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The Hardest Game Ever

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

An insanely difficult precision platformer

What works

  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Free to play
  • Cute art style
  • Multiple paths and shortcuts
  • Skill development opportunities

Things to keep in mind

  • Frustrating and inconsistent controls
  • Lack of checkpoints leading to frequent restarts
  • Minimal audio and story
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some rng and unfair mechanics reported

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The Hardest Game Ever: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression.

Last update: 24/08/2026