What are some underrated action-adventure indie games?

indielist lists 49 underrated action-adventure indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Moonstone Island (4,963 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" action-adventure 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 Action-Adventure indie games you missed

These are underrated action-adventure indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 49 action-adventure 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 93,230 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 Moonstone Island with 4,963 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

90%

Total reviews

93,230

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated action-adventure indie games?: indielist lists 49 underrated action-adventure indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Moonstone Island (4,963 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" action-adventure 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.