The Best Hardcore Games

 "cURL error 3:  (see https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/libcurl-errors.html)"
 "cURL error 3:  (see https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/libcurl-errors.html)"
 "cURL error 6: Could not resolve host: ncom (see https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/libcurl-errors.html) for ncom/en_US/games/switch/p/pixel-game-maker-series-thunder-striker-switch/Video/ThunderStriker_eshop_move"
 "cURL error 6: Could not resolve host: ncom (see https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/libcurl-errors.html) for ncom/en_US/games/switch/p/pixel-game-maker-series-thunder-striker-switch/screenshot-gallery/screenshot01"
 "cURL error 6: Could not resolve host: ncom (see https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/libcurl-errors.html) for ncom/en_US/games/switch/u/urban-street-fighting-switch/screenshot-gallery/screenshot02"
 "cURL error 6: Could not resolve host: ncom (see https://curl.haxx.se/libcurl/c/libcurl-errors.html) for ncom/en_US/games/switch/u/urban-street-fighting-switch/screenshot-gallery/screenshot01"
 "Client error: `GET https://assets.nintendo.com/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_1.0,f_jpg,q_auto,w_1024/b_transparent/v1/` resulted in a `400 Bad Request` response"
Update : War of Evolution added at rank #3.
1

BANG (2022)

View Similar Games
81
Review score
Logo of BANG Screenshot of BANG Screenshot of BANG Screenshot of BANG

PC Windows

Be one step ahead of your competitors, finding shortcuts, repairing your car in the pit lane, and dominating your opponents from the top-down view.

Buy

  • shooter
  • mech
  • baseball
  • racing
  • hardcore
  • strategy
  • puzzle
  • modem
  • arcade
  • action
  • hands-down
  • missile
  • anime
  • top-down
  • block-pushing

2

Brodefence (2018)

View Similar Games
96
Review score
Logo of Brodefence Screenshot of Brodefence Screenshot of Brodefence Screenshot of Brodefence

PC Windows

All the Bro’s are in action again and save the world from invasion of the mutants! Take on the team management, Bro!


  • action
  • hardcore
  • parody
  • funny
  • achievements
  • aliens
  • wave
  • shooter
  • single-player
  • boss

3

War of Evolution (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of War of Evolution Screenshot of War of Evolution Screenshot of War of Evolution Screenshot of War of Evolution

IOS iPhone Android

War of Evolution lets you control the development of a species from the very start of its evolutionary journey as a microscopic organism. Help your creature evolve from a tidal pool spore into a vivid and unique creature that can stand for itself and its species.

Buy

  • open-ended
  • space
  • empire
  • isometric
  • hardcore
  • cute
  • exploration

4

The Wild Darkness (2020)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of The Wild Darkness Screenshot of The Wild Darkness Screenshot of The Wild Darkness Screenshot of The Wild Darkness

IOS iPhone Android

Fixed some bugs and adjusted balancing of pet stats. Changed the rules for the appearance of the Ruins of Evil Boss.

Buy

  • crafting
  • hardcore
  • management
  • survival

5

WindWings: Space Shooter (2020)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of WindWings: Space Shooter Screenshot of WindWings: Space Shooter Screenshot of WindWings: Space Shooter Screenshot of WindWings: Space Shooter

IOS iPhone Android

In the future, people have developed to an advanced level of science and technology and began searching for distant planets in space. WindWings: Space Shooter, Galaxy Attack is a shoot’em up game genre with many new and modern improvements with lots of impressive points.

Buy

  • mech
  • resource
  • hardcore
  • waves
  • real-time
  • endless
  • war
  • fantasy
  • bite-sized
  • buildings
  • experimental
  • sandbox
  • difficult
  • old-school
  • combat

6

Urban Street Fighting (2021)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Urban Street Fighting

Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Find the original fighting experience with this hardcore beat'em up game.
Defeats your opponents with amazing stunts and blows.
Full 3D, Action-packed with realistic physics, single player or local multiplayer, this game will bring you hours of fun.

Main Features:
-AAA Physic Engine
-AAA Graphic Engine
-Advanced AI engine, selectable difficulty
-6 characters
-5 sceneries
-180 animations
-Optional musics
-Realistics Sound Effects
-Solo Against Device or 2 Player Mode
-Multiple Combos
-Intuitive Controls

Buy

  • hardcore
  • physics
  • realistic
  • local
  • fight
  • multiplayer

7

Bloons Supermonkey 2 (2016)

View Similar Games
81
Review score
Logo of Bloons Supermonkey 2 Screenshot of Bloons Supermonkey 2 Screenshot of Bloons Supermonkey 2 Screenshot of Bloons Supermonkey 2

Android

* 40+ bloon shredding powerups like Explosive Shots, Parallel Universe Monkey, and the Sun God. Ninja Kiwi is actively developing, supporting, and promoting channel creators on YouTube, Twitch, Kamcord, and Mobcrush.

Buy

  • hardcore
  • entertainment
  • vertical-scrolling
  • shoot
  • defence
  • tower
  • pick-up-and-play
  • casual
  • skill
  • card
  • boss
  • arcade
  • challenging
  • action

8

Pixel Game Maker Series THUNDER STRIKER (2022)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Pixel Game Maker Series THUNDER STRIKER

Nintendo Switch

Pixel Game Maker Series THUNDER STRIKER is a vertical scrolling shooter with a retro flavor.
You can choose between a laser and a wide range of trajectories for your primary weapon, and three different power-ups for your subweapons!
Each weapon can be powered up to five levels.
so find the most advantageous combination for each stage and boss!

The enemies that stand in your way will attack you with a variety of weapons, including ballistic missiles and guided missiles.
In a pinch, use the Bomber for emergency evasion, and enjoy hardcore play!

The "Pixel Game Maker Series" is a series of games created using the action game creation software "Pixel Game Maker MV" that can be enjoyed on the Nintendo Switch™.

Buy

  • scrolling
  • vertical
  • hardcore
  • retro
  • boss
  • shooter

9

Sky Force 2014 (2014)

View Similar Games
85
Review score
Logo of Sky Force 2014 Screenshot of Sky Force 2014 Screenshot of Sky Force 2014 Screenshot of Sky Force 2014

Android IOS iPhone

Thank you for playing Sky Force 2014 - we've made it for you! Please do not forget to rate the game every time it gets updated.


  • super-destructive
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • scrolling
  • hardcore
  • raiden
  • top-to-bottom
  • bullet-hell
  • mech
  • vertical
  • achievements
  • stage
  • remake
  • four-person
  • resource

Not seeing your game?