Hardcore and Death

Hardcore and Death

ZERO5GAMES · December 5, 2025 · Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Point & Click, Idler

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Hardcore and Death price by region

Hardcore and Death costs £1.69 in the United Kingdom, $1.99 in the United States, €1.99 in Europe (EUR), $1.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.59 in Canada, A$2.95 in Australia, NZ$2.99 in New Zealand, R$6.99 in Brazil and zł8.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Hardcore and Death offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.69 £1.69 — 1
United Statesyour region $1.99 $1.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €1.99 €1.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $1.99 $1.99 — 1
Canada CA$2.59 CA$2.59 — 1
Australia A$2.95 A$2.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$2.99 NZ$2.99 — 1
Brazil R$6.99 R$6.99 — 1
Poland zł8.99 zł8.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Hardcore and Death


In a world where time is running out with the last breath of life, the Glowing Tree, there is only one chance to save yourself.

Your mission is to reach the Heart before the last light in the Tree is extinguished.Large, multi-tiered levels with open gameplay - run, jump, and dodge spikes and clever mechanical traps. Checkpoints are located only in front of particularly dangerous segments - each attempt requires not only agility, but also strategy: remember patterns, plan routes, use a double jump.
The levels are not small, but they are built in such a way that you will not get lost. There are many variations of traps: spikes, collapsing platforms, flying blades... Are you ready to take the baton of the Wind?..



What to expect

Large multi-tiered levels with open play - freedom of routes and space for tricks.Checkpoints only before particularly dangerous segments - every attempt is important; pattern memory and planning are required.A variety of traps: spikes, collapsing platforms, flying blades and mechanical traps.Double jump and route choice skills decide the outcome of the race.

Hardcore and Death — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Feb 28, 2026
If you like games like Celeste, Super Meat Boy, or Ori and the Blind Forest, this game is perfect for you!
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 4, 2026
The game captivates with its atmosphere and tense gameplay: large levels, tricky traps, and the need to remember patterns make every run a challenge.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Feb 21, 2026
Hardcore and Death, developed and published by ZERO5GAMES, is a precision-driven indie platformer that fully commits to its name. It is a game built around challenge, repetition, and mastery, offering a stripped-down yet demanding experience that tests reflexes, patience, and pattern recognition. Rather than leaning on narrative complexity or expansive world-building, it focuses almost entirely on delivering a tightly structured sequence of hazardous levels where survival depends on skill and persistence. The premise is simple but effective: the world’s final source of life is fading, and the only way to prevent complete darkness is to reach the mysterious Heart before the light dies out. This sense of urgency is reflected directly in gameplay. Players must navigate large, multi-layered stages filled with spikes, moving blades, collapsing platforms, and other lethal traps. Movement is built on straightforward mechanics—running, jumping, and a crucial double jump—but these basic tools are placed within environments that demand near-perfect timing. Every action must be deliberate, and mistakes are punished swiftly. Level design is where Hardcore and Death asserts its identity. Stag…
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Apr 15, 2026
Its like a game you would make on a free website on safari that took 50 minutes
Recommended Mar 1, 2026
It reminds me of Terraria in some ways. I like this game, but it's just a game to play through. If you need to kill time, it's fine.
Not recommended Feb 28, 2026
it was a good start, but it got boring at the end (

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