6 of the Hardest PC Games of All Time

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These games will make you question your sanity and your decision to even start playing. The ones that have you repeatedly banging your head against your keyboard while simultaneously questioning your existence.

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These games are not for the faint of heart or the weak of spirit. They require patience, persistence, and a certain level of masochism.

1. THE DARK SOULS SERIES This punishing series is infamous for its brutal difficulty, unforgiving combat, and merciless enemies. From the moment you start your journey, you’ll be thrown into a dark and foreboding world filled with danger at every turn.

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2. CUPHEAD This charmingly retro platformer might look straight out of the 1930s, but don’t let its cute exterior fool you. Cuphead is tough. Really tough.

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3. SUPER MEAT BOY Super Meat Boy is not your average platformer game. Oh no, it’s far from it! Instead, this game will make you sweat bullets and scream obscenities at the top of your lungs.

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4. I WANNA BE THE GUY If you’re looking for a game that will make you want to pull your hair out and throw your computer out the window, then look no further than “I Wanna Be The Guy.” This retro-style platformer is notorious for its brutal difficulty and unforgiving gameplay.

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5. SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE This game is not your run-of-the-mill, casual stroll through a virtual world. Oh no, it’s more like a grueling uphill climb on a hot summer day with no water in sight.

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6. NIOH This action RPG is not for those who lack courage, as you’ll face off against human warriors and demonic yokai in Sengoku-era Japan. As William Adams, a rare foreigner samurai who works for Hattori Hanzo under Tokugawa Ieyasu, you’ll need to use careful positioning and ki management to survive.

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The 20 Best Original Xbox Games of All Time

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6 of the Hardest PC Games of All Time

These games will make you question your sanity and your decision to even start playing. The ones that have you repeatedly banging your head against your keyboard while simultaneously questioning your existence.

These games are not for the faint of heart or the weak of spirit. They require patience, persistence, and a certain level of masochism.

1. THE DARK SOULS SERIES This punishing series is infamous for its brutal difficulty, unforgiving combat, and merciless enemies. From the moment you start your journey, you’ll be thrown into a dark and foreboding world filled with danger at every turn.

2. CUPHEAD This charmingly retro platformer might look straight out of the 1930s, but don’t let its cute exterior fool you. Cuphead is tough. Really tough.

3. SUPER MEAT BOY Super Meat Boy is not your average platformer game. Oh no, it’s far from it! Instead, this game will make you sweat bullets and scream obscenities at the top of your lungs.

4. I WANNA BE THE GUY If you’re looking for a game that will make you want to pull your hair out and throw your computer out the window, then look no further than “I Wanna Be The Guy.” This retro-style platformer is notorious for its brutal difficulty and unforgiving gameplay.

5. SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE This game is not your run-of-the-mill, casual stroll through a virtual world. Oh no, it’s more like a grueling uphill climb on a hot summer day with no water in sight.

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The 20 Best Original Xbox Games of All Time

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