Your favourite underrated/lesser-known games

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We've all seen threads discussing popular games, so I wanted to create one where we could share our favourite underrated/lesser-known games, even if they're somewhat old. I'm sure I've forgotten quite a few, but here's my list, in no particular order:

1. Impossible Creatures - Possibly one of my favourite games ever. Collecting creature DNA, combining them, and creating armies to defeat your enemies who have super creatures of their own. Man, I love this game. I've replayed the campaign at least 4-5 times since 2005, and I've enjoyed it every time as if it were my first playthrough.

2. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 (THUG 2)/Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (THAW) - I started out playing the story mode of THAW and was hooked. I later discovered the online mode, and it introduced me to a wonderful community and a new way of playing. Even after the official servers shut down, 2-3 people who liked playing maintained unofficial servers and later modded THUG 2 to add new maps and features. It was a community of maybe a 100 or so people where we had a forum, chilled online, had clans, and organised tournaments. I even found the old channel where I used to upload some videos - https://www.youtube.com/@EnigmaTHPS/videos

3. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect (PS2) - I liked the campaign, but the best part was the late nights spent playing arcade mode in local co-op until the sun came up.

3. Steamworld Dig 1/2 - I was drawn into this game due to my memories of the flash game "Motherload". I enjoyed every bit of it, and it also introduced me to the Steamworld series. I also wanted to mention Steamworld Heist. I haven't played the second part, but the first one was great.

4. Worms Armageddon - The planning, the outrageous kills, and the hilarity.

5. The Matrix: Path of Neo - This is pure nostalgia. I used to love the combat.

6. Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project - Jumping across skyscrapers and subways, blasting enemies into oblivion while rescuing babes lol. Need I say more?

7. Bulletstorm - This was such an unconventional yet fun game. The environmental and slow-mo kills were cool.
 
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Apb Reloaded - best customization I have seen in game. Character, cars, music that plays in your car, all can be customised. It has full blown designer and music composer in game.
 
Dunno if this counts, but nuclear throne hardly ever makes it to top x list but it is for me the best of its genre with almost infinite replayability.
Very addictive, whenever i play it after break, 50+ hours easily get lost before i decide to forcefully stop and play something else.

Just going over my steam played list -
Shadowrun series is great.
Halfway was good fun.
Hard Reset is especially very very good with novel gameplay and enemies. Super fun that should have a sequel.
Serious Sam Double D XXL - super fun for serious sam fans.
Furi - Nice fast boss game with good music.
Lisa - odd and nice.
Convoy - scratched the FTL itch somewhat.
Out There - This one too in a different way
Mark of the Ninja - I have lost interest in stealth games, but this one is great.
Space Run - Fun TD

God, so many games left to play too.