Twelve years after the release of the notoriously bad Ride to Hell: Retribution, footage from its canceled spin-off, Route 666, has surfaced online. Published by Deep Silver in 2013, the original game was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, cementing its place as one of the worst video games ever made.

Developed by Eutechnyx, Ride to Hell: Retribution was criticized for its clunky gameplay, outdated graphics, poor voice acting, and cringe-worthy writing. The game's reputation has only grown worse over time, with few redeeming qualities to speak of.

According to a recent report by TheGamer, leaked footage of Route 666 was shared on Reddit by user TanFlo1997 in the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit. The build dates back to April 2013, just months before the disastrous launch of Ride to Hell: Retribution. While the footage is from an early version, it appears to carry the same unintentionally humorous tone that made the original so infamous—though it's unclear if the gameplay would have been any better.

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The leaked build was reportedly found on Hidden Palace, with sources suggesting the game was roughly three months away from completion before being scrapped. Given the overwhelming failure of Ride to Hell: Retribution, it's no surprise that Deep Silver decided to cancel the project.

There's a strange fascination with notoriously bad games—titles so poorly made that they become legendary for all the wrong reasons. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing, another infamous flop, would be making its way to Steam after two decades, proving that even the worst games can find a cult following.