Hidden Gems of 2024: Gamers Reveal Their Most Underrated Games

Hidden Gems of 2024: Gamers Reveal Their Most Underrated Games

By Marcus Chen

January 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM

While 2024's gaming landscape was dominated by major releases like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Metaphor: ReFantazio, several exceptional indie games flew under the radar. A recent r/Games discussion revealed some of the year's most overlooked gems.

Pixel art boss battle in Nine Sols

Pixel art boss battle in Nine Sols

Top Overlooked Games of 2024:

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn

  • Outstanding 2D action platformer
  • Detailed mechanics and expressive pixel art
  • Comparable to classics like Rondo of Blood and Alien Soldier

Police team entering dark station doorway

Police team entering dark station doorway

Nine Sols

  • Combines elements of Sekiro, Hollow Knight, and Katana Zero
  • Stunning hand-drawn visuals
  • Exceptional combat system and story
  • Notable for its challenging boss battles

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven

  • Undermarketed JRPG from Square Enix
  • Released during a crowded year for the genre

Tactical Breach Wizards

  • Turn-based tactics game with clever combat mechanics
  • Praised for its humor and puzzle design
  • Slightly easier difficulty than genre standards

Black and white Cryptmaster Claptrap

Black and white Cryptmaster Claptrap

Cryptmaster

  • Unique typing dungeon crawler
  • Distinctive black-and-white art style
  • Word-based spellcasting system
  • Notable for its humor and creative gameplay mechanics

These games demonstrate that while AAA titles often dominate discussions, the indie gaming scene continues to produce innovative and engaging experiences worth discovering.

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