Etrian Odyssey

Difficulty Summary

Players rate Etrian Odyssey as hard overall, with regular moments that require persistence and repeated attempts.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:

• Punishing enemy and boss encounters that require pattern recognition
• High penalty for mistakes, often resetting significant progress
• Combat demands precision timing rather than raw stat power
• Players are punished for poor decisions more than poor reflexes

Who Will Find It Difficult

Etrian Odyssey is likely to be difficult for many players, especially beginners or those unfamiliar with the genre. Players with prior experience in similar games will usually have an easier time adapting. Players who rated games like Geometry Dash, Dark Souls II, and Osu! at a similar challenge level may find Etrian Odyssey broadly comparable in difficulty.