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The best 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).

Most popular multi-directional scroller games

Sid Meier's SimGolf
sportsWindows XP/98/95
Dune 2000
strategyWindows XP/98/95
Civilization 2
strategyWindows XP/98/95

Multi-directional scroller games

  • darksun2-3
    DOS1994protected4/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
  • sid-alpha-centauri-5
    Windows XP/98/951999protected4/5 Firaxis Games
  • planetsedge-8
    DOS1991protected4/5 New World Computing
  • shadowlands-05
    DOS19924/5 Teque
  • dungeon-keeper-2-09
    Windows XP/98/951997protected4/5 Bullfrog
  • apb-5
    DOS19894/5 Atari
  • fallout-tactics-04
    Windows XP/98/952001protected4/5 Interplay Productions
  • hillstreetblues-2
    DOS19914/5 Krisalis

    Hill Street Blues is an old DOS "driving" game developed by Krisalis in 1991. The gameplay it's similar to a Grand Theft Auto clone (we're talking about GTA 1 or 2) in which you are the police and you have to apprehend criminals. Hill Street Blues is a rare example of game based on a TV series.

  • industry-giant-2-06
    Windows XP/98/952002protected4/5 JoWooD Entertainment
  • kingsbounty-1
    DOSMac19904/5 New World Computing
  • power-drive-03
    DOS19944/5 Rage Games
  • sensible-world-of-soccer-01
    DOS1996protected4/5 Sensible Software
  • sitopons-500cc-04
    DOS19904/5 Zigurat Software
  • soviet-04
    DOS19904/5 Opera Soft
  • ultima8-lost-vale-01
    DOS1994canceled4/5 Origin Systems
  • bloodstone-3
    DOS19934/5 Mindcraft Software
  • ultima2-08
    DOS19834/5 Origin Systems

    The second chapter of the Ultima saga is much similar to the first one (same top down visual, same dungeon 3d visual, same gameplay), although there are many small improvements. The series begins to take the shape of the detailed, deep, rpg saga that gamers will always remember.

  • savageempire-6
    DOS1990freeware4/5 Origin Systems

    After the success of Ultima 6: The False Prophet, Origin decided to "create worlds" not part of the popular Ultima series (strictly speaking) using the same engine of Ultima 6. They came up with two games: The Savage Empire and Martian Dreams. The Savage Empire is set in a stone age-like world and features prehistoric tribes, dinosaurs, insectoid a...

  • crusaderremorse-1
    DOS1995protected4/5 Origin Systems

    Crusader is an action-oriented computer game. The player controls a super soldier that defects from the current world government and joins the Resistance. The world is shown in an isometric view.

  • syndicatewars-5
    DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac1996protected4/5 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.

  • escapefromhell-1
    DOS19904/5 Electronic Arts
  • timesoflore-4
    DOS19894/5 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.

  • magiccandle3-5
    DOS19924/5 Mindcraft Software
  • heimdall-6
    DOS19923.9/5 Core Design
  • keysmaramon-2
    DOS19903.9/5 Mindcraft Software
  • darklands-3
    DOSLinuxWindows XP/98/95Mac1992protected3.9/5 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...

  • livingstone-2-01
    DOS19893.9/5 Opera Soft
  • daemonsgate-05
    Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMac1993protected3.9/5 Imagitec Design
  • command-conquer-sole-survivor-04
    Windows XP/98/9519973.9/5 Westwood Studios
  • arrakis-05
    DOS20003.9/5