Free to Play Side Scroller Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play side scroller games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play side scroller games.
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1. Deepest Sword
Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve? Deepest Sword is a game developed and published by . Released on June 09th 2021 has received 10,424 reviews of which 9,064 were positive and 1,360 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.5
9,064
1,360
14
players
2. Soul Guardians
Soul Guardians is a 2D cross-scroll action RPG game. Hired as a mercenary of the Empire, the protagonist goes on a journey to stop the conspiracy of the Dark Forces Undertaker. Raising unique characters, collecting and combining chain arts to enjoy your own hot action! Soul Guardians is a game developed and published by . Released on February 21st 2023 has received 328 reviews of which 221 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played side scroller games.
6.4
221
107
12
players
3. Deadswitch 3
Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes. Deadswitch 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,427 reviews of which 1,800 were positive and 627 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.2
1,800
627
7
players
4. Altitude
Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux! Altitude is a game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2009 has received 1,907 reviews of which 1,753 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.8
1,753
154
3
players
5. Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat
Battle other 2D stickfigures online while jumping around like a lunatic and getting blown up into smithereens. With over 70 weapons, Boring Man is the most chaotic and hilarious 2D online shooter on the internet. Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat is a game developed and published by . Released on February 20th 2015 has received 5,451 reviews of which 4,800 were positive and 651 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.5
4,800
651
3
players
6. Skelethrone: The Prey
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign. Skelethrone: The Prey is a game developed and published by . Released on March 14th 2024 has received 426 reviews of which 326 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.2
326
100
1
players
7. Gun Devil
GUN DEVIL is an explosive platformer about rescuing your kidnapped hell wife from Satan's child, the Caramelized Dumbass and his Pimp Legion. Gun Devil is a game developed and published by . Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 1,502 reviews of which 1,448 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.1
1,448
54
8. Cave Crawler
Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges. Cave Crawler is a game developed and published by . Released on January 23rd 2022 has received 3,074 reviews of which 2,921 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.1
2,921
153
9. Breadsticks
A speed-based platformer with throwable platforms! Travel through the dangers in the woods as a fox boy to join afternoon tea with Mr. Bear. Breadsticks is a game developed and published by . Released on November 05th 2022 has received 480 reviews of which 456 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.8
456
24
10. The Savior From Above
A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy. The Savior From Above is a game developed and published by . Released on December 06th 2021 has received 363 reviews of which 343 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.7
343
20
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