The Best Action difficult difficult Games for Playstation 4

Update : Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter added at rank #5.
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Monster Hunter: World (2018)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4

In Monster Hunter: World, you embark on an exciting journey to hunt down ferocious creatures in a living ecosystem. Explore stunning locations, use a variety of weapons, and craft new gear by collecting materials from the fallen beasts. This exciting and immersive RPG offers fun gameplay and addictive combat, with the ability to hunt alone or alongside up to three other players. You can even put your personal flair on the game with stickers, gestures, and armor customization.


What we like:
  • Immersive world
  • Amazing creature designs
  • Engaging main quest
  • Fun gameplay
  • Addictive
What could be improved:
  • Combat may take time to get used to
  • Tricky controls on mouse and keyboard
  • Lots of grinding for specific items
  • Some fights require large groups of players

  • rpg
  • online
  • battle
  • fight
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • crafting
  • action
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • japanese
  • difficult
  • exploration
  • skill
  • dragon

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (2023)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.


  • boss
  • martial
  • boss-fight
  • historical
  • rpg
  • demons
  • souls
  • combat
  • action
  • fight
  • fantasy
  • battle
  • exploration
  • difficult
  • narrative

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Bloodroots (2020)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

In Bloodroots, you're Mr. Wolf, a man betrayed and left for dead, seeking vengeance. Use everything around you to choreograph ultra-violent combos in a twisted Western revenge tale. Experiment with different objects as weapons, enjoy the smooth gameplay and amazing music, and compete for fame on worldwide leaderboards.


What we like:
  • Satisfying and fluid gameplay
  • Unique use of objects as weapons
  • Compelling story with deranged characters
  • Great music and visuals
  • Encourages creative problem-solving
What could be improved:
  • Limited player freedom
  • Can become repetitive towards the end

  • violent
  • western
  • top-down
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • platform
  • combo
  • isometric
  • blood
  • beat-em-up
  • gore
  • cartoony
  • hack-and-slash
  • animal
  • difficult

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Nioh 2 (2020)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5

Unleash your inner demon in Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition! Engage in thrilling, fast-paced combat against fearsome yokai, explore devastated locales in Japan, and overcome new challenges in the Dark Realm. With its unique mechanics, extensive content, and rock solid co-op experience, you're in for a wild ride.

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What we like:
  • Unique, improved mechanics
  • Fast-paced, smooth combat
  • Extensive content
  • Solid co-op experience
What could be improved:
  • Unfair price increase
  • Minor performance issues
  • Occasional crashes

  • boss
  • souls
  • rpg
  • combat
  • action
  • skill
  • controller-support
  • demons
  • ninja
  • combo
  • fight
  • challenging
  • difficult
  • customization
  • crafting

5

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (2025)

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Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Linux Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Mac OS Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.


  • souls
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • narration
  • action-adventure
  • action
  • combat
  • story
  • 2d
  • difficult
  • single-player
  • medieval
  • adventure
  • atmospheric

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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.


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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stadia Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Mac OS

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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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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The Perplexing Orb: Bounce N' Roll (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

The Perplexing Orb returns in a brand new entry packed with new features! New art style, new levels, and new game play mechanics! Bounce N' Roll through this all new adventure!


  • pixel
  • casual
  • arcade
  • platform
  • 3d
  • privacy-policy
  • stylized
  • family-friendly
  • attack
  • score
  • colourful
  • action
  • controller-support
  • difficult
  • retro

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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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