Tell me what is the most recent game that you played that could be considered obscure to the average person. For me it would have to be cdda/cataclysm:Dark Days Ahead. This screenshot was made by me if you're wondering.
Essentially it's Oregon Trail game in fantasy world. But effectively, it consists of many different genres. There's caravan management, choice making, strategy, tactical combat, profit making, cRPG... It's highly complicated, challenging but also very fun.