The Best Side-scrolling Games - Page 4

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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

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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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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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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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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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Pixel Game Maker Series CHAM THE CAT ADVENTURE (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

"Pixel Game Maker Series CHAM THE CAT ADVENTURE is a side-scrolling action game full of retro flavor.
The game is full of retro flavor, with a variety of tricks, including attack methods that change depending on the number of hearts (stamina).
The stages are not only side-scrolling action with various gimmicks, but also shooting aspects!

If you can collect all the keys hidden in each stage, you can challenge the hidden stages!
If you can collect all the keys hidden in each stage, you can challenge the hidden stage. Can you see the mysterious hidden boss?

The "Pixel Game Maker Series" is a series of games created using the action game creation software "Pixel Game Maker MV" that can be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch.

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  • side-scrolling
  • retro
  • boss
  • action
  • shooter

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2019)

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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!


  • side-scrolling
  • gothic
  • castlevania
  • inventive
  • platform
  • boss
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • horror
  • non-linear
  • arpg
  • action
  • demons
  • alternate
  • classic

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Pocket Rocket (2022)

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early access PC Windows various

Pocket Rocket is a minimalistic arcade racing game where you try to get the fastest time possible by maneuvering through tough hand-crafted levels.

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  • 2d
  • platform
  • racing
  • side-scrolling
  • space
  • flight
  • fast-action
  • abstract
  • minimalist
  • casual

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Ninja Epic Adventure (2021)

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Nintendo Switch

Help your ninja buddie and his pals to go through 4 worlds and 36 levels in this side-scrolling arcade platformer game! Defeat monsters, collect coins and unlock weapons and new characters. Main Features: + 4 Worlds – 36 levels total, 4 Big Bosses fight at final level + Nice sound and graphics + Shop system, using free coins (gained through playing) to unlock new characters and collect items + Hit blocks to release random items + Special bullet range attack + addictive jump and run platform / obstacles runner + side-scroller gameplay with easy controls Enjoy!

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  • side-scrolling
  • ninja
  • runner
  • platform

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