The Best Boss Games

Update 26 March 2025: The First Berserker: Khazan added at rank #5.

Here are our 10 Best Boss Games, position 41 to 50:

YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
Grimvalor
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2
Hunt the Night
DARK SOULS: REMASTERED
GRIME
G-Darius HD
Hyper Light Drifter
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3
Furi

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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- (2023)

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Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!

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anime
dungeon
boss
metroidvania
2d
underwater
action
cute
adventure
hack-and-slash
crafting
fantasy
pixel
park

Grimvalor (2018)

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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

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

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 (2022)

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

Break into the new apeX of 2D action! INTI CREATES is proud to present new apeX of cutting-edge 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX 2!

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boss
action
2d
robots
action-adventure
combo
boss-fight
air
side-scrolling
sci-fi
melee
scroller
spin-off
pixel

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.

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

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED (2018)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dark Souls: Remastered is an improved version of the classic action role-playing game from the last generation. It includes all the content from the original game, as well as some additional features such as improved visuals and dedicated servers for smoother online play. You can expect intense bosses, beautiful areas to explore, and an incredibly rewarding experience.

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What we like:

Improved visuals
Dedicated servers for smoother online play
Additional content in Artorias of the Abyss DLC
Matchmaking system closer to Dark Souls III
Supports 32:9 aspect ratio on PC

What could be improved:

Cutscenes slightly zoomed in compared to original version

boss
boss-fight
rpg
fantasy
difficult
combat
dark
action
souls
battle
online
challenging
fight
exploration

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?

Buy Buy Buy Buy

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

G-Darius HD (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!

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arcade
shooter
boss
horizontal
2.5d
shoot-em-up
scroller
underwater
horizontal-scrolling
retro-arcade
fish
boss-fight
1990s
attack
score

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

Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (2022)

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

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!

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