The Best Side-scrolling Games

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Update 25 September 2024: G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra added at rank #28.

Here are our 10 Best Side-scrolling Games, position 31 to 40:

Gargoyles Remastered
Gourmet Warriors QUByte Classics
Funtasia
Arcade Archives TRIO THE PUNCH
Timberman The Big Adventure
Commander Keen: Keen Dreams
The Wonderful One: After School Hero
Toon Tumble
Reef Escape
Shadow Strike: Street Combat

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Gargoyles Remastered (2023)

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Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.

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platform
side-scrolling
non-stop
2d
scroller
adventure
action-adventure
retro
classic
achievements
1990s
cult
combat
hand-drawn
cartoony

Gourmet Warriors QUByte Classics (2023)

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Gourmet Warriors is a surrealistic side-scrolling beat'em-up originally released in 1995. The year is 20XX, World War III has occurred and decimated the planet. It is imperative to ingest proteins in whatever food you can find on your journey.

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side-scrolling
multi-directional
rpg
shooter
privacy-policy
fight
beat-em-up
dinosaurs
scrolling
ninja
romance
arcade

Funtasia (2023)

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Funtasia, a colorful paradise being polluted by airborne garbage. Only a handful of heroes and their goofy wheel machinations can help fend off the trash. Push pedal to metal, drive fast, and survive the Furry Road in this physics-based, side-scrolling racing game for single and co-op shenanigans!

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2d
racing
local
side-scrolling
cooperative
scroller
hand-drawn
pvp
cartoony
multiplayer
colourful
platform
physics
funny
fantasy

Arcade Archives TRIO THE PUNCH (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

"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

Timberman The Big Adventure (2023)

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

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

Commander Keen: Keen Dreams (2023)

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Commander Keen is back. In the modernised Definitive Edition of the lost episode "Keen Dream". The game structure has been reworked to make the game a more modern experience without sacrificing any of the original charm!

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nostalgia
retro
side-scrolling
platform
cartoony
2d
casual
scroller
adventure
compilation
non-linear
subscription
tile

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.

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

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

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.

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

Shadow Strike: Street Combat (2023)

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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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