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.

#701	The Expendabros License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#702	Freedom Planet License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#703	Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2013 Rating: 8.3/10
#704	STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#705	Save The Octo License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#706	Islets License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#707	Nuclear Blaze License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#708	Choco Pixel License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#709	Oik 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#710	Okinawa Rush License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#711	Chroma License: n/a Platforms: PC, Android, iPhone / iPad Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#712	Farlight Commanders License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#713	Marfusha:Sentinel Girls License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#714	A Tale of Paper: Refolded License: n/a Platforms: PS5, PC, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#715	Star Hunter DX License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#716	Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#717	The Last Faith License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS5, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#718	Gray platformer License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#719	Lizard License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#720	Bleed 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 8.3/10
#721	iZBOT License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.3/10
#722	G-Darius HD License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#723	Alone on Mars License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#724	Serious Sam Double D XXL License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 8.3/10
#725	Super Crush KO License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#726	Endling: Extinction Is Forever License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#727	Driven Out License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#728	Glimmer in Mirror License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#729	Super Paper Mario License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii, Wii U Release: 2007 Rating: 8.3/10
#730	Platypus License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad Release: 2004 Rating: 8.3/10
#731	Exit License: commercial Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.3/10
#732	The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#733	Lost Words: Beyond the Page License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, XSX, iPhone / iPad Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#734	Mutazione License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#735	30XX License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#736	Life Goes On: Done to Death License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#737	Azure Striker: Gunvolt License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, XSX Release: 2015 Rating: 8.3/10
#738	Thomas Was Alone License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS Vita, Mac, PS3, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Android, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 8.2/10
#739	Metal Slug 3 License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS2, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Release: 2014 Rating: 8.2/10
#740	Viewtiful Joe 2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2004 Rating: 8.2/10
#741	Metroid Fusion License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2002 Rating: 8.2/10
#742	Double Dragon Advance License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, XSX, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#743	MiniLAW: Ministry of Law License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#744	Mini Ghost License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#745	The Tenth Line License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#746	aMAZE License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#747	Powernaut VANGARDT License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#748	I Am The Hero License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#749	Gravity Escape From The Maze License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#750	Street Fighter Alpha License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1995 Rating: 8.2/10
#751	Thunder Force V License: n/a Platforms: Console Release: 1998 Rating: 8.2/10
#752	Rendezvous License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#753	The Last Shot License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#754	Thomas Scott License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#755	Call of Tomsk-7 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.2/10
#756	Primal Light License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#757	222 Hearts License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#758	Double License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#759	Touhou Luna Nights License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#760	Kero Blaster License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, PS4, Switch, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8.2/10
#761	東方剛欲異聞　～水没した沈愁地獄 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#762	Super Nate Adventure License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#763	Jones On Fire License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android, Wii U Release: 2013 Rating: 8.2/10
#764	Oniken: Unstoppable Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.2/10
#765	Ancient: Legacy of Azul License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#766	Balloon Jump License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#767	Magical Monster Land License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.2/10
#768	Metaloid : Origin License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#769	2076 - Midway Multiverse License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#770	OU License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#771	Time of Piracy License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#772	ViruZ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#773	With You License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#774	ORCS License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.2/10
#775	Rendezvous: Shadows of the Past License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#776	Bee: The Knight License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#777	Bread & Fred License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#778	Re.Surs License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4 Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#779	Bleed License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 8.2/10
#780	Toki License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, Mac, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#781	Olija License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#782	Trials Evolution License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC Release: 2012 Rating: 8.2/10
#783	Pushmo License: n/a Platforms: 3DS Release: 2011 Rating: 8.2/10
#784	The King of Fighters XIII License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, Switch, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2010 Rating: 8.2/10
#785	Donkey Kong Country Returns License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii, 3DS, Wii U Release: 2010 Rating: 8.2/10
#786	LocoRoco 2 License: n/a Platforms: Browser, PS4 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.2/10
#787	Mega Man 9 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Wii, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.2/10
#788	Sine Mora License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 8.2/10
#789	Gloom License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#790	New Super Mario Bros. Wii License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii, Wii U, Android Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#791	Shadow Complex License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC, PS4, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#792	Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#793	Super Metroid License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1994 Rating: 8.2/10
#794	Mega Man Powered Up License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 8.2/10
#795	Apotheon License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8.2/10
#796	Headlander License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.2/10
#797	Sonic CD License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3, Mac Release: 1993 Rating: 8.2/10
#798	Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS5, Android Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#799	Afterdream License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#800	Geometry Dash License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android Release: 2014 Rating: 8.2/10