Sean Jordan, Video Game Researcher
@greatestgames.bsky.social
There are tons of amazing video games that have been forgotten, overlooked or which never found an audience. I'm a researcher who's going through them and finding the Greatest Games You (Probably) Never Played!
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There are thousands of awesome video games you probably never knew existed! Here are some of them. Click to read The Greatest Games You (Probably) Never Played, by Sean J. Jordan, a Substack publicati...
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If you want to read about retro games you've never heard about that are still worth playing today (no nostalgia goggles needed!), I encourage you to check out my Substack, The Greatest Games You (Probably) Never Played.
You'll love it! And it's entirely free.
#Gaming #VideoGames #RetroGames
You'll love it! And it's entirely free.
#Gaming #VideoGames #RetroGames
Without question, one of the best handheld games ever made!
November 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Without question, one of the best handheld games ever made!
I've been playing High on Life today.
It's quite fun and reminiscent of early Rick and Morty craziness, but I am a little conflicted since it's a Justin Roiland game.
Since I didn't buy it (playing on PS+), I feel less bad about enjoying it, but I sure hate it when creative people do awful things
It's quite fun and reminiscent of early Rick and Morty craziness, but I am a little conflicted since it's a Justin Roiland game.
Since I didn't buy it (playing on PS+), I feel less bad about enjoying it, but I sure hate it when creative people do awful things
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November 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I've been playing High on Life today.
It's quite fun and reminiscent of early Rick and Morty craziness, but I am a little conflicted since it's a Justin Roiland game.
Since I didn't buy it (playing on PS+), I feel less bad about enjoying it, but I sure hate it when creative people do awful things
It's quite fun and reminiscent of early Rick and Morty craziness, but I am a little conflicted since it's a Justin Roiland game.
Since I didn't buy it (playing on PS+), I feel less bad about enjoying it, but I sure hate it when creative people do awful things
I have one more ESSENTIAL ORDER series I'll post on Bsky, and that's Metroid.
For that series, it's more about "What's the best order to play these games in?" than which to skip.
I advise skipping Metroid NES (play GBA's Zero Mission instead), Other M and Federation Force.
Easy enough!
For that series, it's more about "What's the best order to play these games in?" than which to skip.
I advise skipping Metroid NES (play GBA's Zero Mission instead), Other M and Federation Force.
Easy enough!
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I have one more ESSENTIAL ORDER series I'll post on Bsky, and that's Metroid.
For that series, it's more about "What's the best order to play these games in?" than which to skip.
I advise skipping Metroid NES (play GBA's Zero Mission instead), Other M and Federation Force.
Easy enough!
For that series, it's more about "What's the best order to play these games in?" than which to skip.
I advise skipping Metroid NES (play GBA's Zero Mission instead), Other M and Federation Force.
Easy enough!
Again, you can take or leave my opinions on Metal Gear Solid, but you can also be assured I've played (and mostly enjoyed!) every one of them and these opinions come from a place of genuine affection for the series!
I think the GBC MGS and Acid2 surprised me the most.
And Ground Zeroes grew on me.
I think the GBC MGS and Acid2 surprised me the most.
And Ground Zeroes grew on me.
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Again, you can take or leave my opinions on Metal Gear Solid, but you can also be assured I've played (and mostly enjoyed!) every one of them and these opinions come from a place of genuine affection for the series!
I think the GBC MGS and Acid2 surprised me the most.
And Ground Zeroes grew on me.
I think the GBC MGS and Acid2 surprised me the most.
And Ground Zeroes grew on me.
Continuing my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, let's tackle the mainline Metal Gear Solid games!
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree!
(A thread)
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree!
(A thread)
November 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Continuing my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, let's tackle the mainline Metal Gear Solid games!
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree!
(A thread)
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree!
(A thread)
One thing I appreciate about game-related discourse on BlueSky is that it's largely respectful and comes from people who've actually played the games they're championing.
That's so different from other spaces online where a lot of peoples' views just come from Youtube hater videos they've watched.
That's so different from other spaces online where a lot of peoples' views just come from Youtube hater videos they've watched.
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
One thing I appreciate about game-related discourse on BlueSky is that it's largely respectful and comes from people who've actually played the games they're championing.
That's so different from other spaces online where a lot of peoples' views just come from Youtube hater videos they've watched.
That's so different from other spaces online where a lot of peoples' views just come from Youtube hater videos they've watched.
Craving pizza? You will be after this jazzy electronica song!
It's from Pizza Tower and fittingly named "Pizza Deluxe!", with a fun vocal sample of "Pi-pi-pi-pizza!" included.
It's by Thomas "POST ELVIS" Torres (a musician with more than game music - postelvis.net).
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
It's from Pizza Tower and fittingly named "Pizza Deluxe!", with a fun vocal sample of "Pi-pi-pi-pizza!" included.
It's by Thomas "POST ELVIS" Torres (a musician with more than game music - postelvis.net).
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Pizza Tower OST - Pizza Deluxe! (Title screen)
YouTube video by lakglsdhj
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November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Craving pizza? You will be after this jazzy electronica song!
It's from Pizza Tower and fittingly named "Pizza Deluxe!", with a fun vocal sample of "Pi-pi-pi-pizza!" included.
It's by Thomas "POST ELVIS" Torres (a musician with more than game music - postelvis.net).
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
It's from Pizza Tower and fittingly named "Pizza Deluxe!", with a fun vocal sample of "Pi-pi-pi-pizza!" included.
It's by Thomas "POST ELVIS" Torres (a musician with more than game music - postelvis.net).
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Mindwheel is an incredible text adventure written by Robert Pinsky, a now-famous US poet laureate.
You delve into the mind matrices of four people from the past to try to piece together a solution to save the future. It's heady, wonderful stuff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
You delve into the mind matrices of four people from the past to try to piece together a solution to save the future. It's heady, wonderful stuff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
The Classic PC Gaming Era (1977-1989) - Mindwheel
A unique text adventure from Synapse Software where you delve into the minds of a deceased rock star, a poet, a dictator and a scientist, written by poet Robert Pinsky.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Mindwheel is an incredible text adventure written by Robert Pinsky, a now-famous US poet laureate.
You delve into the mind matrices of four people from the past to try to piece together a solution to save the future. It's heady, wonderful stuff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
You delve into the mind matrices of four people from the past to try to piece together a solution to save the future. It's heady, wonderful stuff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
Tomorrow, I'll pick on another series with a lot of sacred cows: Metal Gear Solid.
And as you'll see, my advice is to play the even-numbered ones last because they are the most contentious and also the most willing to jerk players around.
MGS 1, 3 and Peacewalker/5 actually make a stronger series
And as you'll see, my advice is to play the even-numbered ones last because they are the most contentious and also the most willing to jerk players around.
MGS 1, 3 and Peacewalker/5 actually make a stronger series
November 29, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Tomorrow, I'll pick on another series with a lot of sacred cows: Metal Gear Solid.
And as you'll see, my advice is to play the even-numbered ones last because they are the most contentious and also the most willing to jerk players around.
MGS 1, 3 and Peacewalker/5 actually make a stronger series
And as you'll see, my advice is to play the even-numbered ones last because they are the most contentious and also the most willing to jerk players around.
MGS 1, 3 and Peacewalker/5 actually make a stronger series
Feel free to tell me my Street Fighter opinions are no good, by the way.
I've been playing the series since SFII in the arcades, so I feel entitled to have my own views!
(I've also played a lot of other fighting game series, so my opinions are at least qualified by extensive experience!)
I've been playing the series since SFII in the arcades, so I feel entitled to have my own views!
(I've also played a lot of other fighting game series, so my opinions are at least qualified by extensive experience!)
November 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Feel free to tell me my Street Fighter opinions are no good, by the way.
I've been playing the series since SFII in the arcades, so I feel entitled to have my own views!
(I've also played a lot of other fighting game series, so my opinions are at least qualified by extensive experience!)
I've been playing the series since SFII in the arcades, so I feel entitled to have my own views!
(I've also played a lot of other fighting game series, so my opinions are at least qualified by extensive experience!)
I also was rather surprised to discover some players like Street Fighter Alpha 2 over SFA3.
I've played both to death, but I gotta say, Alpha 2 only kept my interest until I got Alpha 3, a game I still play today.
I did love that Ryu/Sagat battle, though!
I've played both to death, but I gotta say, Alpha 2 only kept my interest until I got Alpha 3, a game I still play today.
I did love that Ryu/Sagat battle, though!
November 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I also was rather surprised to discover some players like Street Fighter Alpha 2 over SFA3.
I've played both to death, but I gotta say, Alpha 2 only kept my interest until I got Alpha 3, a game I still play today.
I did love that Ryu/Sagat battle, though!
I've played both to death, but I gotta say, Alpha 2 only kept my interest until I got Alpha 3, a game I still play today.
I did love that Ryu/Sagat battle, though!
A little detail on why I dislike Street Fighter V.
It shipped incomplete w/ barely any single player mode and iffy netcode.
It had predatory DLC for years.
The mechanics are imprecise.
It's lazy, slow-paced and over-animated.
It leads in to SFIII's incredibly dumb story.
That's the gist of it!
It shipped incomplete w/ barely any single player mode and iffy netcode.
It had predatory DLC for years.
The mechanics are imprecise.
It's lazy, slow-paced and over-animated.
It leads in to SFIII's incredibly dumb story.
That's the gist of it!
November 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A little detail on why I dislike Street Fighter V.
It shipped incomplete w/ barely any single player mode and iffy netcode.
It had predatory DLC for years.
The mechanics are imprecise.
It's lazy, slow-paced and over-animated.
It leads in to SFIII's incredibly dumb story.
That's the gist of it!
It shipped incomplete w/ barely any single player mode and iffy netcode.
It had predatory DLC for years.
The mechanics are imprecise.
It's lazy, slow-paced and over-animated.
It leads in to SFIII's incredibly dumb story.
That's the gist of it!
A little detail on why I dislike Street Fighter III.
I first played it in the arcade and then all 3 Dreamcast versions.
I was playing it long before that famous Daigo/Wong match known as "Evo Moment 37."
While that was really cool, the game itself is only rewarding at that level of play.
1/
I first played it in the arcade and then all 3 Dreamcast versions.
I was playing it long before that famous Daigo/Wong match known as "Evo Moment 37."
While that was really cool, the game itself is only rewarding at that level of play.
1/
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A little detail on why I dislike Street Fighter III.
I first played it in the arcade and then all 3 Dreamcast versions.
I was playing it long before that famous Daigo/Wong match known as "Evo Moment 37."
While that was really cool, the game itself is only rewarding at that level of play.
1/
I first played it in the arcade and then all 3 Dreamcast versions.
I was playing it long before that famous Daigo/Wong match known as "Evo Moment 37."
While that was really cool, the game itself is only rewarding at that level of play.
1/
Continuing my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, let's tackle the main Capcom Fighting games
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything these fighters have to offer
(WARNING: Some sacred cows may get KOed!)
(A thread)
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything these fighters have to offer
(WARNING: Some sacred cows may get KOed!)
(A thread)
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Continuing my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, let's tackle the main Capcom Fighting games
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything these fighters have to offer
(WARNING: Some sacred cows may get KOed!)
(A thread)
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything these fighters have to offer
(WARNING: Some sacred cows may get KOed!)
(A thread)
Quoted for truth!
We all know why it happens - hating on popular things is fun and gets clicks - but wouldn't you love to live in a world where that sort of thing wasn't rewarded and we just celebrated what we love?
We all know why it happens - hating on popular things is fun and gets clicks - but wouldn't you love to live in a world where that sort of thing wasn't rewarded and we just celebrated what we love?
I really hate how Call Of Duty just sucks the oxygen out of the room. So, the campaign in the annual corporate franchise sucks this year? There's been more words written about that than probably EVERY OTHER FPS RELEASED THIS YEAR COMBINED.
And there have been so goddamn many, and so many great ones
And there have been so goddamn many, and so many great ones
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Quoted for truth!
We all know why it happens - hating on popular things is fun and gets clicks - but wouldn't you love to live in a world where that sort of thing wasn't rewarded and we just celebrated what we love?
We all know why it happens - hating on popular things is fun and gets clicks - but wouldn't you love to live in a world where that sort of thing wasn't rewarded and we just celebrated what we love?
The Spike Chunsoft Danganronpa and similar games sale in honor of 15 years of the original Danganronpa!
(I played Danganronpa on the PS Vita way back when... time flies!)
(I played Danganronpa on the PS Vita way back when... time flies!)
(PCDD) Danganronpa 15th Anniversary sale via Steam. https://ow.ly/Z19r50Xz9zm
November 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Spike Chunsoft Danganronpa and similar games sale in honor of 15 years of the original Danganronpa!
(I played Danganronpa on the PS Vita way back when... time flies!)
(I played Danganronpa on the PS Vita way back when... time flies!)
If you've waited until now to play the original Danganronpa, $1.19 is a VERY good price for a wonderful murder mystery royale sort of game!
If you enjoyed the Zero Escape or Phoenix Wright games, this one will be right up your alley. And the sequels are on sale too!
If you enjoyed the Zero Escape or Phoenix Wright games, this one will be right up your alley. And the sequels are on sale too!
(PCDD) Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc $1.19 via Steam. https://ow.ly/TIo050Xz9Ai
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you've waited until now to play the original Danganronpa, $1.19 is a VERY good price for a wonderful murder mystery royale sort of game!
If you enjoyed the Zero Escape or Phoenix Wright games, this one will be right up your alley. And the sequels are on sale too!
If you enjoyed the Zero Escape or Phoenix Wright games, this one will be right up your alley. And the sequels are on sale too!
Here's an energetic piece from the small studio game Champ'd Up, part of the Jackbox series.
I love how this silly game about having doodles battle each other gets an epic credits song with vocals!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
I love how this silly game about having doodles battle each other gets an epic credits song with vocals!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Champ'd Up (TJPP7) OST - Credits
YouTube video by Broder
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Here's an energetic piece from the small studio game Champ'd Up, part of the Jackbox series.
I love how this silly game about having doodles battle each other gets an epic credits song with vocals!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
I love how this silly game about having doodles battle each other gets an epic credits song with vocals!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
The Silicon Dreams Trilogy is an ambitious and interesting series of sci-fi text adventure games (with a female protagonist) that shouldn't be missed.
Snowball in particular is an impressive game set aboard an enormous starship with many problems to solve.
Try 'em!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
Snowball in particular is an impressive game set aboard an enormous starship with many problems to solve.
Try 'em!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
The Classic PC Gaming Era (1977-1989) - The Silicon Dreams Trilogy (Snowball, Return to Eden and The Worm in Paradise)
A deep and complex science fiction trilogy by one of the UK’s greatest adventure game developers.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The Silicon Dreams Trilogy is an ambitious and interesting series of sci-fi text adventure games (with a female protagonist) that shouldn't be missed.
Snowball in particular is an impressive game set aboard an enormous starship with many problems to solve.
Try 'em!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
Snowball in particular is an impressive game set aboard an enormous starship with many problems to solve.
Try 'em!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
Here's a useful list of upcoming indie/small studio games!
And look! @slothgloss.bsky.social's Steel Century Groove is the first entry! (Man does that one look fun.)
Most of these I was completely unfamiliar with, so I'm glad to know about them now.
And look! @slothgloss.bsky.social's Steel Century Groove is the first entry! (Man does that one look fun.)
Most of these I was completely unfamiliar with, so I'm glad to know about them now.
20 Incredible Innovative Indie Games To Wishlist This Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgaming 2025 everybody! Celebrate with a huge pile of unknown indies to put on your radar
kotaku.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Here's a useful list of upcoming indie/small studio games!
And look! @slothgloss.bsky.social's Steel Century Groove is the first entry! (Man does that one look fun.)
Most of these I was completely unfamiliar with, so I'm glad to know about them now.
And look! @slothgloss.bsky.social's Steel Century Groove is the first entry! (Man does that one look fun.)
Most of these I was completely unfamiliar with, so I'm glad to know about them now.
Tomorrow, I'm gonna tackle Capcom fighters for my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, because
1) Yes, I really feel there is a correct order in which to play them
and
2) I've played way too many of them not to have a lot of thoughts
So buckle up!
(And be prepared for me to hate on some sacred cows!)
1) Yes, I really feel there is a correct order in which to play them
and
2) I've played way too many of them not to have a lot of thoughts
So buckle up!
(And be prepared for me to hate on some sacred cows!)
November 28, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Tomorrow, I'm gonna tackle Capcom fighters for my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, because
1) Yes, I really feel there is a correct order in which to play them
and
2) I've played way too many of them not to have a lot of thoughts
So buckle up!
(And be prepared for me to hate on some sacred cows!)
1) Yes, I really feel there is a correct order in which to play them
and
2) I've played way too many of them not to have a lot of thoughts
So buckle up!
(And be prepared for me to hate on some sacred cows!)
You guys are going to think all I do is sit around and play Final Fantasy games after that last thread.
I have played WAY too many of them. But some of them I've enjoyed more than others.
I have played WAY too many of them. But some of them I've enjoyed more than others.
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
You guys are going to think all I do is sit around and play Final Fantasy games after that last thread.
I have played WAY too many of them. But some of them I've enjoyed more than others.
I have played WAY too many of them. But some of them I've enjoyed more than others.
Continuing my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, let's tackle the mainline Final Fantasy games!
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree with my order!
(A thread)
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree with my order!
(A thread)
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Continuing my ESSENTIAL ORDER series, let's tackle the mainline Final Fantasy games!
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree with my order!
(A thread)
The idea is that I'll list a sequence of landmark games in the series newbies should play if they want to be introduced to everything the epic series has to offer.
Feel free to disagree with my order!
(A thread)
I picked up Tembo The Badass Elephant on sale and I'm enjoying it!
I know it had a rough launch (it's a Game Freak game, so...), but it's a fun animal mascot platformer with a lot of destruction. My kinda game!
I may not finish it, but for under $4 it's solid.
I know it had a rough launch (it's a Game Freak game, so...), but it's a fun animal mascot platformer with a lot of destruction. My kinda game!
I may not finish it, but for under $4 it's solid.
Save 75% on TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT on Steam
Shell City is plunged into a state of emergency after coming under attack from the devastating forces of PHANTOM. As the National Army struggle to contain the terrifying war machines, they call upon t...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I picked up Tembo The Badass Elephant on sale and I'm enjoying it!
I know it had a rough launch (it's a Game Freak game, so...), but it's a fun animal mascot platformer with a lot of destruction. My kinda game!
I may not finish it, but for under $4 it's solid.
I know it had a rough launch (it's a Game Freak game, so...), but it's a fun animal mascot platformer with a lot of destruction. My kinda game!
I may not finish it, but for under $4 it's solid.
Desert Commander is probably the closest thing we ever got to Famicom Wars on the NES, and it's a surprisingly underrated game.
Simple, yes, but quite fun, and with a hotseat mode too!
#gaming #videogames #retrogames
Simple, yes, but quite fun, and with a hotseat mode too!
#gaming #videogames #retrogames
The Classic Arcade and Console Era (1972-1989) - Desert Commander
I’m not saying Desert Commander is Famicom Wars in World War II, but… that’s pretty close to what it is.
greatestgames.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Desert Commander is probably the closest thing we ever got to Famicom Wars on the NES, and it's a surprisingly underrated game.
Simple, yes, but quite fun, and with a hotseat mode too!
#gaming #videogames #retrogames
Simple, yes, but quite fun, and with a hotseat mode too!
#gaming #videogames #retrogames