[kipchak]

I think the problem is these sorts of games are still relatively niche compared to most releases by the big shops, which appeal more to people with a passing interest in games as an occasional pastime versus a hobby. For example I knew someone who played a good bit of FIFA, but didn't really have any interest in other games, in the same way someone else might not be interested in Criterion collection movies but might put on a marvel movie.

There are a few games that are popular in both camps like Tetris, but they're by and large the minority, though they also can be extremely successful as a result. Making a game approachable but deep is very tricky. Celeste for example isn't terribly approachable, which is appropriate given it's story and gameplay, which is likely to turn off most players who might try it casually.

[paulryanrogers]

This is OK in my opinion. I bought a PS4 and called it my Uncharted machine because that was the motivator. Tried a few other games on the console but not necessarily as many as other platforms.

World is big and people are numerous. Games can be more than text adventures, 90s era, shooters, or whatever pure-blood PC master race gray beards think they are/were/should be.