20 Underrated GameCube Games

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee stands out because it fights giant monsters from the film franchise. It is a super fun fighting game.Franchise-based games often fall flat, which makes Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee extra special. This fighting game pits players against giant monsters based on the film franchise.

Killer7 is special because it offers a unique experience.The N64 holds some of the greatest FPS games ever made.The N64 holds some of the greatest FPS games ever made.GameCube featured great titles. This Capcom gem has sharp animated graphics and fluid controls. It delivers one of the era's best shooter games.

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg is special because it shows two companies can make something great together. It is one of the few Sega games on the GameCube.Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg is a Sega game released on the GameCube. It proves two companies can join forces for something great.

P.N.03 is special because it is a fast-paced first-person shooter from Capcom. Even though TimeSplitters 2 is often seen as the best GameCube FPS, P.N.03 remains fun to play today.P.N.03, or Product Number Three, is a fast-paced first-person shooter made by Capcom. TimeSplitters 2 is often the top GameCube FPS, but P.N.03 is still a blast.

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean is special. It blends role-playing elements, giving players lots of replay value long after they finish.Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean finished near the end of the GameCube's run. It mixes role-playing with deep replay value.

Custom Robo is special. Players customize their bots and then drop them into the arena for a battle royale. Though it was ignored at first, it became a hidden gem.Everyone likes battling robots. Custom Robo lets players customize bots and fight in a battle royale. The game was overlooked at launch but is now a hidden gem.

Gladius is special. Lucasarts developed this epic role-playing game. It got praise at first, but it faded into retro console obscurity. Players build schools of gladiators and fight conquests.Gladius, developed by Lucasarts, is an epic RPG. It earned praise upon release, but it faded into retro console obscurity. Players build gladiators and fight battles.

Doshin the Giant is unlike any other GameCube game. It never shipped in the States, giving it a cult status. Players control a giant banana-type character who helps others.Doshin the Giant is unique on the GameCube. It never released in the States, creating a cult following. Players play as a giant banana character who assists people.

Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble is special. It is a beat 'em up with a twist. Players must complete missions to move forward.Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble hit the GameCube and PlayStation Portable. It is a beat 'em up with a twist. Players must complete missions to advance, not just fight.

Battalion Wars is special. It is a feverish turn-based strategy game. It is easy to learn yet hard to master. It keeps Nintendo's tradition of multiplayer war games.Battalion Wars is a feverish turn-based strategy game. It is easy to learn but hard to master. It carries Nintendo's multiplayer war game tradition.

Super Mario Strikers is fun. Players pick from a large roster of Nintendo favorites to battle on the soccer field.Mario Tennis made waves, but Super Mario Strikers is just as fun. Players select Nintendo favorites to battle on the soccer field.

This game is special because it adds mission completion to the brawling.Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest offers chunky graphics and fun gameplay. It includes some RPG tactics. Players pick it up easily and find it hard to stop playing.

What makes it special: Gotcha Force has surprisingly good graphics for a 2003 release. This fighting/FPS game is highly addictive. Players collect small gacha toys. Players use these toys to battle each other.

What makes it special: Ikaruga is both engaging and frustrating. It stands as one of the best shoot 'em ups from the GameCube era. This explains why the game got ported so many times.

What makes it special: Lost Kingdoms is one of the best fantasy games on the GameCube. FromSoftware, the company behind Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, developed Lost Kingdoms. It mixes a great storyline with fluid controls. A sequel came out the next year.

What makes it special: Odama, published in 2006, is a pinball game that offers real fun. It blends strategy with classic controls. The game takes place in feudal Japan and is a blast.

What makes it special: Two companies rarely teamed up before. Sega Soccer Slam shows two heads beat one. This fun, easy-to-pick-up game features great graphics and super-addictive gameplay.

What makes it special: Probably one ofthe greatest video gamescrossovers of all time. Players get to play as such Def Jam: Fight for NY features hip hop greats.Players act on the streets like Snoop Dogg, Method Man, and Redman. Def Jam: Fight for NY included different fighting styles and new gameplay mechanics, unlike the original Def Jam.

What makes it special: Acclaim Entertainment developed Vexx. Vexx is an engaging platformer. People often compare Vexx to Super Mario 64, though it is unfair. This game remains a fun adventure game today.

What makes it special: Serious Sam made this list. Subsequent releases on the Xbox 360, GBA, and others show it is a fun title. Players face evil extraterrestrials in this game, which is fun though not always straight.