The Hardest Game Ever

A free precision platformer with puzzles and player-set respawn points

AIAdev, Cupflow Studios · Published by AIAdev · Released Sep 14, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 413
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 29, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Hardest Game Ever?

This single-player 2D platformer follows Pot, who gets lost underground while searching for a flower. You jump and climb walls through three biomes, collecting keys to unlock doors, take shortcuts, and explore new paths.

For you if...

+you enjoy practicing tricky jumps until you clear them

Not for you if...

−you want a relaxed adventure with little repetition

What players say

79% of 413 reviews are positive

Some players enjoy the platforming challenge, but recurring complaints focus on awkward controls and inconsistent movement.

Screenshots and trailer

The Hardest Game Ever system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i3 M380
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does The Hardest Game Ever have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Hardest Game Ever run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Hardest Game Ever use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam