Most Played Side Scroller Games on Steam
Take a look at the top side scroller games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more side scroller titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best side scroller games.
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1. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is a game developed and published by . Released on August 08th 2024 has received 3,983 reviews of which 3,388 were positive and 595 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played side scroller game, thanks to its 176 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
3,388
595
176
players
2. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner. ASTLIBRA Revision is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2022 has received 26,958 reviews of which 25,774 were positive and 1,184 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 138 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among side scroller games based on player count.
9.4
25,774
1,184
138
players
3. Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Afterimage is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2023 has received 8,404 reviews of which 6,526 were positive and 1,878 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.6
6,526
1,878
88
players
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a game developed and published by . Released on June 16th 2022 has received 13,748 reviews of which 12,978 were positive and 770 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.2
12,978
770
79
players
5. MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline
Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X! MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline is a game developed and published by . Released on August 31st 2023 has received 1,580 reviews of which 1,286 were positive and 294 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.8
1,286
294
31
players
6. 30XX
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost. 30XX is a game developed and published by . Released on August 09th 2023 has received 2,536 reviews of which 2,307 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.7
2,307
229
30
players
7. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free! Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2022 has received 977 reviews of which 665 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played side scroller games.
6.6
665
312
29
players
8. Kingdom Eighties
Kingdom Eighties is a short story-based standalone expansion set in the Kingdom universe. A rad adventure of micro-strategy and base building in vivid ‘80s neon. Defend your town against the mysterious Greed and discover the secrets of your family lineage! Kingdom Eighties is a game developed and published by . Released on June 26th 2023 has received 2,938 reviews of which 2,169 were positive and 769 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.2
2,169
769
26
players
9. Stickman Trenches
Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1. Stickman Trenches is a game developed and published by . Released on March 01st 2023 has received 1,375 reviews of which 1,120 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played side scroller games.
7.8
1,120
255
25
players
10. Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local! Lost Castle / 失落城堡 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 31st 2016 has received 23,524 reviews of which 20,442 were positive and 3,082 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
20,442
3,082
23
players
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