Crowdfunding is a controversial topic for some but a real godsend for others. What's indisputable, though, is that through the yearshas become an incubator for tons of cool game concepts, many of which gathered enough support to become a reality.Over 10,000 of them in fact!That's right, the Kickstarter-funded game projects (concerning video games and beyond) have recently reached this rather bewildering number as you can read in their celebratory post An impressive milestone and an excellent opportunity to look at some of the standout titles to come out of Kickstarter, both past and upcoming. See if you can spot any of your favorites: Broken Age : Tim Schafer's return to the point & clicks wasn't all smooth sailing, as illustrated in the Double Fine Adventure documentary. Still, this was the project that solidified Kickstarter as a perfectly viable platform for video game funding. Hyper Light Drifter : They all asked for humble sums of money but got heaps in return. Another thing they have in common? The released products were even greater successes, far exceeding everybody's expectations! Shovel Knight : Its funding campaign met with significant success but it still pales in comparison to the massive amounts of adoration it's received since. Sunless Sea : A modest crowdfunding campaign led to a beloved cult hit and an upcoming sequel , also funded through Kickstarter. Torment: Tides of Numenera : After gathering millions of dollars in funding, these games heralded the glorious resurgence of isometric RPGs and we love them for it. The Banner Saga : The stunning art and the team's pedigree made this an easy Kickstarter success. The developers regretted not coming back to Kickstarter for the second chapter but rectified this mistake with The Banner Saga 3 which is going to conclude their turn-based epic. Obduction : Bringing the guys who made Myst out of semi-retirement is cause enough for celebration. This excellent puzzle adventure is just an added bonus. STASIS : Mark Morgan, the composer for classics like Fallout and Planescape: Torment, was so intrigued by this campaign that he asked to be a part of it. Same as 4000+ other people.Kickstarter was also the spawning ground for some more recent and upcoming gems, like: Rain World : Unique, beautiful, and unforgiving. Just like its beasties. Night in the Woods : Superbly written, impeccably scored, critically praised. Gregg rules, ok? Thimbleweed Park : Less than a week after its release, it already has fans raving about its unmistakably retro charms. And if Monkey Island's legacy is anything to go by, this is just the beginning. Pinstripe : One man's mind-bending journey through hell, as conceived and executed by one man. And 3,780 backers. Yooka-Laylee : The charming return of the two-creature-team-up 3D platformers. Just look at all the colors!So what's your relationship with Kickstarter? Are you a frequent backer? Which crowdfunded games have you enjoyed the most?