🏷️ side-scrolling Retro Games

The Uncanny X-Men is an action game based on the popular Marvel Comics superhero team. Released in 1989 for the NES, players control Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Storm, and Iceman as they battle through various levels to rescue their captured teammates from the villainous White Queen.

The European version of Contra featuring robotic protagonists instead of human soldiers due to regional content restrictions. Battle through 8 stages of intense alien warfare with a friend in co-op mode.

A 1986 rescue mission shooter where players pilot a helicopter through enemy territory to rescue hostages, balancing fuel management with tactical combat against tanks and fighter jets.

Based on the first three Rambo films, this 1988 NES action game puts players in control of John Rambo across jungle, urban, and military base environments. Features knife combat, bow attacks, and vehicular sequences with the iconic M60 machine gun.

Based on the 1985 adventure film, The Goonies is an action-adventure game where players control Mikey navigating through caves, solving puzzles, and rescuing friends from the Fratelli crime family. Features platforming, item collection, and hidden passages.

Join the Goonies gang in this nonlinear adventure to rescue their friends from the Fratelli crime family. Explore caves, solve puzzles, and use unique items in this cult classic sequel that improves upon the original.

8 Eyes is an action-adventure game developed by Thinking Rabbit and published by Taxan for the NES. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, players control Orin the Falconer and his trained falcon Cutrus through eight castles to collect magical jewels. The game combines platforming, exploration, and strategic falcon control mechanics.

Kid Icarus is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES. Players control Pit, a young angel who must rescue the goddess Palutena from the underworld ruler Medusa. The game combines platforming with RPG elements and features vertical scrolling levels.

Based on the 1987 film, RoboCop for NES is a side-scrolling action game where players control the cybernetic officer through crime-ridden Detroit. Features the iconic Auto-9 pistol and missions from the movie with digitized voice samples.

A Capcom-developed action platformer based on the Disney cartoon, featuring the titular crime-fighting duck with his gas gun and grappling hook across 6 challenging stages.

A side-scrolling military action game where you play as a special forces operative infiltrating enemy bases. Known for its knife combat and POW rescue missions.

A platformer starring Domino's Pizza mascot The Noid, featuring pizza-themed levels and yo-yo combat. Players jump through New York City avoiding obstacles and battling dough-themed enemies.

A side-scrolling platformer where Mickey and Minnie embark on a quest to rescue Alice (from Wonderland) and the Little Mermaid from mysterious kidnappers.

An action-RPG based on Greek mythology where players control Orpheus on a quest to rescue his beloved Eurydice from Hades, battling creatures from ancient legends.

Felix the Cat is a platform game developed by Hudson Soft for the NES. Released in 1992, it follows the adventures of the iconic cartoon cat as he rescues his girlfriend Kitty from the evil Professor. The game features power-up transformations that change Felix's abilities and appearance throughout nine colorful levels.

A futuristic action-platformer starring Ken from Street Fighter in the year 2010. Features fast-paced combat with upgradable weapons and challenging platforming stages across alien worlds.

A fantasy action-platformer where players control the armored knight Kuros as he battles through five castles to rescue a kidnapped princess from the evil wizard Malkil.

The sequel to Wizards & Warriors continues the adventures of knight Kuros as he battles evil wizard Malkil across magical realms. Features improved combat, RPG elements, and the ability to transform into different creatures.