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
1,203 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
Quasimorph
Turn-based extraction roguelike with cybernetic mercenaries and lethal missions
83% positive
8,278 reviews
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Turn-based tactical RPG where fallen enemies become your undead army
86% positive
8,270 reviews
Train Sim World® 2
First-person train driving simulation across freight, commuter, and subway routes
82% positive
8,260 reviews
LYNE
Minimalist logic puzzles about connecting shapes and filling boards
96% positive
8,246 reviews
Poly Bridge 2
Physics-based bridge-building puzzles with springs and moving parts
95% positive
8,238 reviews
Melatonin
A hand-drawn rhythm game about keeping time in dreams
94% positive
8,191 reviews
Reigns
Medieval card game about balancing power through binary choices
87% positive
8,134 reviews
The Wild Eight
Open-world survival crafting in Alaska after a mysterious plane crash
68% positive
8,126 reviews
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Turn-based tactical RPG about inept adventurers chasing dungeon treasure
87% positive
8,091 reviews
Coromon
Pixel-art creature-collecting RPG with strategic, stamina-based turn-based battles
84% positive
8,083 reviews
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Fantasy tower defense with elven armies, heroes, and spells
96% positive
8,066 reviews
DESOLATE
First-person open-world survival horror with co-op and supernatural anomalies
66% positive
8,066 reviews
STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed™ II
Third-person Star Wars action with dual lightsabers and Force powers
63% positive
8,015 reviews
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
3D platformer with racing, puzzles, and collectible-filled levels
93% positive
7,964 reviews
DuckTales: Remastered
Remade 2D platformer following Scrooge McDuck's worldwide treasure hunt
88% positive
7,951 reviews
Call of Duty® (2003)
World War II first-person shooter from three Allied perspectives
95% positive
7,867 reviews
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Fast, technical 2D fighter with 25 distinct characters
96% positive
7,722 reviews
One Step From Eden
Real-time deckbuilding roguelike with grid battles and spellcasting
93% positive
7,664 reviews
The Swapper
Sci-fi puzzle platformer built around clones and body swapping
94% positive
7,585 reviews
Magicite
Side-scrolling action roguelike with crafting and permanent death
85% positive
7,585 reviews
Turbo Overkill
Fast-paced cyberpunk first-person shooter with wall-running and chainsaw slides
94% positive
7,546 reviews
Bridge Constructor Portal
Physics-based bridge-building puzzles with portals and hazardous test chambers
92% positive
7,538 reviews
UFO 50
Retro collection of 50 complete games across varied genres
95% positive
7,511 reviews
Tales of Maj'Eyal
Traditional turn-based roguelike with randomized dungeons and varied character builds
94% positive
7,451 reviews