whenever Digital Games Are DelistedIt's a bad time for video game fans. Game preservation is important to many people, and without the ability to purchase games, memories and cultural associations with them will begin to fade. This also includes limited experiences that aren't strictly video games.
16 Games Removed from Steam (& Why)
Steam has almost every PC game, but there are a few exceptions. Why was this title removed from Valve platforms?
for example, P.T. It was a playable prototype. Silent HillsBut with the game canceled, the free prototype also went offline. A more complete free experience includes: knockout city and marvel heroesYou will no longer be able to play due to server loss unless the community maintains it. Finally, games that had long been available for digital purchase were removed, becoming freeware that could no longer be purchased. These are the lost games we will talk about today.
The following games were all paid experiences at launch, and most were only available as digital experiences.
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Age of Loot
top down pirate
Age of Loot was an initial downloadable title released for PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2008, followed by PC a year later. It was a top-down pirate game where players could pilot a ship, sail it, plunder ports, interact with NPCs, and engage in battles with other ships.
The gameplay was basic, but it was a fun arcade experience reminiscent of classics like Sid Meier's Pirates. Unfortunately for fans of pirate games Age of Loot The Xbox 360 version is the last version and will no longer be available for purchase starting in 2024.
Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth
And other Konami ReBirth games
Konami had a great idea for the Wii Channel to release three exclusive remakes of some of the biggest franchises that have been a part of Nintendo's history. Best of the bunch, Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirthis a remake of the 1989 Game Boy game and was released digitally in 2009. Castlevania: The AdventureOne of the most classic action platform games. castlevania series.
Gradius Reverse and Contra Rivers Those were two different projects. All three games are no longer available for download, as the eShop version for the Wii was discontinued in 2019. This also meant the loss of many other great Wii exclusive digital games.
Crimson Shroud
D&D Lite
Crimson Shroud
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November 28, 2012
- ESRB
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Teen // Suggestive themes, violence, blood
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Level 5, NEX Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Crimson Shroud Developed by Level-5 and Nex Entertainment, the game was part of a larger 3DS project called Guild and was released digitally in 2012. It's a short dungeon crawler turn-based RPG designed to look like a tabletop game with grids and figures.
This game and several other Guild projects were collected in a physical volume for the 3DS in 2012. Guild 01However, the actual version never left Japan. For North American players, this means it will no longer be available for purchase. Crimson Shroud 3DS eShop will close in 2023.
Dark Void Zero
better of the two games
Dark Void Zero It was released in 2010 for DSiWare, iOS devices, and PC platforms. Unlike the 3D game that was the cover shooter, this digital spinoff looked and played like an NES game with Metroidvania elements, and many Capcom fans agree that it was the better of the two experiences.
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It's also like a spiritual successor to the NES Rocketeer games, as both heroes use jetpacks. Unfortunately for fans of modern NES-style games and metroidvanias, it's not currently available for purchase on any platforms. Steam was last released as of 2024.
Earthworm Jim HD
Grooooobi!
Earthworm Jim HD is a remaster of the original 1994 game that hit platforms like SNES and Sega Genesis. This new version was released on PS3, Xbox 360, and Windows Phone in 2010, with all platforms remaining off the list until 2018.
earthworm load was a top mascot character of the '90s, receiving several sequels and comics to match the run-and-gun platform of the original game. The HD version cleaned up everything and even tweaked the controls, so it's sad to see such a strange game go away again.
Matt Hazzard: The Bloodbath and Beyond
shooting as a joke
Matt Hazard: The Bloodbath and Beyond is a 2010 spin-off game released for PS3 and Xbox 360. The original game was a parody third-person shooter starring Matt Hazard, a Duke Nukem-type hero played by Will Arnett, who jumped from one ridiculous scenario to another, inserting plenty of jokes between bullets.
This spinoff was a 2D shooter that followed older run-and-gun games like Contra. Matt Hazard: The Bloodbath and Beyond Although it was taken down online around 2025, the original game Eat Lead: The Return of Matt HazardFor those who are curious, you can purchase it digitally and physically.
Noby Noby Boy
I have to go to the girl.
Noby Noby Boy
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February 19, 2009
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everyone
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game engine
Noby Noby Boy It was more of an interactive toy than a game, and it was very interesting. Released exclusively for PS3 in 2009, the game received a port for iOS devices a year later with different mechanics, but this version was discontinued even earlier in 2012. The original version was delisted around 2018.
The game was designed by Keita Takahashi, who came up with an unusual concept. Katamari Damashi. In the game, the player was a bug-like character who could stretch out in a small environment with random NPCs crawling around in the background.
omega strike
Contrabania
omega strike was released for the PC platform in 2017, followed by PS4, Switch, and Xbox One in 2018, with all versions delisted in 2024. contraPart of a Metroidvania, the game begins with three soldiers, each with their own specialty, whom the player can freely swap between.
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After encountering the boss, the player can only play as Sarge until he rescues two of his teammates. There are mutants, bugs, and large metal bosses, and players can collect gold for upgrades and Metroidvania traps to progress further through the levels.
poker night 2
deal with me
poker night 2
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April 26, 2013
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M // Violence, suggestive themes, strong language, imitation of gambling, smoking
poker night 2 is a crossover poker game released for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2013, but was discontinued on all platforms by 2018. The players were random poker players and their opponents were the selling point. Featured guests included Claptrap from Borderlands, Brock Samson; Venture Brothersash williams evil deadAnd Sam's Sam & MaxAnd GLaDOS's door It was a dealer.
It was recently announced that: Poker Night at the Inventory: ReopeningA remastered version of the original game is scheduled to be released in March. So if it does well, maybe this sequel could see a remaster as well.
simpsons arcade games
no cow man
simpsons arcade games It was released in arcades in 1991, along with versions for MS-DOS and Commodore 64 computers. There are technically ways to get the game without the 2012 Xbox 360 and PS3 digital releases, such as buying an arcade cabinet or mini-arcade replica, but both methods are expensive.
Compared to the MS-DOS and Commodore 64 versions, this re-release was a more purely arcade version for '90s beat 'em up fans. Unfortunately, fans the simpsons It was delisted a year later in 2013, so your time to purchase was very limited.
A massive game you'll never be able to play
From cancellations to hiatuses, these games remain forever in the hearts of fans.
