There was a time when you could conceivably play every great game that was released within any year. That time is in the distant past though, and we're now in a time where hundreds of games can be released in a day.

Among the unending deluge of interactive entertainment, though, are games that will pay you back for your time in spades with fun gameplay, unique art, and elements that just wouldn't work in a big studio game release.

There are far too many in that deluge, but we've fished out seven under-the-radar gems that we think you might enjoy from 2024. Given that January is sort of a quiet month for new games, packing mostly ports and remasters, this might be the perfect time to dig into last year’s overlooked treasures.

Editor's note: All of the games on this list are traditional "Web2" games without crypto or blockchain integrations. But you might enjoy 'em anyway!

Thank Goodness You're Here!

Platforms: Switch, PlayStation 5/4, PC, Mac

In many games, your role is—aside from being the chosen one who can save the world—to be a helper for everyone you encounter. Thank Goodness You're Here is kind of like that, but it's a 2D game with weird, awesome art; and instead of being a cool hero, you're a weird guy in a northern English town who is just there to see the mayor.

He's busy, though, so you might as well take in the sights. The town is packed with people who have all manner of problems, and y...