[Fishpicker]

all the side scrollers I have played in the past 5 years

Door Kickers Action Squad - 8- a simple ShMUp based on SWAT. this game reminds me of Elevator Action. Most of the fun to be had came from leveling up and unlocking. Alternate game modes add to replay value.

Noita- 8- the game scrolls sideways and downward. I've posted my thoughts on this game before. this game is always challenging. it is deeper gameplay than you might suspect.

Salt n Sanctuary-7- a side scrolling Dark Souls.

Guns,Gore, Cannoli-8- a ShMUp with very cool cartoon style graphics. this game has a well balanced difficulty level. it is challenging in spots without being frustrating.

My Friend Pedro-7 - seemingly inspired by John Wick. it could be considered too easy... I'm not far into the game though

Carrion-6- this game reminds me of John Carpenters The Thing. you play as The Thing.

Nidhogg-6- the gameplay mechanics remind me of the Great Swordsman arcade game. this game is crude pixel art done really well

Nifelheim-8- ARPG/BMUp/Tower Defense combined. there is some crafting also. this game can be a time sink. I wish I had more time to play it. this seems like a game I could binge on.

Rampage Knights-9- a BMUp with tons of visual character customization. reminiscent of Castle Crashers. a small group of players would make short work of this game.

Shrouded in Sanity-NR- havent played it enough to rate it.

Volgarr the viking-3- Rastan re-skinned. the controls are clunky though.

Dynasty Wars-6- A classic capcom BMUp set in Han Dynasty China.

Warriors of Fate-6- a sequel to Dynasty Wars. the graphics are better but I prefer DW for whatever reason.
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the side scroller I am anticipating most:

Shootas, Blood & Teef

made by the same company that put out Guns Gore & Cannoli. This game is set in the Warhammer 40k universe.