Discounted Difficult Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated difficult games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Difficult games on Steam.

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Darksiders III Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Price -95% 2.06€
Rating 7.5
Release 27 Nov 2018
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?

Price -92% 2.42€
Rating 8.9
Release 15 Nov 2018
My Big Sister My name is Luzia...and this story isn't about me, it’s about my sister. Do you still wish to hear it?

Price -95% 0.34€
Rating 8.7
Release 09 Nov 2018
Rage in Peace Rage in Peace is a story-driven action adventure with elements of surprise and memorization. Unravel the last day of Timmy's life, as he races against time to get back home and fulfill his sole dream of dying peacefully in his pajamas, in the warmth of home, in peace, and with no drama.

Price -99% 0.25€
Rating 8.1
Release 08 Nov 2018
Party Hard 2 It's 3am and you just want to get some sleep. Welcome back to Party Hard! Stop parties using hundreds of new ways, incidentally destroy a drug syndicate, and save the Earth from an alien invasion. May the chickens be with you!

Price -96% 0.86€
Rating 7.6
Release 25 Oct 2018
SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the deadly sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself.

Price -97% 0.63€
Rating 6.3
Release 22 Oct 2018
EXAPUNKS The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.

Price -96% 0.84€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Oct 2018
Reigns: Game of Thrones Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO® TV series Game of Thrones® and the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series Reigns from Nerial and Devolver Digital.

Price -59% 1.65€
Rating 7.5
Release 18 Oct 2018
Terraforming Mars The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

Price -97% 0.65€
Rating 7.0
Release 17 Oct 2018
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories J.J. scours Memoria Island to find her best friend, who has gone missing during a camping trip. In order to save her best friend, she puts her own body and life on the line, reviving infinitely, as she presses forward. Why did she go missing? What is going on in this world?

Price -88% 3.05€
Rating 8.5
Release 11 Oct 2018
Mashinky Mashinky is a transport strategy game about trains. The goal is to create your own transport empire on a procedurally generated map. It’s a unique blend of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and board game-like rules.

Price -41% 13.74€
Rating 8.1
Release 06 Oct 2018
Mega Man 11 Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Price -87% 4.01€
Rating 8.6
Release 02 Oct 2018
Mana Spark A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Price -94% 0.61€
Rating 7.5
Release 27 Sep 2018
The Dark Occult The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

Price -35% 8.67€
Rating 6.6
Release 25 Sep 2018
CrossCode A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Price -69% 6.37€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Sep 2018
Old School Musical What has 50 amazing chiptune tracks, a loony story mode, 32 different chicken types to fight, and takes you on a tour of all your favorite retro games? It's Old School Musical! Tib and Rob are the heroes of a wacky adventure that will teach them where all of the bugs in our favorite games come from.

Price -97% 0.39€
Rating 8.7
Release 13 Sep 2018
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.

Price -93% 0.77€
Rating 8.5
Release 04 Sep 2018
303 Squadron: Battle of Britain The enemies are close, would you dare to join the Squadron? Tweak planes in a 1st person mechanic mode, set the clouds on fire in aerial fights sim and discover extra missions in an open world of RAF Base. Enjoy a gameplay based on a real history and become the Ace of Sky.

Price -90% 0.97€
Rating 6.0
Release 31 Aug 2018
The Messenger As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 9.1
Release 30 Aug 2018
The King's Bird Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.

Price -93% 1.24€
Rating 6.7
Release 23 Aug 2018
7 Billion Humans Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!

Price -87% 2.04€
Rating 8.9
Release 23 Aug 2018
Bean Battles A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 22 Aug 2018
Guacamelee! 2 Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Price -88% 2.38€
Rating 8.7
Release 21 Aug 2018
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!

Price -97% 1.19€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Aug 2018