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.

#601	Oliver's Adventures in the Fairyland License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.5/10
#602	Deathsmiles License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Android, iPhone / iPad, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.5/10
#603	Time Commando License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 8.5/10
#604	Iconoclasts License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.5/10
#605	My Friend Pedro License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.5/10
#606	Fate License: commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#607	Viewtiful Joe License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.4/10
#608	Cyber Shadow License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4, Mac, PS5, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.4/10
#609	3D Gravity Rocket License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#610	Super Dangerous Dungeons License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#611	Zombie Derby License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, XSX, Android, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 8.4/10
#612	Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.4/10
#613	RIVE: Wreck, Hack, Die, Retry! License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#614	From the Shadows License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#615	Shine's Adventures 0 (Zombies Reload) License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#616	PIGROMANCE License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#617	DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC, Android, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release: 2015 Rating: 8.4/10
#618	B.I.O.T.A. License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#619	Fortune Summoners License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2012 Rating: 8.4/10
#620	Gato Roboto License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.4/10
#621	One Hand Clapping License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS5, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 8.4/10
#622	Caveman Craig License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8.4/10
#623	aMAZE Valentine License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#624	SteamDolls - Order Of Chaos : Concept Demo License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.4/10
#625	Fading Afternoon License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 8.4/10
#626	Lord of the Click 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.4/10
#627	Dodge License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.4/10
#628	Escape from Life Inc License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#629	Pier Pressure License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#630	Prehistoric Dude License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#631	Throw Knives License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.4/10
#632	Chill the Piro License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#633	Home Behind License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#634	Nuclear Fighter License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#635	Slaughter Cannon 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#636	GOODBYE WORLD License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5 Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#637	Under The Moon License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#638	Pixel Pirate License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#639	Johnny Crash Does Texas License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#640	Worker Riot License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.4/10
#641	Catmaze License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#642	Shootout on Cash Island License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#643	Machine Heart License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 8.4/10
#644	Ratropolis License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#645	The Land of Crows License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.4/10
#646	Angry Zombies License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#647	Super Pig License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.4/10
#648	Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac, Switch Release: 2012 Rating: 8.4/10
#649	Wall Force License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#650	Mega Man 11 License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#651	Outland License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PS3, PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.4/10
#652	Chaos Rings License: n/a Platforms: PS Vita, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2010 Rating: 8.4/10
#653	New Super Mario Bros. License: n/a Platforms: DS, Wii U Release: 2006 Rating: 8.4/10
#654	Super Street Fighter II Turbo License: n/a Platforms: PC, Wii U Release: 1994 Rating: 8.4/10
#655	Kirbys Epic Yarn License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii, 3DS, Wii U Release: 2010 Rating: 8.4/10
#656	Donkey Kong Country License: Free Platforms: PC, Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1994 Rating: 8.4/10
#657	Wario Land 4 License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii U Release: 2001 Rating: 8.4/10
#658	Prehistorik 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1993 Rating: 8.4/10
#659	Salt and Sanctuary License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#660	Deadbolt License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS Vita Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#661	Broforce License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 8.4/10
#662	1001 Spikes License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PS4, PC, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.4/10
#663	Valfaris: Mecha Therion License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 8.4/10
#664	LittleBigPlanet 2 License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 8.3/10
#665	Super Mario Bros. 3 License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1988 Rating: 8.3/10
#666	Wario Land II License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1998 Rating: 8.3/10
#667	LittleBigPlanet License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.3/10
#668	DogFight License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#669	The Messenger License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#670	Gunstar Super Heroes License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 8.3/10
#671	Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2005 Rating: 8.3/10
#672	AQUA KITTY UDX License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#673	Bad Pad License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#674	Night Lights License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#675	Heroes of Umbra License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#676	Will Glow the Wisp License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.3/10
#677	Medusa License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#678	ICEY License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 8.3/10
#679	Cybermotion License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.3/10
#680	Winter Stealth License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#681	Johnny Crash License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad Release: 2004 Rating: 8.3/10
#682	Jojos Bizarre Adventure License: n/a Platforms: Console Release: 1999 Rating: 8.3/10
#683	Mago License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#684	Hungry Caveman License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#685	Strange Telephone License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Mac, PC, Switch, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#686	Animal Super Squad License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#687	Nice Jumper License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#688	Ayo the Clown License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#689	YUZA License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#690	A Visit to Friends License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#691	Cyberplug License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#692	Soda Crisis License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#693	Far Far Away From Here License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#694	100 hidden hares License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#695	Mini Island: Spring License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#696	MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#697	Retro Classix: Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#698	Marsupilami: Hoobadventure License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Mac, PS5, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#699	Alchemist's Castle License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 8.3/10
#700	Squishy the Suicidal Pig License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10