Free Side Scroller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,638 Side Scroller games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Side Scroller game rankings were last updated on 3/1/2026.
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1. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game holds the #1 spot for "best free Side Scroller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,962 positive reviews and 1,390 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
2. CounterSide
Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.
CounterSide has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,865 positive reviews and 954 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play CounterSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1976440 |
3. Elsword
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,085 positive reviews and 2,582 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Elsword on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Grim Clicker
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.
Grim Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,234 positive reviews and 606 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | EvilCharm Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1160750 |
5. ASTRA: Knights of Veda
ASTRA: Knights of Veda is a visually stunning, story-rich, 2D RPG. A dark plague besets the world of Planis, perptrated through a dark ritual performed by the Mad King. You, and the other Knights of Veda, are the only ones who can bring normality back to the world.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,258 positive reviews and 2,669 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ASTRA: Knights of Veda on the Steam Deck.
6. Kingdom Heroes M
歷經20年的感動，給你最原汁原味的《三國群英傳M》
Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | USERJOY |
| Developer | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Publisher | USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2321430 |
7. Crazy Corn
Crazy Corn is an addictive clicker game where your clicking skills can lead you to unimaginable riches! Improve your level, automate your income and unlock new items.
Crazy Corn has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crazy Corn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/12/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | LH-Corn |
| Steam App Id | 3064950 |
8. Idle Kitties Online
Welcome to Idle Kitties Online! This is a free game with relaxing gameplay where you can collect cute kitties alone or with friends.
Idle Kitties Online has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 129 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Kitties Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. StarBreak
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
StarBreak has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,020 positive reviews and 277 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2016 |
| Developer | Crunchy Games |
| Publisher | Crunchy Games |
| Steam App Id | 420790 |
10. Not A Banana: Capybara
Hello! Welcome to the wonderful world of capybara clicker! Here you will become a true friend of the capybaras, clicking on the screen and calling the cutest and sometimes special capybaras! Don't forget to keep clicking to attract even more capybaras to you!
Not A Banana: Capybara has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Not A Banana: Capybara on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/14/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3097670 |
More Free Side Scroller Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Side Scroller games available on Steam.
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| 3,074 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 534 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 224 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 4/2/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 5/31/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 7/12/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 7/18/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 8/14/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 8/9/2016 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 6/26/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 8/15/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 2/6/2018 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 8/1/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 7/21/2022 | 66 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/24/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/22/2016 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/26/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 21). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Grim Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 20). Crazy Corn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Idle Kitties Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Not A Banana: Capybara on Steam. Steam Store.