Spore: The Game That Just Won’t Die

When Spore Refuses to Fade Away

In a twist of fate, October 2025 saw someone wander into a store, rummaging around, and—guess what?—found an ancient DVD copy of Spore lurking on the shelf! It’s been 205 months since this ambitious life simulation game first made waves, yet here it is, still managing to sell a copy like a legendary Pokémon that refuses to vanish.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Spore is often labeled as one of the biggest letdowns of the PC gaming universe, akin to the time you convinced yourself you’d enjoy a fruitcake, only to have your taste buds betray you. But let me be frank: I’ve got a soft spot for this quirky game. It was the first title I pestered my poor parents to pre-order when I was just a wee 8-year-old, hoping to unleash my inner creator. Back then, I didn’t care what critics said; I was just diving into a world of strange critters and galactic adventures.

The One Lonely Copy

Fast forward to 2025, and Spore is still clocking in sales, according to industry wizard Mat Piscatella. He shared that this misunderstood gem was one of the nine games—yep, just nine—to sell a physical copy last October. Alongside renowned hits like Backyard Baseball and Burnout Paradise, it looks like Spore has achieved the ultimate underdog status.

However, I can’t help but wonder who this mysterious buyer is. If you’re reading this and you happened to buy a copy of Spore in 2025, firstly—kudos! Secondly, brace yourself for the reality check that the only fun part of the game, aside from building weirdly adorable creatures, is the space stage. Spoiler alert: the rest is a merry-go-round of mixed mini-games that will leave you more bewildered than entertained.

This isn’t the first sign of life Spore has shown recently. Last year, the Spore website unexpectedly sprung back into action like a 3-eyed amphibian from the depths of an alien swamp. They even launched an official Discord server! While that may not scream ‘blockbuster revival,’ it’s still weirdly gratifying to see. After all, this game launched way back in September 2008.

Piscatella’s Bluesky account is a treasure trove of gaming stats, where he shares the latest in video game sales—like a digital historian who’s a bit obsessed with games that barely sell. And while there are no PSP games gracing this particular list, it’s still fascinating to see what oddities make their way into gaming history.

So, here we are, folks! While Battlefield 6 is swarming the best-sellers list and Spore hangs out at the back, longing for past glory, it’s safe to say that this game has carved a unique niche in our hearts. Perhaps one day, Spore will rise from its ashes and show us what it truly could’ve been, but until then, let’s just appreciate it for the wonderfully weird ride it is!