The Best Action difficult difficult Games - Page 2

Update : Flappy Harpy Daddy added at rank #19.
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Verlet Swing (2018)

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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.


What we like:
  • 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
What could be improved:
  • 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

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GRIME (2021)

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Dive into the twisted world of GRIME, a challenging yet rewarding action-adventure RPG. Absorb your enemies, use their traits against them, and explore surreal environments. Face the unknown, unlock new abilities, and indulge in death-defying combat. Are you ready to conquer this world of anatomical horror and intrigue?


What we like:
  • Compelling and twisted world
  • Satisfying and responsive combat
  • Engaging exploration and movement
  • Unique parry and absorption mechanics
  • Generous progression system
What could be improved:
  • Lacks a strong narrative
  • Map functionality could be improved
  • Occasional sound glitches during boss battles

  • souls
  • surreal
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dark
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • 2.5d
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • scroller

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BULLET (2024)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone

Bullet is a top down Action Arcade game. You have one shot at killing your enemies. Dodge and weave through each level, gain points and upgrade your abilities. You have one shot... Make it count.


  • travel
  • linear
  • adrenaline
  • time
  • 3d
  • arcade
  • shoot-em-up
  • casual
  • stylized
  • western
  • assassin
  • action
  • first-person
  • difficult
  • reflexes

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RunGunJumpGun (2016)

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PC Windows Mac OS Android

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.


  • platform
  • pixel
  • trip-hop
  • action
  • shoot-em-up
  • difficult
  • retro
  • surreal
  • 2d
  • resource
  • alternate
  • straight-forward
  • sci-fi
  • chiptune
  • runner

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Devil May Cry HD Collection (2012)

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Playstation 3 Xbox 360 PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!


  • demons
  • hack-and-slash
  • action
  • fight
  • boss
  • combat
  • combo
  • gothic
  • boss-fight
  • battle
  • classic
  • difficult
  • spectacle
  • hardcore
  • challenging

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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (2015)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.


  • top-down
  • violent
  • shooter
  • gore
  • narrative
  • difficult
  • stealth
  • retro
  • crime
  • action
  • pixel
  • psychedelic
  • combat
  • cover
  • twitch

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Flywrench (2015)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Mac OS

Flywrench is an intense aerial obstacle course, where the goal is to guide the ship to the end of the level while passing through barriers and avoiding walls. It has similar difficulty as Super Meat Boy and VVVVVV, but without being a platformer.


What we like:
  • Updated graphics and physics
  • New soundtrack
  • Levels steadily become more difficult
  • Introduces new obstacles
  • Allows precise maneuvering through air
What could be improved:
  • Movement with momentum can be difficult to break
  • Some levels are too challenging for newer players

  • platform
  • difficult
  • agenda
  • finely-honed
  • colour-coded
  • drum
  • zero-player
  • action
  • surgeon
  • bat
  • ninja
  • vertical
  • tough-as-nails
  • reflexes
  • challenging

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Gorilla Adventure (2024)

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Climb, slip, and soar through the neon-drenched cityscape in Gorilla Adventure! Unleash your inner ape and enjoy the freedom of parkour with primal instincts!


  • action-adventure
  • difficult
  • open-world
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • casino
  • action
  • adventure
  • single-player

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Flappy Harpy Daddy (2025)

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Control a nearly-naked man flapping giant fans to fly through tough 3D stages! Click left/right to flap each arm. Run out of stamina and you'll fall helplessly! 🎥 Streaming, Let’s Plays, and monetization are fully welcome!

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  • 3d
  • flight
  • funny
  • action
  • comedy
  • difficult
  • third-person
  • rpg
  • realistic
  • platform
  • controller-support

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Lords of the Fallen (2014)

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Android Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass.


  • boss
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • boss-fight
  • souls
  • combat
  • action
  • fight
  • difficult
  • exploration
  • dark
  • cooperative
  • battle
  • challenging
  • medieval

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