7 delisted games that were actually good

Many titles throughout gaming history have been removed from sale after seeing moderate to great success. For those unaware, delisted titles are no longer available to purchase, usually on the digital storefronts. This may be for various reasons, from licensing issues to lack of popularity. Despite that, many delisted games continue to have fandoms that still mourn their loss.

Here are just a few of the dozens of delisted games across the years, some of which are more recent than others. However, none of them are purchasable or playable anymore, but it stings all the same.

Often regarded as one of the most underrated third-person shooters out there, Specs Ops The Line has garnered a cult following after debuting way back in 2012 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. While the fundamental gameplay was nothing special and perhaps even weak compared to its contemporaries, it was universally praised for its depiction of the horrors of war and overall narrative.

Despite ample praise, PTSD-riddle Captain Martin Walker's nightmare in Dubai flopped from a commercial standpoint, leading to the franchise's death. Fast forward to earlier this year, and publisher 2K revealed that Spec Ops the Line was added to the list of delisted games due to the licensing expiration for the in-game soundtrack.

Fondly remembered as one of the best Transformers games, Fall of Cybertron is another delisted game for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Based on the Transformers Prime TV series events, this action-packed 2012 third-person shooter takes place in the ruined world of Cybertron as the Autobots and Decepticons continue to clash.

Publisher Activision and franchise owner Hasbro had their game licensing deal expire. This meant that not just the Fall of Cybertron but all