Every Source Engine Game Ranked From Worst to Best - Part 3 (40 to 21)
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The Source Engine is legendary — but not every game built on it deserves to be on a pedestal. Some are classics, some are weird forgotten experiments… and some probably should’ve stayed locked in the dev’s hard drive forever.
In this video, I’m continuing my quest to rank EVERY SINGLE SOURCE ENGINE GAME, from bizarre side projects to hidden gems that actually deserve your time.
That’s right. All 79 games.
This is Part 3 — covering positions 40 through 21.
We’re well out of the dumpster fire now and into the realm of games that range from “surprisingly solid” to “why did no one tell me about this sooner?”
Expect cult classics, creative experiments, Source engine glow-ups, and the kind of jank that somehow makes a game more lovable.
This is part of my ongoing series where I dive deep into classic game engines and rank every single game made with them. If you're into nostalgic chaos, obscure titles, or you just want to see whether that random game from 2005 still holds up — welcome aboard.
How did I rank them?
Each game was judged based on:
Fun Factor
Quality & Polish
Graphics (for its time)
Legacy & Cultural Impact
Innovation (or glorious lack thereof)
Most of the rankings come from my own experience playing or researching every game — but I also factored in critic reviews, player feedback, and a truly alarming tolerance for digital pain.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 40. Transmissions: Element 120
02:07 39. The Ship
02:43 38. Alien Swarm
03:22 37. Dota: Underlords
04:08 36. Klaus Veen's Treason
04:43 35. Zeno Clash
05:26 34. Military Conflict: Vietnam
06:03 33. Day of Defeat: Source
06:44 32. Sin Episodes: Emergence
07:30 31. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
08:06 30. Day of Infamy
08:42 29. Infra
09:15 28. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
09:53 27. Deadlock
11:03 26. Vindictus
11:39 25. Aperture Desk Job
12:13 24. The Beginner's Guide
12:55 23. Dark Messiah: Might and Magic
13:35 22. Half-Life 2: Episode One
14:12 21. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
14:54 Outro