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Look, the industry often fumbles the ball on greatness. And sometimes, a game that's an absolute creative triumph gets thrown onto the scrap heap by publishers or just plain overlooked in the rush for the next big thing. But true art, man, it finds a way. These 8 games? They almost vanished into the ether, victims of bad timing, marketing mishaps, or just being too damn weird for the suits. But trust me, they’re not just surviving, they’re thriving in our hearts, proving that sometimes, the most profound experiences are the ones you have to dig for. We almost lost these gems, and that would have been a crime against gaming itself.

Look, the industry often fumbles the ball on greatness. And sometimes, a game that's an absolute creative triumph gets thrown onto the scrap heap by publishers or just plain overlooked in the rush for the next big thing. But true art, man, it finds a way. These 8 games? They almost vanished into the ether, victims of bad timing, marketing mishaps, or just being too damn weird for the suits. But trust me, they’re not just surviving, they’re thriving in our hearts, proving that sometimes, the most profound experiences are the ones you have to dig for. We almost lost these gems, and that would have been a crime against gaming itself.

Published: 2026-01-28