The Best Scroller Games for PC Windows - Page 2

Update : Knock\'Em Out added at rank #42.
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Rendering Ranger: R2 Rewind (2025)

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PC Windows

You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.

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  • shoot-em-up
  • scroller
  • retro
  • 1990s
  • pixel
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • space
  • attack
  • score
  • sci-fi
  • action
  • aliens
  • linear

12

Creepy Tale: Some Other Place (2024)

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85
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j Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Playstation 5

Creepy Tale is a mysterious adventure rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took Martin to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can.

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  • escape
  • dark
  • room
  • hand-drawn
  • scroller
  • puzzle
  • lore
  • atmospheric
  • narration
  • action-adventure
  • cartoony
  • linear
  • point-and-click
  • mystery

13

Soda Crisis (2022)

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PC Windows

Soda Crisis is a fast-paced platform shooter game with stunning visuals and excellent ratings on Steam. You play as a mysterious character outfitted with high-tech gadgets and combat skills, using them to get rid of enemies. The game combines hellish gunplay with action-packed platforming, creating an enjoyable and unique experience.

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What we like:
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Enjoyable combat
  • Unique art style
  • Powerful electronic soundtrack
  • Variety of tools to overcome difficulties
  • Mini-games for added fun.
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty can be overwhelming for some players
  • Story is somewhat lacking in comparison to visuals and gameplay.

  • side-scrolling
  • scroller
  • platform
  • shoot-em-up
  • runner
  • shooter
  • gun
  • parkour
  • 3d
  • hard-hitting
  • training
  • colourful
  • combat
  • customization
  • action-adventure

14

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona (2024)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Linux Xbox One Xbox Series X

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.


  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • scroller
  • gothic
  • dark
  • blood
  • lore
  • pixel
  • fantasy
  • 2d
  • boss-fight
  • horror
  • difficult
  • platform
  • rpg

15

Han'yo (2022)

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PC Windows

After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.

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  • scroller
  • linear
  • action-adventure
  • hand-drawn
  • stylized
  • 2d
  • short
  • atmospheric
  • fantasy

16

Creepy Tale: Some Other Place Windows (2024)

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PC Windows

Creepy Tale is a mysterious adventure rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took Martin to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can.


  • escape
  • dark
  • room
  • hand-drawn
  • scroller
  • lore
  • atmospheric
  • narration
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • cartoony
  • linear
  • point-and-click
  • mystery

17

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

18

Reloader: test subject (2022)

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95
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PC Windows

Reloader: test_subject is an experimental "Bullet Counting Reload Action" game. Experience being a Reloader: having legendary shooting skills and engaging in Close-Quarters Combat(CQC). You just have to remember how to use the gun you’re holding.

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  • voxel
  • noir
  • beat-em-up
  • 2.5d
  • scroller
  • shoot-em-up
  • cyberpunk
  • 2d
  • tactical
  • hack-and-slash
  • real-time
  • pixel
  • shooter
  • simulation

19

Peace, Death! 2 (2021)

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Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Peace, Death! 2 is a midcore turn-based logic game where you send clients to Hell, Heaven, or Purgatory and help members of the Reapers Union as they work towards their great cause!

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  • comedy
  • memes
  • turn-based
  • point-and-click
  • casual
  • scroller
  • 2d
  • humor
  • funny
  • arcade
  • simulation
  • pixel
  • tactical
  • dark
  • puzzle

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DOOMBLADE (2023)

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PC Windows

Take on the role of Gloom Girl as you join forces with a talking sentient sword, Doomblade, to exact vengeance on the Dread Lords. Explore interconnecting worlds, slaying monsters with the sword's brutal wrath. With memorable boss design, good graphics, and catchy music, prepare to teach your enemies fear with the Doom Drop, Wicked Wind, and the Nightmare Onion abilities. Are you ready for the quest?


What we like:
  • Refreshing movement mechanics
  • Engaging exploration
  • Great art
  • Fun boss fights
  • Nuanced gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Sluggish player movement
  • Lack of guidance
  • Challenging environmental hazards
  • Frustrating difficulty spike

  • dark
  • nonlinear
  • metroidvania
  • humor
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • multiple-endings
  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • souls
  • colourful
  • atmospheric
  • soundtrack
  • fantasy

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