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 September 18th 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 169 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
3,388
595
169
players
2. 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. While seeing 146 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among side scroller games based on player count.
7.6
6,526
1,878
146
players
3. Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
Star Fire is a love letter to classic arcade side-scrollers, reimagined with roguelite progression, modern action polish, and that “just one more run” itch. It’s fast, punchy, and all about no-pressure fun with tight combat, slick movement, and endless ways to cause chaos. Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is a game developed and published by . Released on September 08th 2025 has received 545 reviews of which 499 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.5
499
46
100
players
4. 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. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.4
25,774
1,184
77
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
47
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.2
12,978
770
44
players
7. Touhou Luna Nights
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far. Touhou Luna Nights is a game developed and published by . Released on February 25th 2019 has received 14,007 reviews of which 13,668 were positive and 339 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played side scroller games.
9.5
13,668
339
30
players
8. METAL SLUG 3
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform! METAL SLUG 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on February 14th 2014 has received 8,579 reviews of which 7,698 were positive and 881 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.7
7,698
881
29
players
9. METAL SLUG
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform! METAL SLUG is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2015 has received 4,457 reviews of which 3,983 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played side scroller games.
8.6
3,983
474
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
25
players
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