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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play side scroller games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on August 18th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play side scroller games on Steam.
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1. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,187 reviews of which 8,882 were positive and 5,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played side scroller game, thanks to its 7,881 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.2
8,882
5,305
7,881
players
2. Elsword Free-to-Play
A sidescroller blended with role-playing. in Elsword it's all style, teamwork and action! Choose one of the 15 far out characters and fight in the wildest anime adventure of your life. From powerful combos to smart, well-timed moves, the game’s fast-paced and thrilling battles will keep you hooked. Elsword Free-to-Play is a mmorpg, anime and action rpg game. Released on June 14th 2018 has received 1,063 reviews of which 798 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.2
798
265
33
players
3. Deadswitch Combat
DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes. Deadswitch Combat is a action, shooter and strategy game. Released on September 26th 2025 has received 545 reviews of which 452 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.8
452
93
16
players
4. 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 rpg, action rpg and 2d platformer game. Released on February 21st 2023 has received 325 reviews of which 218 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played side scroller games.
6.4
218
107
8
players
5. 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 pixel graphics, 2d platformer and side scroller game. 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 #5 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.5
9,064
1,360
7
players
6. Altitude
Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux! Altitude is a multiplayer, flight and side scroller game. 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 #6 spot among the most played side scroller games.
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1,753
154
2
players
7. Han'yo
After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer. Han'yo is a action, side scroller and action-adventure game. Released on September 24th 2022 has received 355 reviews of which 297 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.8
297
58
2
players
8. 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 side scroller, shooter and pvp game. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,440 reviews of which 1,797 were positive and 643 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.1
1,797
643
2
players
9. 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 side scroller, 2d platformer and hero shooter game. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 1,604 reviews of which 1,546 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.1
1,546
58
1
players
10. 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 side scroller, pixel graphics and shooter game. 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 #10 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.5
4,800
651
1
players
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