But like Puzzle Quest, another quirky indie game has managed to burrow its way into our hearts, and in the process become the biggest selling game across Valve's Steam platform.
That accolade alone makes the overnight success of Audiosurf even sweeter, as it has even outsold Valve's heavyweight titles such as Half-Life 2, Portal and Counter-Strike - not to mention hundreds of other premier titles that are available across the digital distribution network, making Audiosurf's creator, Dylan Fitterer an instant success.
"The critics are calling Audiosurf one of the most innovative music games ever released. Sales of the title and the buzz across the Steam Community pages support those claims," said director of business development at Valve, Jason Holtman. "This kind of runaway success for an independent title is a tribute to Dylan's work and millions of informed gamers connecting via Steam each week."
For those of you that have missed the boat, Audiosurf is an addictive puzzle racer hybrid where players can use their own music to create their own individual gaming experience. Depending on the song you choose; the speed, the shape and mood of each ride creates a unique race track for you to play - throw on a slow ballad and you'll be riding the mellow audio waves, but if you load up your favourite rock or dance tune, be prepared for the game's intensity to crank up a notch.
For more on Dylan and the Audiosurf craze, head on over to where it all began to check out some of his other indie wares.
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