Side view 2006 — top best games in the Side view genre

Street Fighter - a game in the Side view genre

Game released: DOS, PC → 1988

Players: 10/10

Street Fighter is a legendary side-scrolling arcade fighting game. In the game, you will participate in a series of battles against ten computer opponents or win in...

Metal Slug

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 2, PC → 29 June 2006

Players: 10/10

Steam: 85/100

Metal Slug — The gameplay is similar to the Contra series games. The main difference is the presence of special military equipment in the game — Slugs...

Contra

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Platformer, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, DOS → 25 May 2006

Players: 7.8/10

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 63/100

This side-scrolling action platformer follows two commandos, Lance and Bill, as they infiltrate the base of the Red Falcon organization, which plans to conquer...

Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game

Puzzle, Logic, Side view

Game released: PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, iOS → 25 August 2006

Players: 8.1/10

How to Get Your Neighbor: Sweet Revenge is a side-scrolling arcade puzzle game. You have to try on the role of the simple Woody to take revenge on your evil...

Tekken 5

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Anime / Manga, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 2 → 29 June 2005

Players: 7.1/10

Metacritic: 88/100

Tekken 5 is a side-scrolling arcade action fighting game. Improved graphics and a new plot await you. You will meet three completely new characters, as well as many...

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

Arcade, Collection, Puzzle, Logic, Side view, Comedy, Casual game

Game released: PC → 9 June 2009

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 96/100

Neighbors from Hell Compilation is a collection of side-scrolling arcade puzzle games that includes: Getting Your Neighbor: Sweet Revenge and Getting Your Neighbor...

Gunstar Heroes

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Side view

Game released: Game Gear, Genesis, iOS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo 3DS → 24 March 1995

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 89/100

This side-scrolling action shooter follows the Gunstar family, protectors of the planet Gunstar 9. After the twins’ older brother is kidnapped and placed under mind...

Lunar: Dragon Song

Role-playing game, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Side view, Japanese role-playing game

Game released: Nintendo DS → 17 February 2006

Metacritic: 59/100

Lunar: Dragon Song is a classic Japanese role-playing game with turn-based combat and a side view in a fantasy setting. The game takes place a thousand years before...

Titan Attacks!

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Side view

Game released: Linux, Mac, PC, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4 → 13 March 2006

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 63/100

This arcade shoot ’em up, presented in a neo-retro style, follows Earth’s last surviving tank commander as they repel an alien invasion and pursue the Titans across...

Mission in Snowdriftland

Action, Platformer, Side view, Arcade, Indie, Old school

Game released: Browser, PC → 1 December 2006

Steam: 95/100

Mission in Snowdriftland is a fun side-scrolling arcade platformer where you'll go on amazing adventures with the snowman Chubby...

MapleStory

Role-playing game, Fighting, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game, Side view, Online

Game released: PC, Mac → 28 November 2006

Players: 10/10

Steam: 59/100

MapleStory is a 2D side-scrolling MMORPG set in a fantasy world, where heroes explore Maple World and take part in its storylines. Players choose from more than 40...

Metal Combat: Восстание машин

Fighting, Side view, Combat robots

Game released: PC → 29 December 2006

A 3D fighting game where the fighters are trash - tires, barrels, car parts and more. The game tells the story of how toxic substances were thrown into a landfill...

Jets 'n' Guns

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, Futurism (Future), Cyberpunk, Side view, Indie

Game released: Linux, Mac, PC → 30 January 2009

Steam: 87/100

Jets 'n' Guns is an arcade game with a mixture of action, shooter and flight simulator from the Rake in Grass studio. The game is published by Rake in...

College Hoops 2K6

Sports game, Basketball, Side view

Game released: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360 → 30 November 2005

Metacritic: 76/100

A college basketball simulation centered on managing player development and team tactics. Practice drills, scrimmages, and weekly meetings improve players...

Gumboy: Crazy Adventures

Action, Platformer, Puzzle, Side view, Casual game, Indie

Game released: PC → 19 December 2006

Players: 10/10

Steam: 50/100

Gumboy: Crazy Adventures is a side-scrolling arcade action platformer that lets you jump, roll, swim and even fly through levels. The main character can change his...

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Best Games in the Side view genre of 2006 (Game released)