The Top Challenging Indie Titles From Steam’s Difficult Games Bash Event

Do you have what it takes to play these games?

Toughest Indie Games From The Event

Pushing Your Skills And Patience To The Limits

Don't miss out on the Difficult Games Bash 💀 Over 100 amazing games, featuring SULFUR at a 20% Launch Discount! 👇👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/CiGKsbHFny
— SULFUR 🔥 🔫 🍔 28th October (@perfectrandom_) October 29, 2024

Perfect Random, the developer of SULFUR, presented a third-party event called Difficult Games Bash on Steam to celebrate some of the toughest games out there. These games challenge players with punishing enemies, intricate puzzles, demanding gameplay mechanics, and more—making some players want to set down (or even throw) their controllers. These games are on sale, so if that eases your nerves, now's the perfect time to dive in! Check out our recommendation and experience the true horror of playing difficult games this spooky season!

Another Crab’s Treasure

If you're craving a soulslike experience, Another Crab’s Treasure is just the game for you! Follow the story of Kril, who sets out on a quest to reclaim his confiscated shell, only to find himself tangled up with the Gunk—an infectious substance that turns marine creatures hostile. Without his beloved shell, Kril must scavenge and wear trash for protection against Gunk-infected enemies. Defeating unique foes unlocks Umami Techniques, powerful skills that help turn the tide in combat. The game’s mechanics include dodge rolls, a stagger and parry system, the absence of quest markers, and weapon arts—all hallmarks of the soulslike genre. Embark on your journey to reclaim your shell and maybe even end the Gunk in Another Crab’s Treasure!

The game is currently 20% off on Steam for $23.99 USD, with the Deluxe Edition also 28% off at $27.34 USD. This sale lasts until November 4.

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy is a punishing physics platformer game about climbing. In this game, you are a master hiker with your lower half hidden inside a pot and a hammer to help you climb the highest mountain. Your mission is quite simple, you just have to climb the mountain, using your hammer to latch onto various objects (or push yourself accidentally off a cliff). What made this game difficult is learning how to control your character and where the hammer must attach to direct your movement. If you fail, you’ll start all over again, forcing you to traverse the once-conquered stages once more. Climb, fall, and start anew in Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy!

The game is available for just $1.99 USD, a steep 75% discount from its original price of $7.99 USD. This sale runs until November 4.

Darkest Dungeon II

Turn-based RPGs aren’t usually this challenging, but Darkest Dungeon II will push your patience to its limits. As the sequel to the critically acclaimed Darkest Dungeon, this game takes you into a decaying world overrun by monsters. You, the Protégé, are joined by four heroes on a mission to save this godforsaken realm. Along the way, your heroes will face both mental and physical strains, developing unique positive and negative quirks as they battle countless enemies. Two new systems—Token and Affinity—introduce fresh ways to either empower or hinder your heroes' combat potential. Embark on this journey through a shattered world aboard a stagecoach with your party in Darkest Dungeon II.

The game is currently available for $23.99 USD, a 40% discount from its original price of $39.99 USD. The Oblivion Edition is also 58% off, now priced at $25.43 USD. The offer ends on November 7, so grab Darkest Dungeon II while it's still hot!

The Talos Principle

Put your brain to the test in the first-person puzzle game The Talos Principle. Step into the role of an android awakening in a desolate world where ancient ruins and advanced technology converge. Tasked with solving intricate puzzles, you embark on a quest for truth, discovering clues about this mysterious, humanless world. Manipulate laser beams, disable exploding drones, and activate switches as you rely on your intuition to unravel complex challenges and uncover the secrets of The Talos Principle!

The game is currently available at an impressive 90% discount for $2.99 USD. The Gold Edition Bundle is also 90% off, priced at $6.57 USD. Alternatively, you can purchase The Talos Principle Collection (including The Talos Principle and The Talos Principle II) for $26.38 USD, a 56% discount from its original price of $59.98 USD. The sale lasts until November 4.

Celeste

If you’re looking for a 2D pixel platformer with a strong narrative, Celeste is the game for you. The story follows Madeline as she confronts her anxiety while scaling the treacherous Celeste Mountain. In this game, you’ll navigate multiple biomes filled with traps and enemies determined to hinder your progress. Precise movement is essential, as even small missteps can lead to death. The level of challenge increases as you approach the mountain's summit. While the controls—jump, air dash, and climb—are simple, they require perfect timing and quick reflexes to avoid obstacles effectively. Will you conquer your anxiety or succumb to it? Discover the answer as you ascend the steep and mysterious Celeste Mountain!

Celeste is currently 75% off, priced at $4.99 USD. You can also purchase the Celeste + OST bundle for $7.23 USD, also at a 75% discount. This sale ends on November 4, so be sure to grab a copy while you can!