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Side Scrolling Adventure Games

Find side-scrolling adventure games that combine exploration, obstacles, and side-view action. Check each game’s platform compatibility, age rating, and gameplay details to compare options and choose an adventure that fits your setup and play style.

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  1. Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J3R8ZQZ93T

    Thanks best buy!...Great game ,very fun. Love the awesome customer service from best buy as well!...The best buy°°...Love this game!!! Buy buy buy..its the Best Buy!!!

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    An atmospheric action-adventure game featuring hand-drawn art, challenging gameplay, and a mysterious underground world.
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    Your price for this item is $34.99

  2. Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HPWR75

    Best value for the money...Kids love it, unlock the mystery. Definitely recommended...Best game...[Employee of bestbuy] Love the how unique it is. One of my favorite games

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    An atmospheric action-adventure game featuring hand-drawn art, challenging gameplay, and mysterious underground exploration.
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    Your price for this item is $14.99

  3. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HSZVPR

    I love all the Mario games and Best Buy had a great promotion...Great value. Love shopping at Best Buy....Great Product

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    A digital action-platformer featuring two family-friendly adventures, multiplayer modes, and accessible controls for all ages.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  4. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL48FGH

    great game love it, it wa one of my best purchase....It’s great I love it. Mario is the best. Very fun game.

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    A family-friendly platformer offering two adventures, multiplayer fun, and accessible controls for all ages.
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    Your price for this item is $55.99
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    The previous price was $59.99

  5. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL48F8P

    GREAT...Great shop always best buy is bette than other brand. we love best buy...Love this game, great article and great deal at best buy.

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    A fun platformer adventure featuring the Kong crew, engaging gameplay, creative level design, and lively music.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  6. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HYZ73L

    Best platformer...This game is truly one of the best platformers ever. I love it so much....BEST GAME...Man I love this game. So much fun so many challenges keeps you busy

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    An exciting platformer featuring classic characters, updated graphics, and multiple modes for Nintendo Switch gameplay.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  7. Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GYLC

    Great...Great game. Love playing it. Best purchased and got it quick...Great game. Best game of the year. Love that 2d is back

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    A vibrant side-scrolling adventure featuring new power-ups, badges, and multiplayer fun in the Flower Kingdom.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  8. Yoshi's Crafted World - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H9CH2F

    My Kids Love This Game...My Kids Love this Game. It is a lot of fun and great graphics and textures....A great buy for the switch....Great for yoshi lovers!...I love this game!!! Enjoy it every time I...

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    An imaginative platforming adventure where you explore handcrafted worlds and discover secrets on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  9. Yoshi's Crafted World - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL4G78K

    Great for family....I love the game and it's a good bonding for family....I love shopping at best buy and best buy for you and your family and friends....Love this product my kids love it love to shop...

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    A charming platformer adventure featuring creative handcrafted levels, cooperative play, and family-friendly action on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $55.99
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  10. Kirby Star Allies - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HYJK3J

    Kids love game...Kids love it!...Love this game!...Gotta love the graphics and colors and the "allies" available to play as and Kirby is too cute!

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    An action-packed digital adventure where you team up with friends and absorb powers to overcome challenges.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  11. Kirby Star Allies - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7GSL485J5

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    An action-packed platformer where players team up to combine abilities and defeat enemies on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.98

  12. Rayman Legends Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HPG784

    Fun wacky tacky game with a great co-op mode.

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    An exciting digital platformer featuring creative levels, vibrant music, and multiplayer fun for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  13. Metroid Dread - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4G8YQ

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    An action-packed 2D adventure where you guide Samus through perilous alien worlds on Nintendo Switch consoles.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
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    The previous price was $99.99

  14. Mega Man 11 - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HSLLC2

    Of course I love all mega man games so this is a must....Great game very fun and very arcade like with much replay value....Best Buy did great with fast digital copy and had absolutely no problems redeeming...

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    An action-packed platformer featuring multiple 2D worlds, adjustable difficulty, and immersive single-player gameplay.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  15. Sonic Forces - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7JHG52GJV

    Thanks a lot great for the price I will be purchasing again from you guys I love Best Buy...great product...love it best product ever really happy with it happy

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    An action-packed platformer featuring character creation, classic and modern gameplay, and thrilling battles against new foes.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  16. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H9ZGQX

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    An action-packed digital adventure where you battle demons and craft weapons to save humanity on Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  17. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL4GLQQ

    Great!...If you love Kirby, you’ll love this! One of the best remasters / ports on the switch!...Love it best game and delivery was grat it was on time

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    A vibrant platforming adventure featuring multiplayer action, new abilities, and fun mini-games on Nintendo Switch systems.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  18. Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 + 2 Legacy Edition - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7CXZVL8JJ

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    A nostalgic action-platformer collection featuring Mega Man 1–6, bonus challenges, and a helpful rewind feature.
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    Your price for this item is $44.99
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    The previous price was $59.99

  19. Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2 - PlayStation 4

    SKU: J7CXZVT45S

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    A multi-color physical collection featuring classic platformer games, new modes, and an animated prequel film.
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    Your price for this item is $37.99
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    The previous price was $39.99

  20. Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H642P3

    One of the best platformers of all time....The best in the series!...The mega man zero games are the best in the mega man series....If you loved the X series, you'll love this too as it takes it to a...

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    A digital collection featuring six classic side-scrolling action games with new modes for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  21. Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection - Nintendo Switch

    SKU: J7CXZVL8G9

    Great game!...Game box is in perfect condition, art is great, game is so much fun to play, I only wish I knew this

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    A collection of six classic action platformers with updated visuals and new features for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  22. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair - Nintendo Switch [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6H692CW

    Great graphics...Yooka laylee and the impossible lair for Nintendo switch is such great game a must play for any gamer...Great 2.5D Platformer...Great 2.5D platformer. Not quite to the level of a Nintendo...

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    An action-packed 2D platformer featuring creative level design, engaging controls, and vibrant music for Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  23. Cuphead Standard Edition - XBOX One [Digital]

    SKU: JCQ6HC8H8K

    I bought the game for my grandson.He love the game as much as I love shopping at Best Buy....We love this item and it was to cheap to pass up at Best Buy.

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    A hand-drawn, jazz-infused run-and-gun platformer featuring intense boss battles and local co-op gameplay.
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    Your price for this item is $19.99

  24. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

    SKU: J7GSL5JF7K

    Best ever...Best game ever I love to bring the old school games back...Best game...I love this game is one for the best game I played.

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    A visually enhanced HD platformer featuring classic 2D action, extra levels, and multiplayer on Nintendo Switch.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99
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Side-scrolling adventure games bring exploration, storytelling, and responsive gameplay together in worlds that unfold as you move across the screen. From navigating tricky platforms to discovering hidden passages, these games reward curiosity as much as quick reflexes. Some 2D adventure games focus on precise jumping and environmental puzzles, while others blend action combat, character upgrades, and interconnected maps. If you enjoy revisiting earlier areas with new abilities, look for exploration-driven adventures with unlockable routes and secrets to uncover. For a more straightforward experience, consider side-scrolling platform games built around distinct stages and clear objectives. Visual style can help guide your choice, too: pixel art, hand-drawn animation, and layered backgrounds offer different ways to experience a game’s setting. Beyond appearance, consider whether you prefer a story-rich journey, challenging encounters, or relaxed exploration, since side-scrolling adventures can vary widely in pace and difficulty. Finding the best side-scrolling adventure games for your play style starts with checking platform compatibility, supported play modes, and the features that matter most to you. Console, PC, and handheld gaming options offer different ways to play, but individual titles may not be available on every system. If you want to share the adventure, look for games that specifically support local co-op or online multiplayer rather than assuming every side-scroller includes those options. Solo players may prioritize immersive stories, rewarding progression, and flexible save systems that make shorter sessions easier to manage. Adjustable difficulty, remappable controls, and other accessibility options can also influence how comfortable and approachable a game feels, so review each title’s listed features. Age ratings and content descriptors are useful considerations for family gaming, while optional challenges, alternate routes, and collectibles can add replay value for players who enjoy exploring beyond the main story.

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Side-scrolling adventure games use a side-view perspective, with the screen moving as your character travels through the world. They often combine exploration, platforming, puzzles, combat, and storytelling.

Traditional platformers typically emphasize jumping, timing, and navigating obstacles. Side-scrolling adventure games often place more emphasis on discovering locations, interacting with characters, solving puzzles, and unlocking abilities, though the two genres can overlap.

Metroidvania describes games with interconnected areas that gradually become accessible as you gain new abilities or equipment. Exploration and revisiting earlier locations are central features, with newly unlocked routes often leading to secrets or story developments.

Some side-scrolling adventure games include local or online cooperative play, while others focus on a single-player experience. When comparing games, check whether multiplayer supports a shared screen or online sessions and how many players can participate.

Optional areas, hidden collectibles, alternate routes, and unlockable abilities can give players reasons to revisit a side-scrolling adventure. Some games also offer multiple endings, additional playable characters, or challenge modes that change the experience on later playthroughs.

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