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A common use of the side-scrolling format is in [[platformer|platform game]]s. ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985) and ''[[Terraria]]'' (2011) are among the most famous side-scrollers of this type.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Best Side-Scrolling Games of All Time |url=https://www.ranker.com/list/all-side-scrollings-list/reference |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=Ranker |language=en}}</ref>

The side-scrolling format is also popular among [[beat 'em up]]s, such as the ''[[Battletoads]]'' series. Often in beat 'em ups, the screen will lock into place until the enemies on screen are defeated.