The best side scroller games in 2026

In the catalog: 133 games
Top rated: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons

Highest rated side scroller

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Co-op CampaignSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
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2. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
A cosmic battle awaits!
A cosmic battle awaits!
A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy.
SuperheroSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
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3. Kingdom Eighties
Grab your bike, pedal off and beat back the Greed to save your town.
Kingdom Eighties is a short story-based standalone expansion set in the Kingdom universe.
Kingdom Eighties is a short story-based standalone expansion set in the Kingdom universe. A rad adventure of micro-strategy and base building in vivid ‘80s neon.
Colony SimAction RTSCity Builder
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4. Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and…
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for…
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
4 Player LocalSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
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5. Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new…
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun…
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF!
Twin Stick ShooterSide Scroller2D Platformer
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6. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic…
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise.
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action.
Side ScrollerBeat Em UpRetro
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7. Iron Meat
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an…
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future…
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path.
Side Scroller2D PlatformerSci Fi
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8. Big Helmet Heroes
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable…
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of…
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations.
Side ScrollerBeat Em UpHack and Slash
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9. Super Mining Mechs
Get ready for an underground adventure!
Get ready for an underground adventure!
Build your own Super Mining Mech and explore the underground in search of new natural resources.
MechsCollectathonSide Scroller
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10. Alien Hominid HD
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back!
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back!
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Hand DrawnSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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11. HUNTDOWN
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule…
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to…
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony.
Side ScrollerShoot Em UpPixel Graphics
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12. Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
When a demon's castle darkens the land, two sisters challenge its halls.
When a demon's castle darkens the land, two sisters challenge its halls.
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure.
AnimeSide Scroller2D Platformer
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13. Portal Dungeon
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that…
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players…
Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode.
Side ScrollerRoguelikePvE
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14. METAL SLUG 3
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action…
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game…
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate…
ClassicSide ScrollerRetro
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15. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty!
Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty!
Alluring audio! Pixel art perfection! Beat-em up beauty! Discover how hard a 32,000kg ninja hits with The Ninja Saviours!
Ninja1990sSide Scroller
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16. Mining Merchant
Mining Merchant is a relaxing mining and shopkeeping adventure game.
Mining Merchant is a relaxing mining and shopkeeping adventure game.
Mining Merchant is a relaxing mining and shopkeeping adventure game. Mine by day to uncover rare ores and gems, then craft jewelry to sell in your shop by night.
MiningSide ScrollerCrafting
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17. IQ Under Construction
Got strong nerves? Reliable friends? Precise jumps?
Got strong nerves? Reliable friends? Precise jumps? Then this is the place for you.
Got strong nerves? Reliable friends? Precise jumps? Then this is the place for you. And if not, try it anyway. It'll be fun. Probably.
RunnerPuzzle PlatformerSide Scroller
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18. Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action…
Show off ninja skills in the remake of a legendary dark and futuristic classic! It’s 2029.
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light!
NinjaSide Scroller2D Platformer
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19. Neon Inferno
NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation.
NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation.
NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation.
CyberpunkSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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20. METAL SLUG
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun…
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game…
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Side ScrollerRetroShoot Em Up
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21. 30XX
The Year is...
The Year is...
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend!
Perma DeathSide Scroller2D Platformer
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22. Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Welcome to Thugtown circa 1920, the height of Prohibition.
Welcome to Thugtown circa 1920, the height of Prohibition.
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties.
GoreSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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23. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world…
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very…
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes.
1980sOld SchoolHand Drawn
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24. Super Alloy Crush
Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by…
Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by classics like Mega Man X.
Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by classics like Mega Man X.
Female ProtagonistSide Scroller2D Platformer
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25. Project X: Light Years
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding…
Now UPDATED to an enhanced version — 'RELOADED' — with a brand-new Rogue-lite Career mode!
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery.
CompetitiveSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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26. You are Peter Shorts
You are PETER SHORTS!
You are PETER SHORTS! You have been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility.
You are PETER SHORTS! You have been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility. Can you escape with your newly-cloned brethren?
Metroidvania2D FighterPuzzle Platformer
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27. Mighty Goose
Traveling the galaxy, hunting down evil.
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose.
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose.
ColorfulSide ScrollerLocal Multiplayer
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28. Knuckle Jet
What's this?
What's this?
What's this? An off-the-wall, riveting jetpunk nose-breaking ricochet action platformer, lovingly crafted by the oddballs behind the Teslagrad series!
Precision PlatformerSide Scroller2D Platformer
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29. Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition
It's finally here, KUNG FURY: STREET RAGE - ULTIMATE EDITION.
The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga.
The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.
1980sSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
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30. Shank
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up.
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up.
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up.
Side ScrollerBeat Em UpPlatformer
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