The most popular multi-directional scroller games

A multi-directional scroller is a video game in which the action is shown in a top-down or isometric perspective and the player can scroll the screen in any direction (vertical, horizontal, diagonal).

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Darklands

DOSLinuxWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1992protected MicroProse Software

Darklands was a unique historical isometric RPG that mixed real historical data from medieval Germany during the 15th century with a touch of folklore and fantasy. Unfortunately it was also the only Microprose RPG of that kind and beauty. The original game box contained a huge manual with info on european folklore (including the live...

Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty

Windows XP/98/951999protected Pyro Studios

Boulder Dash 2: Rockford's Revenge

DOS1985 First Star Software

Boulder Dash II is the sequel to the original Boulder Dash game. It was released in 1985 and follows the same basic gameplay mechanics as its predecessor while introducing new levels and features.In Boulder Dash II, players once again control the character Rockford as he explores caves, collects diamonds, and avoids various hazards such as falling ...

Alien Breed: Tower Assault

DOS1994protected Team 17

Alpha Centauri

Windows XP/98/951999protected Firaxis Games

Syndicate Wars

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1996protected Bullfrog

Syndicate Wars is the sequel to the much acclaimed Syndicate developed by Bullfrog in its golden years. Like its predecessor, Syndicate Wars is a real-time tactics strategy game set in a cyberpunk dystopian world involving excessive violence, mega-corporations, bleak urban environment. Syndicate Wars also supports a multi-player co-op mode via LAN.

Fallout 2

Windows XP/98/951998protected Black Isle Studios

Bloodstone: an Epic Dwarven Tale

DOS1993 Mindcraft Software

Gruntz

Windows XP/98/951999 Monolith Productions

Total Annihilation Kingdoms

Windows XP/98/951999protected Cavedog Entertainment

Warlords 2

DOS1993 SSG Strategic Studies Group

Ultima 8: Pagan

DOSMac OS1994protected Origin Systems

Uncharted Waters

DOS1990 KOEI

The Faery Tale Adventure: Book I

DOS1987 MicroIllusions

Gauntlet 2

DOS1989 Atari

Heimdall 2: Into the Hall of Worlds

DOS1994 The 8th Day

Merchant Prince

DOS1993 Holistic Design

Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator

Windows XP/98/951999protected

Operation: Inner Space

Windows 3.x1994protecteddemo Software Dynamics

Supaplex

DOS1991freeware Think!Ware Development

Shadowlands

DOS1992 Teque

Shadowlands is a video game released in 1992 for MS-DOS and Amiga platforms. Developed by Teque London Ltd and published by Domark, it's an isometric action-adventure RPG with puzzle-solving elements.In Shadowlands , players control a party of characters navigating through a dark and mysterious realm known as the Shadowlands. The goal is to ex...

The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici

DOSMac OS1996protected Blue Byte Software

Inner Worlds

DOSLinux1996 Sleepless Software

Times of Lore

DOS1989 Origin Systems

Times of Lore is an abandoned action RPG designed by Chris Roberts, developed and released by Origin Systems in 1989 for DOS and many more 8 bit and 16 bit platforms. Compared to Ultima (the much more popular franchise also by Origin) Times of Lore is a washed down RPG, more similar to a NES game. In fact, Roberts was inspired by The Legend of Zelda.

Boulder Dash

DOS1984 First Star Software

Boulder Dash is a classic action-puzzle video game that was first released in 1984 by First Star Software. In Boulder Dash, players control a character named Rockford as he digs through caves to collect diamonds while avoiding falling boulders and other hazards. The game is set in a scrolling, grid-based environment, and players must strategic...