Free Side Scroller Games on Steam

Steam currently has 5,334 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 12/11/2024.

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1. Tap Ninja - Idle game

Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!

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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 8,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,900 positive reviews and 1,137 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. 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.

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Grim Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,161 positive reviews and 557 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

3. 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.

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ASTRA: Knights of Veda has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,154 positive reviews and 2,463 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.

Release Date 4/2/2024
Developer FLINT
Publisher HYBE IM
Steam App Id 2484250

4. Elsword

Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.

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Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,013 positive reviews and 2,468 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Elsword on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/2/2014
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG Games
Steam App Id 237310

5. Dungeon Fighter Online

Get ready for the ultimate brawl! Dungeon Fighter Online is a classic beat-em up 2D action game with an epic storyline and RPG elements! Choose from 17 diverse classes, and unravel ancient mysteries as you punch, slash, shoot, or summon your way to victory!

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Dungeon Fighter Online has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,342 positive reviews and 2,082 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 Dungeon Fighter Online on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/9/2016
Developer Neople
Publisher Neople
Steam App Id 495910

6. Pankapu

Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.

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Pankapu has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 417 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.

Steam Price $1.19
Release Date 9/21/2016
Developer Too Kind Studio
Publisher Dear Villagers
Steam App Id 418670

7. 飄流幻境M

"Wonderland M" is a turn-based MMORPG with ancient civilizations, cute characters, and exploration. Pilot vehicles, meet characters, recruit companions, and create your dream home. Compose your own legendary adventure in "Wonderland M"!

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飄流幻境M has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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.

8. Kingdom Heroes M

歷經20年的感動,給你最原汁原味的《三國群英傳M》

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Kingdom Heroes M has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140 positive reviews and 68 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

9. Arisen Force: Life Devotee

Enjoy a free-to-play, stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West.

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Arisen Force: Life Devotee has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 11/24/2024
Developer Lemport
Publisher Lemport
Steam App Id 3279120

10. 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.

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StarBreak has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Side Scroller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,003 positive reviews and 271 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

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Dragon Saga steam charts
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La Tale steam charts
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Holo X Break steam charts
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Soul Guardians steam charts
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Grim Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Dungeon Fighter Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Pankapu on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). 飄流幻境M on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Kingdom Heroes M on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Arisen Force: Life Devotee on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.

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