The most popular side-scroller games
A side-scroller (or horizontal scrolling) is a video game in which the action is shown in a side perspective and the environment scrolls mainly on an horizontal axis. Characters usually have to move from the left to the right side of the screen to go on in the game.
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Double Dragon II: The Revenge
DOS19884.2/5 Technos Japan
The Great Giana Sisters
DOS1987remake4/5
The Great Giana Sisters is a platform video game developed by Time Warp Productions and published by Rainbow Arts. It was originally released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and other platforms, and later unofficially ported to MS-DOS.The game follows the adventures of two sisters, Giana and Maria, as they journey through a dream world filled with var...
Metal Mutant
DOS19914.1/5 Silmarils
Bio Menace Episode 1: Dr. Mangle's Lab
DOS1993freeware4/5 Apogee Software
Renegade
DOS19883.8/5 Technos Japan
Altered Beast
DOS19904.1/5 Sega
Altered Beast is a classic side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Sega. It was originally released in arcades in 1988 and later ported to various home consoles, including the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.Players control a resurrected centurion who battles through five levels filled with undead creatures and other mythical beas...
Darius Gaiden
Windows XP/98/9519984.2/5 Taito
The Blues Brothers
DOS19914.2/5 Titus Interactive
The Blues Brothers is a platformer that follows the adventures of Jake and Elwood Blues as they try to put their band back together. The player controls one of the Blues Brothers through various levels, each filled with obstacles, enemies, and puzzles. The ultimate goal is to collect musical notes and instruments to assemble the band. develope...
Beverly Hills Cop
DOS19903.2/5 Tynesoft Computer Software
The Beverly Hills Cop video game by Tynesoft is an action-adventure game based on the popular film franchise starring Eddie Murphy. It was released in 1990 for various home computer platforms, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.In the game, players take on the role of Axel Foley, the wise-cracking detective played by Murphy in...
Hocus Pocus
DOS1994protected4.2/5 Apogee Software
Mario Teaches Typing
DOSMac OS19924/5 Interplay Productions
Duke Nukem 2
DOS19934.2/5 Apogee Software
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
DOS19893.7/5 Atari
Crystal Caves
DOS1991protected3.9/5 Apogee Software
R-Type
DOS19894/5 Irem Software Engineering
R-Type is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up developed and published by Irem in 1987. The game quickly gained popularity for its challenging gameplay and impressive graphics at the time. R-Type is known for its tough and memorable enemy designs, as well as challenging boss battles. The game features various power-ups that enhance the player...
Alien Rampage
DOS19964.1/5
Commander Keen 6: Aliens Ate my Baby Sitter!
DOS19914.1/5 id software
Prehistorik 2
DOS1993protected4.1/5 Titus Interactive
Ghosts 'n Goblins remake
Windows2004freewareremake4.1/5
Ghosts 'n Goblins is an iconic arcade game developed by Capcom, first released in 1985. It’s widely remembered for its challenging gameplay and its distinct horror-fantasy aesthetic. This is a faithful remake.In Ghosts 'n Goblins, players assume the role of Sir Arthur, a brave knight on a perilous quest to rescue Princess Prin-Prin, who has b...
Karateka
DOS19864.1/5 Broderbund
Karateka is a martial arts themed action / fighting game released by Broderbund in 1986 for DOS. Karateka is the first game designed by Jordan Mechner, the father of the Prince of Persia franchise. Karateka was also published for Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, C64, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum.
Home Alone
DOS19913.9/5 Manley Associates
Jazz Jackrabbit
DOS1994protected3.8/5 Epic MegaGames
Ranx: The Video Game
DOS19903.9/5 UBI Soft
First Samurai
DOS19923.9/5 Vivid Image
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior
DOS19893.9/5 Psygnosis
Axe of Rage
DOS19894.1/5 Palace Software
Captain Comic, The Adventures of
DOS1988freeware3.8/5
Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion
DOS1991protected4.1/5 id software
Elvira: the Arcade Game
DOS19913.9/5 Flair Software
Fury of the Furries
DOS19934/5 Kalisto Entertainment