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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Highest rated side scroller

91. CounterAttack: Uprising
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup).
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup).
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup).
4 Player LocalSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
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92. Sine Mora EX
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique…
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time…
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Side ScrollerDifficultShoot Em Up
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93. Little Triangle
Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many…
Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many others.
Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many others.
ParkourSide Scroller2D Platformer
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94. Fist Puncher
Return to the glory days of sidescrolling beat-em-ups!
Return to the glory days of sidescrolling beat-em-ups!
The sinister Milkman holds the city of San Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it’s up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr.
4 Player LocalSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
95. Thunder Hoop Collection (QUByte Classics)
The thrill of 90s arcade action is back!
Run, shoot, and destroy hordes of mutants in the definitive Thunder Hoop collection.
Run, shoot, and destroy hordes of mutants in the definitive Thunder Hoop collection.
Side Scroller2D PlatformerPlatformer
96. New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
Welcome to prehistorical jungle!
Welcome to prehistorical jungle!
We’re back in the distant Past, when “Rock & Roll” was just about rocks and “Fast food”, a dinner that you couldn’t catch.
1990sSide Scroller2D Platformer
97. G-Darius HD
You will see the creation of new lives...
You will see the creation of new lives...
You will see the creation of new lives...
2.5DFemale ProtagonistSide Scroller
98. Shing!
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system…
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass…
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Character Action GameSpectacle Fighter2D Fighter
99. R-Type Dimensions EX
The coin-op classics, R-Type & R-Type II, are together on Steam!
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
RemakeClassicSide Scroller
100. Viking Squad
Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the…
Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of…
Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad!
VikingsSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
101. The Phantom
The Ghost Who Walks is back!
The Ghost Who Walks is back!
The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure.
Comic Book2D FighterSide Scroller
102. Super Double Dragon
Super Double Dragon rises again!
Super Double Dragon rises again!
Super Double Dragon rises again! Now with new features such as customizable wallpapers and speed options!
1980sPost ApocalypticSide Scroller
103. Funtasia
Funtasia, a colorful paradise being polluted by airborne garbage.
Funtasia, a colorful paradise being polluted by airborne garbage.
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.
Side ScrollerRacingPvP
104. Colossus Down
Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in…
Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and…
Join forces with Nika, MechaNika, Agatha and the Great Bleeding Pig in this peculiar and crazy mission of destruction of everything that isn't cool.
FightingAnimeSide Scroller
105. REZ PLZ
Human Sacrifices, Very Poor Magic and More!
A puzzle platformer with a new twist on co-op and single player gameplay.
A puzzle platformer with a new twist on co-op and single player gameplay.
Dark ComedyPuzzle PlatformerSide Scroller
106. Heroes of Umbra
Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a…
Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a multiplayer side-scrolling…
Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a multiplayer side-scrolling action RPG.
Side Scroller2D PlatformerPixel Graphics
107. Beekyr Reloaded
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen.
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen.
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen!
NatureSide ScrollerDifficult
108. From Shadows
When the night falls, two unlikely heroes emerge.
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell!
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell!
2D FighterSide Scroller2D Platformer
109. Shoot 1UP DX
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once!
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once!
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Score AttackSide ScrollerShoot Em Up
110. JumpJet Rex
Test your dinosaur jump-jet skills with a game that redefines the…
Test your dinosaur jump-jet skills with a game that redefines the platformer genre, aptly…
Test your dinosaur jump-jet skills with a game that redefines the platformer genre, aptly renaming it "platflyer."
RunnerSide Scroller2D Platformer
111. BARK
Help a heroic team of pets in mechs take back Earth in this exciting…
Help a heroic team of pets in mechs take back Earth in this exciting Saturday Morning…
Help a heroic team of pets in mechs take back Earth in this exciting Saturday Morning Cartoon inspired shoot em’ up for both new and hardcore players.
Space SimHand DrawnSide Scroller
112. Super Daryl Deluxe
Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help…
Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his…
Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his groove back in the last totally normal high school themed RPGvania you’ll ever want.
Hand DrawnMetroidvaniaSide Scroller
113. Hive Jump
In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race.
In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race.
HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.
Procedural GenerationSide ScrollerRoguelike
114. Steel Rain
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix!
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix!
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets!
Side ScrollerShoot Em UpBullet Hell
115. CO-OP : Decrypted
CO-OP is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer.
CO-OP is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer.
CO-OP is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer. You control two robots; R3D, who can absorb all the light sources around him, and BLU3, who converts that energy into an explosive power.
Puzzle PlatformerSide ScrollerSci Fi
116. Ogre Tale
Once upon a time, Momotaro (a.k.a.
Once upon a time, Momotaro (a.k.a.
Once upon a time, Momotaro (a.k.a.
FightingSide ScrollerBeat Em Up
117. Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition
Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by…
The Story Rad is a rambunctious but spirited young boy who maybe plays too many video games.
Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.
3D PlatformerSide Scroller2D Platformer
118. 1993 Space Machine
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that.
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that.
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Gun CustomizationSide ScrollerRetro
119. Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op…
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with…
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements.
MechsAnimeSide Scroller
120. Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures
Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick…
Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters…
Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels.
Side ScrollerPlatformerLocal Co-op

The best side scroller games in 2026

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Highest rated side scroller

91. CounterAttack: Uprising

92. Sine Mora EX

93. Little Triangle

94. Fist Puncher

95. Thunder Hoop Collection (QUByte Classics)

96. New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja

97. G-Darius HD

98. Shing!

99. R-Type Dimensions EX

100. Viking Squad

101. The Phantom

102. Super Double Dragon

103. Funtasia

104. Colossus Down

105. REZ PLZ

106. Heroes of Umbra

107. Beekyr Reloaded

108. From Shadows

109. Shoot 1UP DX

110. JumpJet Rex

111. BARK

112. Super Daryl Deluxe

113. Hive Jump

114. Steel Rain

115. CO-OP : Decrypted

116. Ogre Tale

117. Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition

118. 1993 Space Machine

119. Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax

120. Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures

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