Discounted Unforgiving 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 unforgiving games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals unforgiving games are available at the bottom of the page.

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XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION

LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.

Price -25% 14.62€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Nov 2024

Last Train Home

The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Price -60% 16.07€
Rating 8.4
Release 28 Nov 2023

Blasphemous 2

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Price -81% 5.57€
Rating 8.9
Release 24 Aug 2023

The Pale Beyond

You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.

Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 8.5
Release 24 Feb 2023

Will You Snail?

A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!

Price -20% 8.63€
Rating 9.3
Release 09 Mar 2022

Gloomhaven

Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.

Price -72% 9.63€
Rating 8.1
Release 20 Oct 2021

Sunblaze

Sunblaze is a brain-twisting precision platformer with hundreds of challenging, handcrafted levels to keep you dying for hours and hours.

Price -77% 3.50€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Jun 2021

Othercide

As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions and counters, using an original Dynamic Timeline System, and face fearsome bosses in epic battles.

Price -93% 2.19€
Rating 8.0
Release 27 Jul 2020

Help Will Come Tomorrow

In an uninhabitable Siberian wilderness, in a wake of October Revolution, a group of passengers survives the mysterious catastrophe of Trans-Siberian railway train. They must endure in a harsh ice-clad climate until rescue arrives. Facing many dangers, their own weaknesses and, their own prejudice.

Price -94% 1.18€
Rating 7.6
Release 21 Apr 2020

DEMON'S TILT

TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.

Price -45% 9.23€
Rating 8.9
Release 13 Dec 2019

AtmaSphere

AtmaSphere is roll-a-ball game set in a medieval world which is full of dangerous traps and uncertain paths! Roll all you want, but don't fall off! Collect all diamonds to impress Ballerina, and get Ballard safely to her house!

Price -83% 0.67€
Rating 7.0
Release 02 Feb 2018

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!

Price -92% 1.50€
Rating 9.2
Release 11 Oct 2012

Super Meat Boy

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Price -66% 4.80€
Rating 9.3
Release 30 Nov 2010

Most played unforgiving games on Steam

Take a look at the top unforgiving games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. Will You Snail?

A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content! Will You Snail? is a artificial intelligence, precision platformer and difficult game developed by Jonas Tyroller and published by Jonas Tyroller and FondGame. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 2,725 reviews of which 2,653 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played unforgiving games.
9.3
2,653
72

5
players

2. Almost There: The Platformer

Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned. Almost There: The Platformer is a indie, 2d platformer and casual game developed by Bony Yousuf and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. Released on February 19th 2019 has received 461 reviews of which 301 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played unforgiving games.
6.3
301
160

Best deals on unforgiving games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of unforgiving games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted unforgiving games.

1. Will You Snail?

A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content! Will You Snail? is a artificial intelligence, precision platformer and difficult game developed by Jonas Tyroller and published by Jonas Tyroller and FondGame. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 2,725 reviews of which 2,653 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a 20% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for unforgiving category.
9.3
2,653
72

-20% 10.79€ 8.63€