15 Video Games That Overdelivered and Then Some

Minecraft

In retrospect it was impossible to predict the future importance of Minecraft whilst its early versions were floating around circa 2009. With no funding and a solo developer only able to chip away at the project on weekends, Minecraft started small with little to no expectation it’d reach even a modicum of the success it enjoys now. Fast-forward and Microsoft are now its owners, there’re numerous spin-offs, merchandise deals aplenty, and a movie releasing in 2025. A steady stream of updates through unwavering commitment from Mojang propelled Minecraft to superstardom, with astronomical sales beyond any other video game.