What are some underrated side scroller indie games?

indielist lists 20 underrated side scroller indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Freedom Planet (4,891 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" side scroller games chosen?

By a data filter, not opinion: a game qualifies if it holds at least 80% positive Steam reviews and has between 50 and 5,000 total ratings, enough to be validated by players but not yet mainstream. The list updates as the catalog grows.

Underrated Side Scroller indie games you missed

These are underrated side scroller indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 20 side scroller games that each hold at least 80% positive Steam reviews while staying under 5,000 total ratings : the sweet spot where a game has proven itself with real players but hasn't broken out yet. Together they hold 44,865 reviews at an average of 89% positive. They are ranked by review count, so the most-validated picks lead, and each links to a white-box sales estimate you can open and check rather than a black-box number. The most reviewed here is Freedom Planet with 4,891 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

89%

Total reviews

44,865

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated side scroller indie games?: indielist lists 20 underrated side scroller indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Freedom Planet (4,891 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" side scroller games chosen?: By a data filter, not opinion: a game qualifies if it holds at least 80% positive Steam reviews and has between 50 and 5,000 total ratings, enough to be validated by players but not yet mainstream. The list updates as the catalog grows.