Favorite Obscure First Person Shooter?

[scrungus]

Lately I've been looking to dive into the less well known games in the FPS genre, so I figure, why not ask the community? Ideally this thread will simply be a space to share and discuss games that tend to go overlooked and underappreciated. Games with unique mechanics, interesting weapons or weird stories are welcome. Anything within the genre is allowed, even games that fit into multiple genres (ex. FPS/RPG.) Simply state the name of the game and tell us why you recommend players check it out!

To start off I'd like to set some boundaries to incite creative picks:

• No 'major' series, even the lesser known entries (Doom, Wolfenstein, CoD, etc.)
• No mods, they must individual titles
• No minigames or segments of non-FPS games - the majority of the game should be a FPS
• No games that can change perspective between third and first person at will (ex. The Elder Scrolls games)

I'll start off with my personal pick - Clive Barker's Undying. Written and partially produced by author Clive Barker, the game has a unique horror aesthetic that I find sets itself apart in the genre. Featuring some interesting weapons such as a scythe and a "Tibetan War Cannon", which shoots balls of ice and looks like a dragon as well as an upgradable list of spells that gives the player autonomy in deciding which spells to focus on improving.

 

[SHR-51]

This is the most obscure one that I'm aware of. Haven't played it myself.

Frogmonster on Steam

Discover some of the most charming and challenging bosses in Frogmonster, a Metroidvania FPS adventure where you explore a lively world filled with creatures, bugs, and beasts.

store.steampowered.com

 

[isleepinabed]

I'll start by stating that these days I'm not a fan of FPS games in general. I think I have developed shooting fatigue (not with shmups with non-human characters, though... yet at least)

I would point out one that came out last year, which I would classify more like a puzzle/FPS (you do shoot enemies with a gun), which is [ECHOSTASIS]. There's really not much comparable to it and the other games by the same developer are also precious gems.

Basically you have to dive into a sort of matrix world where your connection is time-limited. To progress you have to keep unlocking new areas that will allow you to cut corners until the finish line. I'd prefer to not spoil much more as it's really best experienced than explained. There is a demo available so that would really be best to try it, if you like what you see in the trailers and stills.

I would also point out the Dread X Collection series, which are 100% dedicated to offbeat indie/amateur horror games. Its volume 4, titled The Hunt, is dedicated to shooters.