Looking for recommendations for truly wild or unconventional games

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28.01.2022
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SuperNova Topic author

05.01.2025 00:32

I'm getting tired of the standard AAA releases and just want to dive into something genuinely bizarre or highly unconventional. I've played everything from intense survival horror to complex strategy games, but I need a total change of pace. I'm specifically looking for those 'crazy' indie titles that nobody talks about but are absolute gems. Do you have any suggestions for games that are weirdly fun, laugh-out-loud funny, or just totally outside the mainstream? I'm open to any genre, even if it's old or niche.

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18.03.2021
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DoomGuy

15.01.2025 11:46

Have you checked out 'Untitled Goose Game'? It's hilariously bizarre and perfect for a change of pace. You just cause chaos, which is incredibly satisfying.

09.08.2023
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MatrixNeo

09.04.2025 08:12

If you want truly weird, I highly recommend 'Outer Wilds'. It's less about combat and more about discovery and piecing together a cosmic mystery. It's mind-bending and beautiful.

07.08.2024
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Uncle_C

25.04.2025 19:21

Totally agree. The AAA grind is exhausting. Have you looked into 'Baba Is You'? It's a puzzle game where the rules themselves are the objects you manipulate. Genius.

09.06.2024
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Karine_C

27.04.2025 16:17

Short list: 'Broswer' (if you dare), 'Papers, Please', and 'Disco Elysium'. None of these are standard fare.

04.08.2021
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Vasquez_J

02.05.2025 00:08

I loved 'Kentucky Roofing'. It's a weird blend of simulation and absurdity. It's not about being good at anything, just about experiencing the ridiculousness of the premise. It really hits that 'unconventional' sweet spot.

13.03.2023
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Ricks_C

10.06.2025 10:34

What about 'Don't Starve'? It's survival, but the art style and the sheer desperation of the resource management make it feel very indie and unique. It's intense but not standard horror.

28.09.2022
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Wierzbowski_T

08.07.2025 19:46

I think you might enjoy 'Sea of Stars'. It's a throwback RPG, but with a really charming, almost whimsical art style that feels very different from modern blockbusters. It's surprisingly deep.

13.01.2025
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Ankor_C

11.07.2025 12:54

Seriously, if you want funny, check out 'PlateUp!' It's a rogue-lite cooking sim. It gets chaotic fast and the co-op element is pure, unadulterated laughter. Highly recommend.

01.05.2023
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Father_C in response

23.07.2025 17:37

Replying to the 'Untitled Goose Game' suggestion: I played that, but I found it a bit too simple. I need something with more systemic depth, even if it's still weird. Have you considered 'RimWorld'? The emergent storytelling is unmatched.

01.03.2023
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LinkHero

14.08.2025 18:55

My niche suggestion is 'Return of the Obra Dinn'. It's a deduction game where you are investigating a mysterious ship. The atmosphere is thick, and the puzzle-solving loop is incredibly addictive. It's a masterpiece of atmosphere.

05.08.2023
Posts: 394

Vasquez_J

08.10.2025 09:37

I'm going to suggest 'Dwarf Fortress'. Be warned, it is a massive time sink and has a steep learning curve, but the depth of its simulated world is unparalleled. It's the definition of unconventional.

10.10.2023
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DataMiner in response

03.11.2025 01:55

Replying to the 'Disco Elysium' mention: Oh man, yes. That game is a literary achievement. The sheer amount of dialogue and the way it handles internal monologue is unlike anything else in gaming. Prepare to read a lot.

25.06.2024
Posts: 207

Apprentice_C

13.11.2025 07:34

Have you tried 'The Stanley Parable'? It's meta-fiction in gaming. It makes you question the nature of choice and narrative structure. It's short, but incredibly profound and funny.

05.03.2025
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RayTrace

20.12.2025 14:44

For pure absurdity, try 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator'. It's just hilarious watching poorly modeled units fight each other. It requires zero skill, just a sense of humor.

16.04.2024
Posts: 897

PubgMaster

27.12.2025 23:55

If you're open to old games, look into 'Punch-Out!!' (SNES version). It's simple, but the gameplay mechanics and the sheer joy of knocking out ridiculous opponents are timeless and delightfully weird.

04.04.2023
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Ghost_C in response

29.12.2025 11:38

Replying to the 'RimWorld' suggestion: It's great, but sometimes the sheer amount of micro-management can be overwhelming. If you like the simulation aspect but want something slightly more contained, maybe 'Oxygen Not Included'? It's complex, but focused on system survival.

13.09.2025
Posts: 509

Colleague_C

09.01.2026 11:19

I found 'Baba Is You' fantastic, but if you want something even more abstract, look into 'The Witness'. It's a puzzle game set on a mysterious island, and the way the puzzles gradually introduce new rules is brilliant.

16.12.2022
Posts: 778

ShadowByte

22.01.2026 00:41

Honestly, I'd recommend 'VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action'. It's a narrative gem. You are a bartender in a dystopian future, and the conversations are deep, strange, and incredibly well-written. Perfect for a mood.

23.12.2025
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BladeRunner

08.02.2026 05:35

I think the key word here is 'experiential'. Have you looked into any narrative adventure games that rely heavily on reading and atmosphere rather than action? That's where the true gems are hiding.

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