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.

#1001	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
#1002	SATAZIUS License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2011 Rating: 7.9/10
#1003	The Cave License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii, PS3, Wii U Release: 2013 Rating: 7.9/10
#1004	Trine License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 7.8/10
#1005	Double Dragon EX License: commercial Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 7.8/10
#1006	Beavis and Butt-head in Virtual Stupidity License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1995 Rating: 7.8/10
#1007	Worms Revolution License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.8/10
#1008	Wall World License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#1009	The Danger Zone License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#1010	Rosenkreuzstilette License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#1011	The Ultimatest Battle License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#1012	DoFi License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#1013	Deadswitch 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1014	Hidden Desert War Top-Down 3D License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.8/10
#1015	Balthazar's Dream License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#1016	Horace License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2019 Rating: 7.8/10
#1017	Tiny Thor License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#1018	Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action! License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2013 Rating: 7.8/10
#1019	DuckTales Remastered License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii U Release: 2013 Rating: 7.8/10
#1020	Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#1021	Mission Ammunition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#1022	Vigil: The Longest Night License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 7.8/10
#1023	Astronite License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 7.8/10
#1024	Astro Sentai Jarbonder License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7.8/10
#1025	Devious Dungeon 2 License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, PC, Android, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7.8/10
#1026	Sword of Destiny License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 7.8/10
#1027	The Longest Road on Earth License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1028	Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7.8/10
#1029	Age of Barbarian Extended Cut License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1030	Daydreamer: Awakened Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2015 Rating: 7.8/10
#1031	Bladed fury License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: 7.8/10
#1032	Mystik Belle License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 7.8/10
#1033	Run Ralph Run License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1034	Phoenix Hope License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1035	Unravel License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1036	EarthNight License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 7.8/10
#1037	Mighty Gunvolt: Burst License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, Switch, PC, PS4 Release: 2019 Rating: 7.8/10
#1038	Jitsu Squad License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 7.8/10
#1039	The Final Station License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac, Switch, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1040	StarBreak License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1041	Laika: Aged Through Blood License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#1042	Insect Adventure License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1043	Viy: Retold Story License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1044	Active Mummy License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1045	Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac, Switch Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1046	Never give up! License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1047	A Boy and His Blob License: n/a Platforms: Console, 3DS, Wii, PS4, PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Android, Xbox One, PS3 Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#1048	Worms Reloaded License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2010 Rating: 7.8/10
#1049	The Impossible Game License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2014 Rating: 7.8/10
#1050	Sound Shapes License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PS Vita, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.8/10
#1051	Angry Birds License: Freemium Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, DS, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: 7.8/10
#1052	Semblance License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2018 Rating: 7.8/10
#1053	Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider License: n/a Platforms: PS5, PC, Switch, PS4 Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#1054	Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack! License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1055	Lunark License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#1056	Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon License: n/a Platforms: PS4, 3DS, Switch, PC, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.8/10
#1057	Mighty Goose License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Mac, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#1058	R-Type License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, Switch, Wii U, Wii Release: 1987 Rating: 7.7/10
#1059	Sonic the Hedgehog License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, 3DS, Switch, Mac, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Android, Xbox One Release: 1991 Rating: 7.7/10
#1060	My Memory of Us License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 7.7/10
#1061	Top Spin License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, Mac Release: 2003 Rating: 7.7/10
#1062	난중설화: The Tales of Imjin War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.7/10
#1063	Run n Jump License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.7/10
#1064	GoNNER License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Android, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.7/10
#1065	The TakeOver License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 7.7/10
#1066	Spiders Everywhere License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.7/10
#1067	Goodnight, Lily License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7.7/10
#1068	Shadow Complex Remastered License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.7/10
#1069	Gearshifters License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 7.7/10
#1070	Polyroll License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 7.7/10
#1071	Flynn: Son of Crimson License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 7.7/10
#1072	Nakawak: Expanded Color Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.7/10
#1073	Axiom Verge 2 License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS5, PS4 Release: 2022 Rating: 7.7/10
#1074	Young Souls License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 7.7/10
#1075	Moi Mei License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 7.7/10
#1076	Quiet Thoughts License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.7/10
#1077	RedEx License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7.7/10
#1078	Lawyer Guy: Defender of Justice License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7.7/10
#1079	Bomb The Monsters! License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 7.7/10
#1080	Cataegis : The White Wind License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 7.7/10
#1081	Silence of the Sleep License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 7.7/10
#1082	BRAIN / OUT License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.7/10
#1083	Kuro survival License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.7/10
#1084	Eagle Island Twist License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 7.7/10
#1085	Cendric License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 7.7/10
#1086	Star Sky License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, Switch, Wii U Release: 2015 Rating: 7.7/10
#1087	Ms. Pac-Man for Prizes License: commercial Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 7.7/10
#1088	King Arthur's Gold License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 7.7/10
#1089	STURMWIND EX License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 7.7/10
#1090	GravNewton License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.7/10
#1091	Void Source License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4 Release: 2020 Rating: 7.7/10
#1092	Xenosis License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.7/10
#1093	Zero Wing License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 7.7/10
#1094	Cally's Caves 3 License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 7.7/10
#1095	Valdis Story: Abyssal City License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 7.7/10
#1096	Draw Chilly License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad Release: 2019 Rating: 7.7/10
#1097	Chariot License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, PS3 Release: 2014 Rating: 7.7/10
#1098	The King of Fighters 2001 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Console, Switch, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2001 Rating: 7.6/10
#1099	Panzer Paladin License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 7.6/10
#1100	Worms 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.6/10