Best Side Scroller Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(23K ratings)

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Embark on a 2D action platformer adventure with precise controls and stunning animations. Explore vast levels, uncover secrets, and battle formidable foes. Upgrade your gear and abilities to become a legendary hero.

What We Love

👍 Smooth gameplay
🎨 Excellent pixel art and graphics
🕹️ Responsive and customizable controls
🔥 Fun and challenging platforming
💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
🕹️ Small and cramped control buttons
🔁 Repetitive level design
🕰️ Slow progression without paid upgrades

Playdead's INSIDE by Playdead

From the Creators of LIMBO

Strong Contender

4.4😊(31K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#50in Games

Embark on a dark, narrative-driven adventure in this critically acclaimed indie platformer. Solve challenging puzzles and experience intense action within a moody, unsettling atmosphere. This award-winning game is known for its stunning art style and ambient soundtrack.

What We Love

🌟 Stunning graphics and atmosphere
🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
🎨 Unique art style
🎢 Thrilling and suspenseful gameplay
🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story
👍 Smooth and intuitive controls

Room to Improve

🕰️ Game is too short
🤔 Ending is confusing or unsatisfying
💰 Game is overpriced
🤖 Some controls can be finicky
📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

Darkrise - Pixel Action RPG by Viktor Chokov

Classic pixel RPG game

Worth Considering

Ultimate Action Platformer

4.9😊(801 ratings)

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Embark on a challenging pixel-art adventure in this hardcore action RPG. Choose from four distinct classes, each with unique skills, and battle hordes of enemies across diverse locations. Enhance your character with a deep equipment and gem system to reclaim your homeland.

What We Love

🎮 Smooth combat and controls
🗺️ Large, diverse skill tree
🕹️ Addictive, engaging gameplay
💰 Fair monetization model
🎨 Charming pixel art style

Room to Improve

🎮 Unresponsive controls and button issues
🎨 Lack of character customization
🔍 Missing item comparison feature
🔋 Potential battery drain

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Apple Knight 2

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89 levels13 bosses30 weapons with special attacks

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Shadow Hunter: Premium

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Side-scrolling mayhem!

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Engage in side-scrolling combat against waves of enemies, including zombies, robots, and ninjas. Recruit agents with unique abilities, switch between them with a swipe, and upgrade weapons and gadgets to overcome relentless boss battles and achieve high scores.

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Don't Get Your Brain Eaten!

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by LOSSLESS MEDIA LTD

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