Sidescrolling

InterLink is a sidescrolling game written in Python using the wonderful Pygame and Pymunk libraries. It uses interdimensional linkings to move objects from one area to another. Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Trine 2 is a sidescrolling game of action, puzzles and platforming. You play as one of the Three Heroes who make their way through dangers untold in a fantastical fairytale world. Physics-based puzzles with fire, water, gravity and magic; Wicked Goblins; Climb the tallest trees and towers in... Platforms: Mac

Cave Story is a freeware side scrolling action/adventure/plat former title with leanings towards Wonderboy and recent sidescrolling Castlevania titles. You control a little amnesiac who runs around helping out these rabbit-ish creatures called Mimigas while trying to find your way out of the... Platforms: Mac

Worminator 3 is akin to many Apogee Software and ID Software classic action games such as Duke Nukem and Commander Keen. In Worminator game, you play as The Worminator (or as several other optional characters) and fight your way through many levels of madness and mayhem. It features nine... Platforms: *nix

Super Mario Clone FX is a jump-and-run game in the style of Super Mario World. Secret Maryo Chronicles is a two-dimensional, sidescrolling jump-and-run platform game which utilizes the platform independent multimedia library, SDL. It features a built-in level editor which can be used to easily... Platforms: *nix

Monkey Shines 2: Gorilla Warfare is a game where you become the character Darwin. Your mission is to save Simian City. But in order to save Simian City you must travel through different time warps collecting pieces of a map. Platforms: Mac

Jasper's cat has been nabbed by a nasty witch who intends to use him as an ingredient for her incredibly evil potion! Make your way through a world of magic and monsters to reach the witch's castle and save Orlando. Jasper's Journeys offers a mixture of thoughtful exploration, tricky jumps, and... Platforms: Mac

Welcome to fancy pants adventures. Fancy Pants Adventures is a sidescrolling platformer, like a cross between Sonic and Mario. This game is the first in the Fancy Pants series, and has been given the name World 1. Check back often for the release of the sequel(s)! Use the left and right arrow... Platforms: Windows

Play as Bowser and use your minions to destroy the oncoming waves of the pesky Mario Bros. Work you way through 20 levels, with 13 towers to complete the game. Classic defence with a sidescrolling mechanic. Only on Softendo Mario Games. Platforms: Windows, Mac, Other, Pocket PC, Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPod, iTouch, Palm

Mad Skills Motocross is a game that brings back fond memories from the good old days. Not via 'retro' graphics, but by sheer joy and playfulness. Mad Skills Motocross is meant to be fun, quick and deep. You will collect achievement-like stars for tricks. You will get power-ups that might seem... Platforms: Windows

About AstroSquid Take the role of a purple alien thing that kinda looks like a squid and pilot your way towards Earth in a quest to destroy mankind. Causing lots of destruction along the way is of course a way to make the trip less dull. You pilot your purple jelly craft in a classic... Platforms: Mac

Dark Woods is here! Enter the realm of Dark Woods, a Magical, Mystical, Sidescrolling Adventure that will keep you on your toes, and mystify you with Gorgeous, Eye Popping Graphics! You're on a Quest to Rid the land of an Evil Curse Platforms: Mac

Starlight Starbright Children`s Foundation is pleased to announce The Tuttles: Madcap Misadventures, a first-of-its-kind fundraising initiative! The modern Tuttle family embarks on a family vacation to the Alamo. Beautifully detailed art & sidescrolling action add to the fun. Comic book style cut... Platforms: Mac

Defendguin is a clone of the arcade game "Defender," but with a Linux theme. Your mission is to defend little penguinoids from being captured and mutated. features: * High-speed sidescrolling action * Lots of music and amusing sound effects * Lots of special effects * Lasers and... Platforms: *nix

Graviton takes its inspiration from two excellent Amiga games of old, Gravity Force/Power and Bratwurst. I sorely miss the great times I had playing these games and so have been trying to bring them to the modern gaming platform. Graviton is a side-scrolling two player space shooter, that uses 3D... Platforms: *nix