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
3,498 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars
Free-to-play MMO strategy about building kingdoms and waging guild wars
67% positive
Free
Super Crate Box
2D arcade platform shooter where crates keep changing your weapon
89% positive
Free
Rayman® Origins
2D platformer with unlockable abilities and four-player local co-op
94% positive
6,440 reviews
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Action RPG about rescuing shipwreck survivors and exploring an island
90% positive
6,438 reviews
Demo Shogun Showdown
Turn-based roguelike tactics built around positioning and attack combos
95% positive
6,422 reviews
Demo Dead Estate
Isometric roguelike shooter with changing weapons and monster-filled mansion floors
95% positive
6,413 reviews
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