The Best Action challenging difficult Games for IOS iPhone

Update, : Punch Kick Duck added at rank #2.
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Hyper Light Drifter (2016)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Xbox One Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS

Hyper Light Drifter is an atmospheric action RPG set in a gorgeous pixel art world with a superb score. You are a Drifter fighting your way through enemies while piecing together the story of the world around you.

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Pros:
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Superb gameplay
  • Unique Zelda-like experience
Cons:
  • Difficulty spikes when there are too many enemies around you

  • pixel
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • platform
  • battle
  • challenging
  • retro

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Punch Kick Duck (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone

Fighting is all about timing. Just ask any duck.


  • beat-em-up
  • scroller
  • side-scrolling
  • single-screen
  • skill
  • challenging
  • action
  • battle
  • easy-to-learn
  • shoot-em-up
  • casual
  • fight
  • difficult
  • endless

3

Verlet Swing (2018)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Mac OS

Verlet Swing is a curious game where you must swing and manoeuvre through obstacles towards a shimmering goal in order to escape. Target something, then use the left thumbstick to guide you through the air, timing your swings correctly to avoid obstacles and crashing into the ground. With 100 levels to clear, each with their own online leaderboards, it provides plenty of challenge and satisfaction.


Pros:
  • Unique concept
  • Interesting visuals
  • Exhilarating experience with sound of air rushing around
  • Reasonable price considering the amount of gameplay
  • Chilled out vibe with themed levels
Cons:
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Some stages can feel unfair

  • fast-paced
  • surreal
  • editor
  • level
  • abstract
  • 3d
  • action
  • first-person
  • challenging
  • replay-value
  • difficult
  • platform
  • manipulation
  • sport
  • corridor

4

Grimvalor (2018)

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Android Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

GrimValor is a dark fantasy action-adventure game with smooth controls, fast movements and challenging enemies. You will need to master basic movements, earn new abilities and access items while taking on powerful bosses. Enjoy an immense amount of content with no IAPs or ads.


Pros:
  • Smooth controls
  • Fast movements
  • Challenging enemies
  • No IAPs or ads
  • Robust RPG mechanics
Cons:
  • Collision detection can be gummy near walls and platform edges
  • Occasional attempts at story-telling not up to standards of the rest of the game

  • boss
  • platform
  • spider
  • challenging
  • combat
  • action
  • tall
  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • nice-looking
  • zombie-type
  • difficult
  • entertainment
  • mad
  • puzzle

5

The Spike - Volleyball Story (2021)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

The Spike is a 2D volleyball game which is light, but dynamic. Dominate your opponents with speedy and powerful spikes, to take control of the court!


  • volleyball
  • sport
  • casual
  • management
  • retro
  • card
  • cooperative
  • multiplayer
  • action
  • skill
  • challenging

6

Rider Ketchapp (2017)

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Xbox One IOS iPhone Android

Feel the rush of riding our most extreme bikes, with x2 and x3 speed; pump the NITRO and get those extra HP you need to complete every single level with a perfect score. Here, you can choose your own favorite motorcycle and become master rider in flipping your bike. Features Complete Many Challenges Collect over 10 Awesome Bikes and moto rbike (including 4 Secrets) Complete all Levels Unlock Themes Compare your highscore with players worldwide Make insane stunts!


  • vehicle
  • entertainment
  • arcade
  • action
  • skill
  • challenging
  • difficult

7

Lords of the Fallen (2017)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One IOS iPhone Android

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.


  • rpg
  • boss
  • fantasy
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • battle
  • action
  • fight
  • difficult
  • demons
  • dark
  • souls
  • third-person
  • challenging
  • combo

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