The Best Side-scrolling Games - Page 3

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Timberman The Big Adventure (2023)

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Playstation 4 l Xbox Series X Android IOS iPhone Xbox One PC Windows

Enter the Timberman universe! Enjoy the retro vibe of a 2D platformer with a classic 16-bit pixel art aesthetic.


  • 2d
  • platform
  • cooperative
  • pixel
  • 2-player
  • side-scrolling
  • local
  • action-adventure
  • cartoony
  • family-friendly
  • adventure
  • linear
  • colourful
  • boss
  • arcade

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Robin (2018)

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Xbox 360 Xbox One PC Windows

Robin is a short slice of life game that was made to give some visibility to an invisible illness - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.


  • side-scrolling
  • platform
  • fight
  • film
  • electronica
  • animation
  • simulation
  • casual
  • action
  • amusement
  • 1980s
  • supernatural
  • surreal

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Shadow Strike: Street Combat (2023)

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PC Windows

Enter the heart-pounding world of Shadow Strike: Street Combat on Steam! Engage in 3D side-scrolling combat, navigating gritty urban landscapes. Master diverse combat techniques, customize your fighter, and gear up for an unparalleled urban battleground. Are you ready to dominate the streets?

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  • side-scrolling
  • fight
  • 3d
  • beat-em-up
  • combat
  • scroller
  • boxing
  • heart-pounding
  • action
  • casual
  • martial
  • arcade
  • pve
  • brawler

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Toon Tumble (2023)

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PC Windows

"Toon Tumble" is a side-scrolling runner game with beautiful graphics. The game adopts a cartoon-style screen, and players need to jump continuously, pass through various organs and obstacles, and finally reach the end point.

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  • 2d
  • parkour
  • casual
  • side-scrolling
  • arcade
  • adventure
  • runner
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • rhythm
  • rich
  • single-player

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Reef Escape (2023)

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Linux PC Windows Android

Travel the underwater dangers of the reef in a breathable air bubble. Test your reflexes as you avoid obstacles and carefully explore each stage to grab items essential for clearing each level.


  • scroller
  • 2d
  • underwater
  • side-scrolling
  • casual
  • platform
  • adventure
  • hand-drawn
  • controller-support
  • colourful
  • family-friendly

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Arcade Archives TRIO THE PUNCH (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

"TRIO THE PUNCH" is a side-scrolling action game released by Data East in 1990. The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

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  • side-scrolling
  • arcade
  • classic

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The Wonderful One: After School Hero (2023)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

SUPER-DUPER-FUN SIDE-SCROLLING LASER SHOOTING ACTION!!! JOIN LUKA IN HIS JOURNEY TO BECOMING A FULL-FLEDGED HERO! Important note: A copy of The Wonderful 101: Remastered is not needed to enjoy this standalone version.


  • action-adventure
  • full-fledged
  • scroller
  • side-scrolling
  • beat-em-up
  • action
  • hack-and-slash
  • battle
  • networking
  • classic
  • shooter
  • controller-support
  • superhero

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9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux PC Windows

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a beat-em-up game with deep combat mechanics and varied level designs. The story follows Daokong, a man who joins a Shaolin order to seek revenge on the Japanese pirates that attacked his village. With generous parries, special attacks, seal moves and skill points to customize your abilities, you will feel like an unstoppable warrior!


What we like:
  • Deep combat mechanics
  • Varied level design
  • Generous parries and special attacks
  • Plenty of voice acting options
What could be improved:
  • Relatively short runtime
  • By-the-numbers plot

  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • martial
  • fight
  • pirates
  • side-scrolling
  • local
  • brawler
  • online
  • ninja
  • arts
  • combat
  • old-school
  • hack-and-slash
  • action

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Clockwork Aquario (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

The long thought lost arcade treasure by the legendary Westone team is finally being brought to light after 30 years. In cooperation with Strictly Limited games, the unfinished ROM has been dug up and finished with the input of the original developers. Jump and run through a colorful fantasy world, pick up and throw your enemies, hit multiple at the same time to get a multiplier and rack up your high score.

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  • platform
  • arcade
  • side-scrolling
  • boss
  • retro
  • classic
  • cooperative
  • sprite
  • boss-fight
  • old-school
  • action
  • pixel

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ecaaacaChoju Yokai Giga (2022)

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PC Windows

The mysterious Yokai Monogatari has been opened, unleashing Yokai into the world! Help Miko seal them away and restore peace to the village. Build your deck and summon animals to defeat Yokai in this side-scrolling platformer!

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  • scroller
  • action-adventure
  • pixel
  • deck-building
  • side-scrolling
  • platform
  • 2d
  • action
  • card
  • fantasy
  • controller-support

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