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.
Deathsmiles
Horizontal bullet-hell shooter where angels can fire both ways
96% positive
628 reviews
Pro Cycling Manager 2021
Cycling management simulation with team building and Tour de France races
79% positive
626 reviews
Strategic Mind: The Pacific
Turn-based World War II strategy centered on Pacific naval battles
75% positive
622 reviews
HeXen II
Dark fantasy first-person shooter with character classes and cryptic puzzles
78% positive
620 reviews
Brigand: Oaxaca
First-person RPG with deadly exploration across post-apocalyptic Mexico
94% positive
617 reviews
Pocket Rogues
2D action roguelite with randomized dungeons and fortress upgrades
89% positive
614 reviews
DeathSprint 66
Third-person foot racing through deadly courses with rival attacks
83% positive
599 reviews
Builders of Greece
Ancient Greek city builder balancing resources, citizens, and warfare
55% positive
598 reviews
Nebulock
Twin-stick bullet hell shooter with block-built bosses and upgrades
87% positive
594 reviews
OmniBus
Physics-based driving missions in a bus that cannot slow down
82% positive
579 reviews
The Ouroboros King
Chess-based roguelike tactics with unusual pieces and changing runs
80% positive
578 reviews
King of Dragon Pass
Fantasy clan-management strategy RPG driven by mythology and diplomacy
79% positive
570 reviews
Réussir : Code de la Route - Nouvelle Édition (French Highway Code)
French driving theory quiz with lessons and practice exams
89% positive
566 reviews
Pushing it! Together - Sisyphus Co-op
Third-person co-op platformer about pushing a boulder uphill together
50% positive
565 reviews
Wordle 2
Connect letters to solve themed word puzzles across growing grids
59% positive
564 reviews
Minutescape
Incremental bullet hell where upgrades help you survive five minutes
75% positive
558 reviews
GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-
3D action strategy battles with frontline combat and troop commands
75% positive
535 reviews
Rogalia
Open-world fantasy sandbox RPG with crafting, farming, and food-based leveling
70% positive
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Dimensionals
Turn-based RPG with three-hero parties and roguelike raids
80% positive
531 reviews
Boxing School
Boxing management sim where you train fighters and coach bouts
90% positive
530 reviews
Tetrobot and Co.
Puzzle game about repairing robots by swallowing and firing blocks
97% positive
517 reviews
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
Turn-based World War II wargame centered on Germany's land battles
85% positive
512 reviews
Builders of Egypt
Ancient Egyptian city builder balancing trade, temples, and defense
33% positive
509 reviews
Ash of Gods: The Way
Turn-based tactical card battles with changing rules and story choices
80% positive
506 reviews