Some games hold your hand and lead you forward with respect for your time and ability. This is lovely. There are some other games, though, that intentionally make the going tough.
These tough masters aren't afraid to let us lose progress, waste our time, or feel frustrated. In fact, they revel in their ability to take us to the very edge of throwing something.
This list includes 63 games from the last 22 years, with 484 likes. They come from a range of different genres and play-styles and are all good games if you want to deal with frustration.