What are some underrated loot indie games?

indielist lists 13 underrated loot indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Star Valor (3,404 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" loot 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 Loot indie games you missed

These are underrated loot indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 13 loot 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 19,104 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 Star Valor with 3,404 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

89%

Total reviews

19,104

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated loot indie games?: indielist lists 13 underrated loot indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Star Valor (3,404 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" loot 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.