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Best Side Scroller Apps & Games

115+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the side scroller category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 115+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Side Scroller

Apple Knight#1

Apple Knight by Limitless LLC

Epic Action Platformer
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.7😊(22K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Embark on an epic adventure in a captivating 2D action platformer with precise touch controls, thrilling battles, hidden treasures, and customizable upgrades. Dive into the world of adventure, defeat formidable foes, and become a legendary hero today!

What We Love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent pixel art and graphics
  • 🕹ī¸ Responsive and customizable controls
  • đŸ”Ĩ Fun and challenging platforming

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹ī¸ Small and cramped control buttons
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
Timberman - The Big Adventure#2

Timberman - The Big Adventure by Digital Melody S.A.

Epic journey of Timberman
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😊(944 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Embark on an epic 2D platform adventure with Timberman to save the forest from the Evil Corp. Enjoy retro-style gameplay, challenging levels, boss fights, and a 2-player co-op mode for extra fun. Chop wood, solve puzzles, and unlock mini games in this thrilling journey!

What We Love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹ī¸ Intuitive and responsive controls
  • 🕰ī¸ Nostalgic feel of classic platformers

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for additional levels and features
  • 🔍 Difficulty spike too early in the game
  • 🕹ī¸ Unresponsive controls without a controller
Storm the Train#3

Storm the Train by Hidden Bridge Limited

Side-scrolling mayhem!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😊(1.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a thrilling side-scrolling adventure of destruction against zombies, robots, and ninjas in this action-packed game. Recruit agents, upgrade weapons, and strive for high scores as you battle through relentless boss fights and recover stolen blueprints to enhance your arsenal. Swipe between agents with unique skills, unlock daily rewards, and challenge yourself to conquer the evil hordes. Like us on Facebook: Call-to-action. Follow us on Twitter: Call-to-action.

What We Love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good graphics and visuals
  • 🕹ī¸ Enjoyable side-scrolling action
  • 🕹ī¸ Variety of characters and weapons

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 💰 Microtransactions feel intrusive
  • 🕹ī¸ Controls can be challenging on mobile

More Side Scroller apps to explore

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Playdead's INSIDE
Playdead's INSIDE
Playdead's INSIDE
From the Creators of LIMBO
Free

Explore a captivating indie adventure game praised for its art, music, and immersive atmosphere. Experience intense action and challenging puzzles in this award-winning narrative platformer.

🎮 Games
(30K)
5
Assassin - Red Hood
Assassin - Red Hood
Assassin - Red Hood
Adventure of Assassin
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
6
Darkrise - Pixel Action RPG
Darkrise - Pixel Action RPG
Darkrise - Pixel Action RPG
Classic pixel RPG game
Free

"Embark on an epic pixelated adventure in this hardcore action RPG game featuring four unique classes each with distinct abilities. Fight against hordes of enemies across 50 locations, upgrade your gear, and save the homeland from invasion. Are you ready to battle?"

🎮 Games
(694)
7
Air Offense Command
Air Offense Command
Air Offense Command
by Vladimir Jovanovic
Free

Lead a preemptive strike to save your country by upgrading your air force with better aircraft and weapons. Dodge enemy attacks and inflict maximum damage to break their fighting spirit. Take command now and defend your nation!

🎮 Games
(907)
8
Battlecruisers
Battlecruisers
Battlecruisers
5-Min Explosive Tactical Duels
Free

Experience explosive strategic battles in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by robots. Command your Battlecruiser fleet, engage in epic warfare, follow a captivating story, and compete in endless multiplayer arenas. With fair play, ad-free gameplay, and a decade of planned updates, this critically acclaimed strategy game offers an immersive and evolving experience. Join the conflict at the official site.

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(365)
9
Zombie Age 3: Dead City
Zombie Age 3: Dead City
Zombie Age 3: Dead City
Don't Get Your Brain Eaten!
Free

A thrilling zombie shooting game with a variety of weapons and unique heroes, offering cooperative gameplay and customization options for a personalized zombie slaughter experience. Get ready to survive the undead onslaught!

🎮 Games
(3.4K)
10
Goblin Sword
Goblin Sword
Goblin Sword
Retro Platformer
$1.99

Embark on a retro-inspired action platformer adventure in a world overrun by monsters. Slay creatures, collect loot, and defeat bosses in this RPG-infused game, featuring 89 levels, 13 bosses, unique weapons, abilities, costumes, customizable controls, and no ads or in-app purchases. Join the battle now!

🎮 Games
(1.3K)
11
Apple Knight 2
Apple Knight 2
Apple Knight 2
Ultimate Action Platformer
Free

Embark on a heroic journey in an intense action platformer game filled with challenging levels, epic boss battles, and stunning graphics. Collect weapons, dodge attacks, discover secret areas, and enjoy hours of entertainment battling adversaries in this app.

🎮 Games
(3K)
12
Beat Street
Beat Street
Beat Street
Side scrolling beat 'em up
Free

Beat Street is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game set in Toko City where you fight evil gangs to become the new hero. With simple controls and unique fighters, immerse yourself in this retro-themed action-packed adventure. Join the fight now!

🎮 Games
(25K)
13
Shadow Hunter: Premium
Shadow Hunter: Premium
Shadow Hunter: Premium
Offline Hack slash action RPG
Free

Delve into a hardcore hack and slash RPG adventure with Shadow Hunter! Unleash intense combat, conquer epic boss fights, upgrade hundreds of weapons, and challenge other players in PVP arenas. Play now and become the ultimate shadow hunter! For more information, visit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHLostWorld and Twitter: https:/twitter.com/shlostworld.

🎮 Games
(92)
14
Kung Fu Zombie
Kung Fu Zombie
Kung Fu Zombie
Retro arcade zombie action!
Free

Embark on a retro arcade zombie action adventure in this game where you become a kung fu master fighting against hordes of zombies. Unlock special abilities, defeat epic bosses, and collect unique gear to progress in your journey. Play for free but watch out for in-app purchases.

🎮 Games
(2.6K)
15
Apodaca 1890
Apodaca 1890
Apodaca 1890
Action-platformer game
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Embark on a challenging journey through a massive retro-style 2D pixel art platformer, navigating treacherous obstacles and secrets to reach the end of an ancient fortress. Test your skills and determination in this classic jump-and-run game with simple controls and hand-crafted levels.

🎮 Games
(4)
16
Space Cadet Defender: Recon Invaders
Space Cadet Defender: Recon Invaders
Space Cadet Defender: Recon Invaders
by SixHourSoft LLC
Free

"Join the battle against the Alien Horde in a side-scrolling space shooter game with HD graphics, new levels, and ship upgrades. Lead the invasion as Earth's top fighter, defeat powerful Alien Overlords, and climb the ranks on GameCenter. Prepare for launch, Space Cadet!"

🎮 Games
(226)
17
Appfy Adventures 2D Platformer
Appfy Adventures 2D Platformer
Appfy Adventures 2D Platformer
Side scroller auto runner game
Free

Experience a challenging yet adorable 2D platformer with simple one-tap controls, designed for mobile devices. Play offline, discover hidden secrets, and navigate through difficult levels in a pixelated retro world to save your friend and collect rewards.

🎮 Games
(32)
18
Phantom Blade: Executioners
Phantom Blade: Executioners
Phantom Blade: Executioners
Kungfupunk & Dark Fantasy
Free

Experience the ultimate blend of Kung Fu and cyberpunk in an action-packed mobile game. Master powerful martial arts skills, customize weapons, and battle futuristic enemies in a high-energy adventure. Join the fight now!

🎮 Games
(24)
19
Reaper: Tale of Pale Swordsman
Reaper: Tale of Pale Swordsman
Reaper: Tale of Pale Swordsman
by David Peroutka
Free

Embark on an epic action RPG journey as the Black Swordsman in a magical world full of monsters. Choose quests, level up your character, make decisions, and compete on leaderboards. Play for free and synchronize your progress with iCloud.

🎮 Games
(478)
20
My Memory Of Us
My Memory Of Us
My Memory Of Us
by Virtual Programming Ltd
Free
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