Free to Play Difficult Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play difficult games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play difficult games.
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1. Tricking 0
Tricking 0 is a physics-based flipping game that lets you perform tricking combos, parkour lines, and cliff jumps with full control. With an intuitive Flick-It system, seamless transitions, and active ragdoll physics, it delivers the thrill of extreme movement sports, but without risking your neck Tricking 0 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 31st 2022 has received 671 reviews of which 529 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played difficult game, thanks to its 180 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
529
142
180
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played difficult games.
6.6
3,242
1,592
34
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played difficult games.
7.4
3,326
1,029
14
players
4. 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 375 reviews of which 320 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played difficult games.
7.9
320
55
6
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played difficult games.
9.1
5,148
293
3
players
6. Notanote
Welcome to Notanote！ Notanote is a game developed and published by . Released on February 13th 2024 has received 814 reviews of which 707 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.2
707
107
2
players
7. 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 659 reviews of which 566 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.1
566
93
2
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played difficult games.
9.2
1,660
54
1
players
9. 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 584 reviews of which 539 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.6
539
45
1
players
10. Eraser
Throw your stick-figure-self at cannonballs and airplanes in an upward pursuit of the eraser! Play cooperatively online to share the journey! Who's to say whether the company will help or hinder, though... Eraser is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2021 has received 3,380 reviews of which 2,816 were positive and 564 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played difficult games.
8.0
2,816
564
1
players
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