Side Scrolling Games
The screen moves with you, so keep pushing forward.
Classic 2D on a moving screen
Side scrollers are among the oldest kinds of video games. The camera follows you from left to right, and new obstacles and enemies roll in from the edge of the screen. All of the side scrollers here are free to play.
Some are runners. Nut Rush and Nut Rush 2: Summer Sprint send a squirrel dashing through the forest for nuts. Road of Fury Desert Strike is a road game with guns mounted on the car, so you drive and shoot at the same time. Thrill Rush 3 is another fast ride.
Others are slower and more about building. Paper Minecraft mixes blocks and crafting into a flat world, and Medieval Defense Z has you guarding walls against waves. My Little Army has you lead a small army. The runners here, the Nut Rush games and Road of Fury included, play on phones.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a game side scrolling?
The action is seen from the side and the screen moves along as you go, usually from left to right.
Is there a crafting game in 2D here?
Yes, Paper Minecraft is a 2D building and crafting game in this category.
Which side scrollers play on phones?
Nut Rush, Nut Rush 2: Summer Sprint, Road of Fury Desert Strike and Thrill Rush 3 play on phones.