Prototypes, Unused Material and Early Builds

This section of Games That Weren’t focuses on video game prototypes, unused development material and early versions of games that differ from their final released form.

Here you will find prototype builds, beta versions, unused assets, and development content that was cut, altered, or never publicly released. These materials offer a unique insight into how games evolved during development, highlighting differences in graphics, gameplay, levels and features. The archive covers a wide range of platforms and eras, documenting rare and often lost pieces of video game history that would otherwise disappear over time.

Browse the entries below to explore early builds, cancelled content and unseen material from games across the archive.