side-scroller
nounUK /ˈsaɪd ˌskrəʊ.lə/
US /ˈsaɪd ˌskroʊ.lɚ/
A side-scroller is a game where you move your character from left to right across the screen.
My favorite side-scroller has a brave hero who jumps over rocks and collects coins.
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2. A game in which the background scrolls sideways as the player moves.
The classic side-scroller kept the action moving smoothly from left to right.
3. A type of level design where progress is mainly horizontal.
The designer built a side-scroller level with hidden paths along the cliff.
4. Informal term for any horizontally scrolling media, such as a website or animation.
The site uses a side-scroller layout that slides between sections.