Best Difficult games on PC
Games with demanding combat, platforming, survival systems, or competitive play that require practice, precise execution, and effective strategies.
- Frequent failure and repeated attempts
- Limited room for mistakes
- Skill-based challenges
Related: Souls-like, Survival, Competitive, Action Roguelike
3,400 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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One Step From Eden
Real-time deckbuilding roguelike with grid battles and spellcasting
94% positive
6,372 reviews
DEAD RISING®
Third-person zombie action with improvised weapons and timed objectives
88% positive
6,358 reviews
Climber Animals: Together
A 3D climbing platformer where every fall resets progress
73% positive
6,332 reviews
Eastern Exorcist
Hand-drawn side-scrolling action RPG about an exorcist fighting demons
83% positive
6,325 reviews
Magicite
Side-scrolling action roguelike with crafting and permanent death
85% positive
6,319 reviews
STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed™ II
Third-person Star Wars action with dual lightsabers and Force powers
64% positive
6,290 reviews
Demo Rift of the NecroDancer
Three-lane rhythm action with monsters that follow distinct patterns
94% positive
6,288 reviews
Opus Magnum
Open-ended automation puzzles with programmable arms and alchemical machines
97% positive
6,250 reviews
You Have to Win the Game
Retro exploration platformer with difficult jumps and hidden routes
93% positive
Free
Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends
Punishing precision platformer about climbing a mountain on a pogo stick
84% positive
6,238 reviews
Demo Laika: Aged Through Blood
Side-scrolling action adventure built around motorbike combat and exploration
91% positive
6,224 reviews
Long Live The Queen
Political visual novel about keeping a young princess alive until coronation
95% positive
6,193 reviews
Thunder Tier One
Top-down tactical shooter with customizable gear and squad commands
71% positive
Free
Hot Lava
First-person parkour platformer across lava-filled obstacle courses and shortcuts
93% positive
6,167 reviews
Bit Blaster XL
Arcade shoot-'em-up with constant movement and endless score chasing
96% positive
6,154 reviews
OLDTV
Fast-paced puzzle game that tests color recognition and reaction speed
94% positive
Free
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Fast, technical 2D fighter with 25 distinct characters
96% positive
6,122 reviews
Aim Hero
First-person aim trainer with shooter sensitivity settings and score tracking
85% positive
6,122 reviews
Axiom Verge
2D action platformer about exploring an alien labyrinth with glitches
90% positive
6,111 reviews
Chair Simulator
A sitting simulator where staying seated too long risks permanent death
89% positive
Free
The Legend of Bum-Bo
Turn-based puzzle roguelike with tile matches and item combos
80% positive
6,029 reviews
Intruder
Team-based stealth shooter with cameras, traps, and proximity chat
90% positive
5,994 reviews
The Ship: Murder Party
First-person multiplayer hunt where you kill while evading your hunter
86% positive
5,942 reviews
art of rally
Top-down rally racing through stylized stages in vintage cars
92% positive
5,919 reviews