Free to Play Difficult Games on Steam
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1. TRIBE NINE
Defy the madness. Brutal Action RPG "TRIBE NINE" Set in the nation of Neo Tokyo, where absolute madness rules. Here, teens face life-or-death battles, constantly resisting the harsh and unjust world—all in pursuit of reclaiming their lost freedom and dreams. TRIBE NINE is a game developed and published by . Released on February 18th 2025 has received 4,834 reviews of which 3,242 were positive and 1,592 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played difficult games.
6.6
3,242
1,592
33
players
2. MuseSwipr
A rhythm game where you swipe between two lanes to the beat. Form your own flow and unleash your greatest swiping performance. MuseSwipr is a game developed and published by . Released on December 20th 2022 has received 664 reviews of which 569 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.1
569
95
3
players
3. NETHER DUNGEONS
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths. NETHER DUNGEONS is a game developed and published by . Released on November 15th 2024 has received 389 reviews of which 328 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played difficult games.
7.9
328
61
3
players
4. RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!
Action game suitable for live game play and streaming, which looks cute but full of unreasonable traps! "RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!" series is a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you control Shobomi, a cute cat character, and aim for the goal! RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure! is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2022 has received 350 reviews of which 320 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.4
320
30
2
players
5. Never Split the Party
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions! Never Split the Party is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 4,355 reviews of which 3,326 were positive and 1,029 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played difficult games.
7.4
3,326
1,029
2
players
6. Micro Platformer
A minimalistic platformer with a 1x1 tileset. No enemies, no bullets, no lasers. Just sheer platforming. Micro Platformer is a game developed and published by . Released on April 21st 2020 has received 1,714 reviews of which 1,660 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played difficult games.
9.2
1,660
54
1
players
7. OLDTV
Can you think twice in under a second? OLDTV is a game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2017 has received 5,441 reviews of which 5,148 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played difficult games.
9.1
5,148
293
1
players
8. SCP: Observer
SCP: Observer is a frightening experience in which you'll play the role of a maintenance engineer trapped inside a security room. Survive by managing the emergency power supply, monitoring the facility's camera system for threats and blocking the paths of oncoming horrors. SCP: Observer is a game developed and published by . Released on April 25th 2023 has received 599 reviews of which 554 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.6
554
45
1
players
9. Notanote
Welcome to Notanote！ Notanote is a game developed and published by . Released on February 13th 2024 has received 862 reviews of which 757 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.3
757
105
1
players
10. Electronic Super Joy 2
Electronic Super Joy 2 is a brutally hard platformer, set in a world of brain-smashing electronic music. Run, jump, smash, & slice your way through 55+ weird & different levels, with giant monsters, swarming missiles & secret areas. Electronic Super Joy 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 09th 2019 has received 714 reviews of which 621 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.2
621
93
1
players
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