Games That Test Your Sanity

There's a certain kind of game that doesn't care how skilled you are—it finds new ways to test your patience. Those games hit hard with impossible bosses, toxic lobbies, and unpredictable outcomes that make winning feel like a fluke. Even seasoned players reach their breaking point. If you've ever yelled at a loading screen or hurled a controller, this list will feel painfully familiar. Stick around and see which ones made the cut.

1. League Of Legends

With a notoriously toxic player base and a ranked system that punishes minor missteps, it's no wonder most players report feeling tilted. A single teammate can also lead to losing the game. The "Surrender at 20" has practically become a community ritual at this point.

2. Dark Souls

There's no pause button here (even during boss fights), and the punishing mechanics spare no one. Every failure brings the infamous "You Died" screen, along with lost souls and mounting frustration. Memorizing enemy patterns isn't optional but necessary for survival in Dark Souls.

3. Cuphead

Its charming cartoon style hides the fact that every boss requires flawless, frame-perfect dodging. The retro arcade difficulty gives zero assistance, and those seemingly simple "run & gun" levels are shockingly tricky. Players often hit a wall on the final island and rage hard.

4. PUBG: Battlegrounds

Survival feels random in PUBG. You can spend ten minutes looting only to die from a glitchy car crash or an unseen camper. Bugs and lag still linger, and the death cam often raises more eyebrows than answers. It's less strategy and more unpredictability.

5. Super Meat Boy

Precision isn't optional in Super Meat Boy—it's everything. Hesitate for a second, and you're done for. With over 300 levels that ramp up in difficulty fast, even early stages feel like boss fights. One slip means instant death, and the game shows every failure in brutal replays.

6. Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy

Even experienced streamers lose composure playing a game built specifically to test it. One wrong move and hours of progress vanish instantly. There aren't any checkpoints, and the sarcastic dev narration only makes it worse. Rage-quitting is almost the expectation.

7. Elden Ring

In Elden Ring, some dungeons feel more like traps than quests, and PvP invasions turn peaceful exploration into chaos. With hidden, overpowered enemies scattered across a massive map, every victory feels hard-earned—and sometimes not worth the cost. The open-world bosses are sure to crush unprepared players.

8. Call Of Duty: Warzone

Getting dropped by a camper is just the beginning. After death, the Gulag throws you into a tense one-on-one for a shot at redemption. Third-party chaos, unfair loot RNG, and frequent cheaters turn every match into a stressful grind in COD: Warzone.

9. Geometry Dash

What looks simple quickly turns maddening. One missed tap resets the entire level, and there are no checkpoints in sight. With hundreds of ultra-hard user levels and intense background music, Geometry Dash ramps up the pressure fast and then turns it into full-blown rage.

10. Fortnite

New players struggle in Fortnite with aggressive build mechanics, while veterans dominate with high-pressure tactics. You can be eliminated even before you land. The constantly shifting weapon meta keeps everyone off balance, while toxic emotes are known to add insult to injury.

11. Mortal Kombat 11

Landing in Mortal Kombat 11 feels like stepping into a fight you're not ready for. Fatal Blows hit out of nowhere, and the frame data is known to overwhelm casual players. Even rage-quitting earns a penalty label, making every match feel like a test of patience and pride.

12. Rainbow Six Siege

Siege throws you into high-stakes rounds where one bullet to the head sends you straight to spectator mode. Add in punishing friendly fire and a toxic voice chat culture, and it quickly becomes overwhelming. Mastering its steep learning curve takes serious time and mental stamina.

13. Apex Legends

Just when you think you've won a fight, another squad shows up out of nowhere. Third-party chaos defines Apex, while random teammates ruin the ranked progress. Additionally, audio bugs mess with your awareness, and long revives or mid-fight disconnects make staying calm impossible.

14. Street Fighter V

Even seasoned players get burned when a missed input costs the entire round. Spamming opponents also test your patience, and unstable online connections ruin the flow. Moreover, if you quit mid-match, the system will guarantee an instant loss.

15. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Exploring becomes stressful here, as the game punishes it with the death penalty. Sekiro demands technical perfection without the safety net of builds or stat boosts. Every encounter relies on sharp timing, and bosses like Genichiro force you to learn fast or die trying.

16. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Racing feels more like a curse than a reward, due to the ever-looming Blue Shell. The rubberbanding AI keeps you constantly under pressure, and lucky items often outweigh actual skill. Just when you think you've won, a friend steals your victory.

17. Valorant

Every corner in Valorant carries the threat of an instant, one-tap elimination. If you go down early, expect a long wait while the round drags on. The voice chat can also become toxic, and without balanced agent picks or solid teamwork, the odds rarely feel fair.

18. Hollow Knight

In Hollow Knight, exploration gets tense when save points are spaced far apart. As you progress, boss fights become increasingly brutal, demanding flawless timing. Then there's Deepnest—a nightmarish maze that tests both your reflexes and your willingness to keep going.

19. Fall Guys

Inconsistent grab mechanics, luck-based maps, and unpredictable physics create constant frustration in Fall Guys. Put unreliable squadmates in the mix, and even a strong start can end badly. It's a lighthearted game—until the final round turns ruthless.

20. Ninja Gaiden (2004)

Ninja Gaiden demands near-perfect execution, where even slight mistakes lead to harsh consequences. Healing items are scarce, and poor camera angles often make combat harder than it needs to be. The relentless pace never lets up, securing its legacy as one of the hardest games ever made.