License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2023 Rating: 7.5/10
#1216	Master Spy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2015 Rating: 7.5/10
#1217	Metal Slug Advance License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2004 Rating: 7.4/10
#1218	LostWinds License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Wii, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1219	Drill Dozer License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2005 Rating: 7.4/10
#1220	Sonic Advance 2 License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2002 Rating: 7.4/10
#1221	Shank 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1222	Kirby and the Amazing Mirror License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2004 Rating: 7.4/10
#1223	Veggie Menace License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.4/10
#1224	Steampunk Tower 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1225	FOX n FORESTS License: n/a Platforms: Switch, Mac, PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1226	Omega Strike License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1227	aMAZE Dark Times License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1228	STANDBY License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1229	EARTH'S DAWN License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1230	Highly Likely License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1231	Wonder Boy Returns Remix License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4 Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1232	Gradius Galaxies License: commercial Platforms: Release: 2001 Rating: 7.4/10
#1233	Fighters Destiny License: commercial Platforms: Release: 1998 Rating: 7.4/10
#1234	Shadow Gangs License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1235	Minoria License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1236	DLC Quest License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1237	Cathedral License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1238	Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 7.4/10
#1239	Kunai License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1240	Paw Paw Paw License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1241	Colossus Down License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1242	Sword of Destiny License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1243	Crying Pony License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.4/10
#1244	Mighty Gunvolt License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, PS4 Release: 2015 Rating: 7.4/10
#1245	ELMIA License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1246	Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1247	Black: The Fall License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1248	Crea License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1249	Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, XSX, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 7.4/10
#1250	The Adventures of Mr. Bobley License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 7.4/10
#1251	A Fold Apart License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1252	Draw Rider License: n/a Platforms: Android, iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1253	Draw Slasher License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1254	The Legend of Karl License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1255	They Bleed Pixels License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1256	R-Type Final License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 7.4/10
#1257	Rayman 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, Wii U Release: 2003 Rating: 7.4/10
#1258	Akai Katana License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 7.4/10
#1259	Closure License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Browser, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1260	Capsized License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2011 Rating: 7.4/10
#1261	PixelJunk Shooter License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS3, Mac Release: 2009 Rating: 7.4/10
#1262	The King of Fighters XI License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3 Release: 2005 Rating: 7.4/10
#1263	Worms 2: Armageddon License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: 7.4/10
#1264	Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1265	Resogun License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1266	Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, 3DS, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1267	Risk of Rain License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS Vita, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1268	Chasm License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1269	Bionic Commando Rearmed License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 7.4/10
#1270	Bit.Trip Void License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, 3DS, Wii, Switch Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1271	The Adventures of Lomax License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1996 Rating: 7.4/10
#1272	Planet Alpha License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1273	Drifting Lands License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1274	R-Type Final 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, XSX, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1275	Actraiser: Renaissance License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1276	Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1277	Hue License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1278	Sonic Colors License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii, DS, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Release: 2010 Rating: 7.3/10
#1279	Scribblenauts License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#1280	Trials HD License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#1281	Gradius License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Wii Release: 1985 Rating: 7.3/10
#1282	Tekken Advance License: commercial Platforms: Release: 2001 Rating: 7.3/10
#1283	Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2 License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 2004 Rating: 7.3/10
#1284	Primal License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PS4, PS3 Release: 2003 Rating: 7.3/10
#1285	Sonic Advance License: commercial Platforms: Android, Wii U Release: 2001 Rating: 7.3/10
#1286	Guilty Gear X License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 7.3/10
#1287	NBA ShootOut 97 License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#1288	Mega Man 10 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Wii, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.3/10
#1289	Swords and Soldiers License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, 3DS, Switch, Android, Wii U Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#1290	Pinstripe License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 7.3/10
#1291	The Way License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.3/10
#1292	Tembo The Badass Elephant License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release: 2015 Rating: 7.3/10
#1293	Really Big Sky License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2012 Rating: 7.3/10
#1294	Dungeon Delver License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.3/10
#1295	Survirus License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.3/10
#1296	Karateka License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC Release: 2012 Rating: 7.3/10
#1297	BlastFort License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.3/10
#1298	Circus Electrique License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, XSX, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 7.3/10
#1299	Deepening Fire License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.3/10
#1300	Listen to the Wind License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.3/10