The Best Action challenging Games

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Update 26 March 2025: Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark added at rank #5.

Here are our 10 Best Action challenging Games:

Punch Kick Duck
Nioh 2
Grimvalor
Verlet Swing
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark
Hyper Light Drifter
Hunt the Night
Pretty Girls Breakers!
Metal Unit
Monochrome World

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Punch Kick Duck (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone

Fighting is all about timing. Just ask any duck.

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

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.

Buy Buy Buy

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

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.

Buy

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

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.

Buy Buy Buy

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

Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark (2025)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!

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metroidvania
cooperative
castlevania
boss
anime
platform
action-adventure
boss-fight
challenging
middle-of-the-road
magical
action
gothic
adventure
2d

Hyper Light Drifter (2016)

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IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

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.

Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy Buy

What we like:

Atmospheric soundtrack
Gorgeous visuals
Superb gameplay
Unique Zelda-like experience

What could be improved:

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

Hunt the Night (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Plunge into a retro-style action-adventure game that combines a fast, skilled gameplay with dark fantasy and lore. Play as Vesper, a virtuous member of 'The Stalkers,' and explore the vast world of Medhram, filled with ruins and horrors.

Buy Buy

gothic
dark
souls
boss
fantasy
top-down
pixel
hack-and-slash
action-adventure
2d
character
action
rpg
boss-fight
challenging

Pretty Girls Breakers! (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Playstation 5

Take the role of a twin-tailed fighter wielding a beam saber. Master more than 20 unique battle stages. Meet 7 female characters with cute animal features. Unlock new outfits for casual viewing in Dressing Room mode.

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arcade
action
fight
challenging
puzzle
classic
casual
cute
tabletop
battle
combo
anime

Metal Unit (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Buy Buy Buy