These days, when you buy a game, there’s a good chance you get something extra. Whether we’re talking large AAA releases or indie titles, minigames are all the rage — and a few have taken on new life after release.

Minigames have been around for almost as long as video games have, but the most recent trend of the game within a game being a near-requirement can be pegged to The Witcher 3 and the introduction of Gwent. While this in-universe card game had been referenced in the Witcher books, it was brought to life by developer CD Projekt Red and was such a hit with players l that it was spun off as a stand-alone title in 2018 across all platforms, including mobile. CDPR even tried its hand at making Gwent a popular esport.