10 Video Game Spin-Offs That Surpass The Original

10. Apex Legends (Titanfall)

Despite having little connection with Titanfall, Apex Legends is classed as an offshoot of Respawn's mega mecha-shooter. Not only does this instalment share many features and mechanics, Apex Legends actually started off as Titanfall 3.

But since the project lacked core elements, including a one-player campaign, pilots, and the titular Titans, this instalment was revised into a separate entity.

Although this was a ballsy decision, it paid off (especially after Titanfall 2 suffered an abominable release). Though Apex Legends had to compete with other Battle Royales like Fortnite and PUBG, it was an instant hit. The free-to-play title won over millions with its nuanced mechanics and accessible gameplay. The "ping" system was applauded for allowing squad members to communicate with each other without relying on verbal cues.

Apex Legends brought in 25 million players in the first week, doubling that amount within a month. Two years later, it achieved one of the highest player counts of any game, and raked in over a billion dollars in revenue.

Even though Titanfall is solid, it never came close to matching its successor, critically or financially.