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	Final Fight License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, PS2, PC, Wii U Release: 1989 Rating: 7.5/10
#1207	Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, DS Release: 1995 Rating: 7.5/10
#1208	Mega Man Zero License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2002 Rating: 7.5/10
#1209	Fist Puncher License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 7.5/10
#1210	Rigid Force: Alpha License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Switch, PS4 Release: 2018 Rating: 7.5/10
#1211	Elderand License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2023 Rating: 7.5/10
#1212	Master Spy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2015 Rating: 7.5/10
#1213	Metal Slug Advance License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2004 Rating: 7.4/10
#1214	LostWinds License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Wii, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1215	R-Type Delta License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 1998 Rating: 7.4/10
#1216	Drill Dozer License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2005 Rating: 7.4/10
#1217	Sonic Advance 2 License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2002 Rating: 7.4/10
#1218	Shank 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1219	Castlevania License: n/a Platforms: Console, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U Release: 1986 Rating: 7.4/10
#1220	Kirby and the Amazing Mirror License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2004 Rating: 7.4/10
#1221	Gradius Galaxies License: commercial Platforms: Release: 2001 Rating: 7.4/10
#1222	Omega Strike License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1223	aMAZE Dark Times License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1224	STANDBY License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1225	EARTH'S DAWN License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1226	Highly Likely License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1227	Wonder Boy Returns Remix License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4 Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1228	Shadow Gangs License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1229	Veggie Menace License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.4/10
#1230	Steampunk Tower 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1231	FOX n FORESTS License: n/a Platforms: Switch, Mac, PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1232	Minoria License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1233	ELMIA License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1234	Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1235	Black: The Fall License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1236	Crea License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1237	DLC Quest License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1238	Colossus Down License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1239	Crying Pony License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.4/10
#1240	Mighty Gunvolt License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, PS4 Release: 2015 Rating: 7.4/10
#1241	Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, XSX, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 7.4/10
#1242	Cathedral License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10
#1243	Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 7.4/10
#1244	Kunai License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1245	Paw Paw Paw License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1246	The Adventures of Mr. Bobley License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 7.4/10
#1247	A Fold Apart License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 7.4/10
#1248	Draw Rider License: n/a Platforms: Android, iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1249	Draw Slasher License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1250	The Legend of Karl License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1251	They Bleed Pixels License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1252	R-Type Final License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 7.4/10
#1253	Rayman 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, Wii U Release: 2003 Rating: 7.4/10
#1254	Akai Katana License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox One Release: 2011 Rating: 7.4/10
#1255	Closure License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Browser, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1256	Capsized License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2011 Rating: 7.4/10
#1257	PixelJunk Shooter License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS3, Mac Release: 2009 Rating: 7.4/10
#1258	The King of Fighters XI License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3 Release: 2005 Rating: 7.4/10
#1259	Tomba! License: commercial Platforms: Console, PS3, PS5, PS4, Switch, PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.4/10
#1260	Worms 2: Armageddon License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: 7.4/10
#1261	Resogun License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1262	Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, 3DS, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1263	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
#1264	Karateka License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1265	Chasm License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1266	Risk of Rain License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS Vita, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#1267	Bionic Commando Rearmed License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 7.4/10
#1268	Bit.Trip Void License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Console, 3DS, Wii, Switch Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#1269	The Adventures of Lomax License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1996 Rating: 7.4/10
#1270	Planet Alpha License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.4/10
#1271	Drifting Lands License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#1272	R-Type Final 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, XSX, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1273	Actraiser: Renaissance License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1274	Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.4/10
#1275	Hue License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.4/10
#1276	Sonic Colors License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii, DS, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Release: 2010 Rating: 7.3/10
#1277	Scribblenauts License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#1278	Trials HD License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#1279	Tekken Advance License: commercial Platforms: Release: 2001 Rating: 7.3/10
#1280	Mortal Kombat II License: commercial Platforms: Console, PS3, PC Release: 1993 Rating: 7.3/10
#1281	Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2 License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 2004 Rating: 7.3/10
#1282	Primal License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PS4, PS3 Release: 2003 Rating: 7.3/10
#1283	Sonic Advance License: commercial Platforms: Android, Wii U Release: 2001 Rating: 7.3/10
#1284	Guilty Gear X License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 7.3/10
#1285	Gradius License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Wii Release: 1985 Rating: 7.3/10
#1286	Mega Man 10 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Wii, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.3/10
#1287	Swords and Soldiers License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, 3DS, Switch, Android, Wii U Release: 2009 Rating: 7.3/10
#1288	Pinstripe License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 7.3/10
#1289	The Way License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.3/10
#1290	Tembo The Badass Elephant License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release: 2015 Rating: 7.3/10
#1291	Gradius Gaiden License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#1292	NBA ShootOut 97 License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#1293	Ruthless Safari License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.3/10
#1294	Weird Hero License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.3/10
#1295	RACE License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 7.3/10
#1296	Phalanx License: commercial Platforms: Wii Release: 1991 Rating: 7.3/10
#1297	The King of Fighters 2000 License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, PS4, Switch, PS3, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2000 Rating: 7.3/10
#1298	3000th Duel License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 7.3/10
#1299	Three Pigeons in a Trench Coat License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.3/10
#1300	Onion Assault License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.3/10