Question 1

What is How Difficult Is It?

Accepted Answer

How Difficult Is It is a community-driven platform where players rate the difficulty of video games. It helps players understand how challenging a game is before they play it by aggregating ratings from many players into a more balanced overall difficulty score.

Question 2

How are game difficulty ratings calculated?

Accepted Answer

Each game's difficulty score is based on player-submitted ratings. Users rate difficulty on a scale from 1 to 10, and the site aggregates those ratings into a single average score. As more ratings are added, the score becomes more accurate and stable.

Question 3

Who can submit a rating?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can submit a rating, but ratings should reflect actual gameplay experience. Users are expected to rate honestly and avoid spam, abuse, or manipulation.

Question 4

What counts as a valid game entry?

Accepted Answer

A valid game entry must be a real, released video game with a unique identity and basic metadata such as title, release year, platform, and genre. Duplicate, incomplete, or invalid entries may be removed.

Question 5

Why does a game need at least 5 ratings to appear in rankings?

Accepted Answer

A game needs at least 5 ratings to appear in rankings to improve fairness and accuracy. This helps reduce the impact of biased or inaccurate individual ratings and prevents games from appearing in rankings based on too little data.

Question 6

How can I search or filter games?

Accepted Answer

You can search for games by title or keywords and filter results by genre, platform, and release year. This makes it easier to find games that match your interests.

Question 7

Can I compare difficulty by genre, platform, or year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can browse and compare game difficulty by genre, platform, and release year. This helps players explore questions such as which RPGs are the hardest or which recent games are the most difficult.

Question 8

How do I report a bad or missing entry?

Accepted Answer

If you find an incorrect, duplicate, or missing game entry, you can report it through the site's reporting or contact method. You can also flag suspicious or misleading ratings.

Question 9

Are difficulty ratings subjective?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Difficulty is inherently subjective and can vary from player to player. However, by combining many player ratings, the site aims to reflect a broader community consensus.

Question 10

Do updates or patches affect difficulty ratings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Game updates and patches can make a game easier or harder over time. Ratings reflect player experiences at the time they were submitted, so a game's score may evolve as more players contribute updated ratings.

Question 11

Can I update my rating?

Accepted Answer

If the site allows rating updates, you can update your rating if your opinion changes after more playtime. If rating updates are not supported, the site's rating policy will explain the current behavior.

Title	Released	admin's Rating	Difficulty Setting	Rated On
Nine Sols	2024	10	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:10 PM
Forgive Me Father	2021	7	Default	1/2/2025 at 6:45 PM
Elden Ring	2022	8	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:12 PM
Path of Exile	2013	5	Default	9/5/2025 at 1:38 PM
Dead Cells	2017	8	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:12 PM
Animal Well	2024	7	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:11 PM
Cyberpunk 2077	2020	6	Default	3/14/2025 at 6:14 PM
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	2017	7	Default	3/21/2025 at 6:26 PM
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords	2002	6	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:10 PM
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice	2019	10	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:09 PM
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night	2019	7	Default	12/13/2024 at 3:54 PM
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night	2019	6	Hard	12/13/2024 at 3:54 PM
StarCraft	1998	7	Default	3/15/2025 at 6:01 PM
StarCraft	1998	8	Hard	3/21/2025 at 6:25 PM
StarCraft	1998	8	Hardest	3/21/2025 at 6:25 PM
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker	2002	6	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:11 PM
Hades	2018	7	Default	3/14/2025 at 6:14 PM
Diablo	1996	6	Default	1/2/2025 at 4:15 PM
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth	2021	7	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:11 PM
Iron Diamond	2024	5	Default	4/6/2026 at 12:55 PM
Iron Diamond	2024	3	Easy	1/4/2025 at 2:07 PM
The Binding of Isaac	2011	7	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:11 PM
Diablo III	2012	2	Default	12/18/2024 at 4:08 PM
Diablo III	2012	2	Easy	12/18/2024 at 5:48 PM
Mario Party 6	2004	4	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:09 PM
Slay the Spire II	2025	7	Default	4/14/2026 at 3:40 AM
Slay the Spire II	2025	8	Hard	4/14/2026 at 3:40 AM
Mariovania	2016	6	Default	4/30/2025 at 2:04 PM
Dark Souls II	2014	9	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:09 PM
Cuphead	2017	9	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:11 PM
Super Mario Bros.	1985	7	Default	4/7/2026 at 3:38 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong		9	Default	11/28/2025 at 3:10 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong		8	Hard	9/5/2025 at 1:36 PM
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link	1987	9	Default	3/21/2025 at 6:26 PM
Hollow Knight	2017	8	Default	3/24/2025 at 2:05 PM
Batman: Arkham Asylum	2009	5	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:11 PM
Signalis	2022	7	Default	3/9/2025 at 7:15 PM
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus	2024	4	Default	12/10/2024 at 6:09 PM
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus	2024	4	Easy	12/10/2024 at 6:12 PM
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus	2024	4	Hard	12/10/2024 at 6:10 PM
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus	2024	7	Hardest	12/10/2024 at 6:12 PM
Baldur's Gate 3	2020	8	Default	3/14/2025 at 6:14 PM
Geometry Dash	2013	8	Default	4/10/2026 at 6:38 PM
Path of Exile 2	2024	7	Default	9/5/2025 at 1:38 PM
Slay the Spire	2019	8	Default	4/14/2026 at 3:40 AM
Slay the Spire	2019	8	Hard	4/14/2026 at 3:40 AM
Death Stranding	2019	6	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:11 PM
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past	1991	7	Default	3/21/2025 at 6:26 PM
The Legend of Zelda	1986	8	Default	3/21/2025 at 6:26 PM
Super Meat Boy	2010	10	Default	4/3/2026 at 6:09 PM
Darkest Dungeon	2015	8	Default	4/14/2026 at 3:41 AM
Balatro	2024	6	Default	3/10/2025 at 1:27 PM
Super Mario 64	1996	7	Default	10/9/2025 at 2:12 PM
Volgarr the Viking	2013	7	Default	11/27/2024 at 8:10 PM
Super Meat Boy 3D	2026	8	Default	4/5/2026 at 6:34 PM
Super Meat Boy 3D	2026	9	Hard	4/5/2026 at 6:34 PM

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