The World's Hardest Game

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The World's Hardest Game

Stephen Critoph (Snubby Land) — original Flash developer; various ports/publishers on mobile and Steam.

Browser (Flash/HTML5); iOS; Android; PC (Steam)Free-to-play on browser and many mobile ports (ad-supported, optional IAP to remove ads); paid small-price remake on Steam.

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

A minimalist, single-player top-down maze/puzzle game where players guide a red square through 30 increasingly difficult levels while avoiding moving obstacles and collecting coins. Gameplay is short-session and retry-focused — levels restart on any collision, emphasizing reflexes, pattern recognition and patience. The original is a popular Flash/browser title with later mobile ports and a paid Steam remake. citeturn0search12turn2search0turn2search4

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

0/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

0/5

Negatives

•Highly repetitive and intentionally frustrating difficulty that can encourage long retry sessions
•many mobile ports use ads and optional purchases (ad removal/pay-to-unlock).

Positives

•Very simple controls and short levels make it easy to pick up
•develops reflexes
•pattern recognition and persistence.

Gameplay Videos

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Official Ratings

Not Rated

ESRB

Estimated: Mild/non-graphic cartoon/fantasy collision (non-human shapes)

In‑game advertising; optional in‑app purchases (ad removal, level unlocks) on mobile ports; online leaderboards on some versions. citeturn1search0turn1search1turn2search4

PEGI

Estimated: Mild/cartoon collisionsuitable for young children but may be frustratingvaries by port.

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended as a solo game — requires fine motor control and can be very frustrating for this age; try simple cooperative play with a parent.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

May be suitable with supervision; good for short practice sessions but expect frequent failure and potential frustration. Monitor ad exposure on mobile versions.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Appropriate — encourages focus and reaction skills. Recommend discussing in‑app purchases and turning off ads/using offline or paid versions if available.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate and safe; can be challenging and rewarding. Watch for time spent retrying and optional mobile ads/IAP.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate; low content risk. Suitable for solo play and speed/skill challenges.

The World's Hardest Game

About This Game

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Risk Factors

Negatives

Positives

Gameplay Videos

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