The Best Action difficult difficult Games

Update : Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty added at rank #1.
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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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Egg Over It: Fall Flat From the Top (2022)

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PC Windows

Take on a real tactical jumping adventure with Egg Over It!!! A challenge where you'll have to lift the egg to the top in search of its source, but explore carefully; a single failed jump could lead to a long fall.

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  • casual
  • action
  • single-player
  • difficult
  • tactical

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Orbital Bullet (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.


  • rogue-like
  • electronica
  • pixel
  • platform
  • boss
  • bullet
  • crafting
  • procedural
  • difficult
  • action
  • super-rewarding
  • fast-paced
  • fast-firing
  • skill
  • tower-climbing

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Ronin: The Last Samurai (2021)

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Android IOS iPhone

"Nightmare Altar" balance adjustment. Essence balance adjustment- Tutorial reorganization. Fixed Minor Bugs. Please check "Inbox" for details.

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  • resource
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • samurai
  • mech
  • rpg
  • boss
  • hand-drawn
  • diablo
  • art
  • difficult
  • button-mashing
  • waves
  • combat

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Enter Digiton (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

Enter Digiton is a challenging open world metroidvania filled with a variety of unique environments and characters. Armed with only a shield, you are tasked with banishing the four demon lords and saving the beautifully pixelated world of Digiton!


  • platform
  • pixel
  • casual
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • adventure
  • discovery
  • action
  • difficult
  • minimalist
  • mature
  • scroller
  • hardcore

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Black blood (2020)

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PC Windows

Black blood is a mix of hardcore Tower Defense strategy and top-down shooter. Act as a defender against alien invaders, attack and destroy all their insidious plans...

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  • single-player
  • casual
  • difficult
  • action
  • robots
  • boss

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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.


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

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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.

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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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Mega Man ZeroZX Legacy Collection (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.


  • boss
  • platform
  • card
  • rpg
  • battle
  • robots
  • action
  • classic
  • anime
  • real-time
  • grid
  • fighting
  • sprite
  • retro
  • difficult

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Grimvalor (2018)

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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Android

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.

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What we like:
  • Smooth controls
  • Fast movements
  • Challenging enemies
  • No IAPs or ads
  • Robust RPG mechanics
What could be improved:
  • 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
  • combat
  • challenging
  • tall
  • action
  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • entertainment
  • zombie-type
  • mad
  • nice-looking
  • puzzle
  • difficult
  • fast-paced

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