What are some underrated violent indie games?

indielist lists 28 underrated violent indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Granny Simulator (4,702 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" violent 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 Violent indie games you missed

These are underrated violent indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 28 violent 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 74,289 reviews at an average of 90% 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 Granny Simulator with 4,702 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

90%

Total reviews

74,289

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated violent indie games?: indielist lists 28 underrated violent indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Granny Simulator (4,702 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" violent 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.