Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Hard Mode
Makes your games harder.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hard Mode launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Tap falling tiles to build words before the board fills up
2023 · its alternatives →
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Hello HN, last week, I stumbled over an old project of mine called Click The Number. I built it about six years ago to compare my clicking and reaction speed with that of my friends. The idea is simple – just click on the numbers in orders as fast as possible. I couldn't resist and rebuilt a lot of parts again, making them a bit nicer. I updated the design and added some features like a personal high score. It lets you keep track of your own best time (which makes it ever so _slightly_ more addictive). I'm curious what you think about it, and if you have any ideas where I could take it. Have…
2022 · projects.marcnitzsche.de · its alternatives →
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Brutally hard and fast-paced arcade game inspired by snake.
2021 · its alternatives →
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my phone secretly robbed all my dreams and i didn’t even knew it got so bad. when i saw my screen time being about 11hrs with ~95 phone pickups per day, i realized how bad it got. my problem is that i could not avoid social media entirely as i post actively because i’m involved in marketing and branding. I tried the usual, app blockers & time limits, but i always find myself hitting “one more minute” like a junkie. i’m not looking for a complete social media absence or deleting everything as these radical solutions don’t fit my lifestyle and needs and i tend to come back needing even more.…
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A fitness RPG where your real pushups and squats, counted live by the camera, fell monsters and level up your hero. On-device pose detection, no tapping.
15d ago · pushup.quest · its alternatives →
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The 🗺️ is your puzzle and you need to take 👀 breaks to win
Jan 2026 · lookpuzzle.com · its alternatives →
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