10 Fantastically Original Video Games That Deserve Your Attention

10. Contrast

Although it received a bit of a kicking when it first released as a PS4 launch title, the imaginative and unique aesthetic of Contrast undoubtedly sets it above similar platformers that tend to settle for a more tried-and-tested design. Basing its puzzles around the simple but innovative ability to take control of your character's shadow - essentially transforming the game from a 3D platformer to a 2D one on the fly - this overlooked download-only title takes this cool feature and completely runs away with it, boasting a wide array of challenging and innovative set-ups for you to sink your teeth into. And with the help of the striking aforementioned art design, the devs behind Contrast made creating an evocative and interesting game world seem completely effortless. Although it indeed lacks the raw graphical power and polish players have come to expect in 2015, this interesting adventure title more than makes up for it with deep, exiting challenges and an atmospherically gripping visual style.