The Best 2D scroller Games for PC Windows - Page 4

Update : Iron Meat added at rank #17.
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Armed with Wings: Rearmed (2017)

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PC Windows

You are the sword; cut down your foes with steel and thunder. You are the wings; explore the skies and uncover unreachable mysteries. Embark on a journey through a vicious world ruled by darkness and imperial tyranny - the lands of Blackmist.


  • 2d
  • swordplay
  • hack-and-slash
  • puzzle
  • side-scrolling
  • beat-em-up
  • stylized
  • exploration-driven
  • scroller
  • platform
  • ninja
  • action
  • assassin
  • non-interactive
  • combo

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Yars Rising (2024)

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65
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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.

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  • platform
  • 2d
  • action-adventure
  • metroidvania
  • anime
  • exploration
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • classic
  • scroller
  • cyberpunk
  • stealth
  • 2.5d
  • comic
  • retro

33

Pronty: Fishy Adventure (2021)

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PC Windows

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defend the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

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  • metroidvania
  • underwater
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • shoot-em
  • multiple-endings
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • souls
  • cute
  • exploration

34

Gunborg: Dark Matters (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Gunborg: Dark Matters is a side scrolling game that stands out from the pack with its distinct gameplay element, responsive combat and vibrant visuals. You have to infiltrate an alien spaceship and capture the enemy aliens using your sword and shield. The game runs smoothly and offers complete button mapping, plus an energy shield to help you traverse levels and deflect projectiles.


What we like:
  • Responsive Combat
  • Vibrant Visuals
  • Smoothe Frame Rate
  • Energy Shield Mechanic
  • Complete Button Mapping
  • Gradual Difficulty Increase
What could be improved:
  • Short Playtime Length
  • Limited Replayability

  • twin-stick
  • platform
  • shooter
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • aliens
  • arcade
  • bullet-hell
  • swordplay
  • sci-fi
  • cyberpunk
  • mech
  • action-adventure
  • robots

35

Tribal Hunter (2022)

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PC Windows

An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!


  • foreign
  • beat-em-up
  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • scroller
  • nature
  • cartoony
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • cute
  • anime
  • hack-and-slash
  • colourful
  • funny
  • fantasy

36

Boo! (2023)

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early access PC Windows Android

Boo Men is a 1-4 player online co-op horror game. You and your crew of burglars are tasked with stealing the items on a list. Just remember to stay in the light because you never know what is lurking in the dark...

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  • rogue-like
  • heist
  • horror
  • 2d
  • cooperative
  • character
  • scroller
  • action-adventure
  • platform
  • dark
  • nature
  • hand-drawn
  • action
  • customization
  • cartoony

37

The Little Red Lie (2021)

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Playstation 4 vita PC Windows

2D side scrolling, adventure, horror game where you avoid monsters and solve puzzles.

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  • scroller
  • interactive
  • platform
  • fiction
  • narrative
  • visual-novel
  • 2d
  • multiple-endings
  • exploration
  • action-adventure
  • gothic
  • hand-drawn
  • story
  • stylized
  • puzzle

38

CrushBorgs (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 j Xbox Series X

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

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  • 1990s
  • retro
  • platform
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • robots
  • scroller
  • shooter
  • single-player
  • arcade
  • pixel
  • action
  • boss

39

Blazing Chrome (2019)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!


  • retro
  • scroller
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • cooperative
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • action
  • robots
  • arcade
  • boss
  • local
  • campaign
  • fast-paced
  • ninja

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Planet Cube: Edge (2023)

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80
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Mac OS

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

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  • platform
  • pixel
  • precision
  • high-skill
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • linear
  • hand-crafted
  • collectathon
  • hero
  • space
  • futuristic
  • underwater
  • sci-fi
  • light-hearted

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