What are some underrated shoot 'em up indie games?

indielist lists 18 underrated shoot 'em up indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (3,356 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" shoot 'em up 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 Shoot 'Em Up indie games you missed

These are underrated shoot 'em up indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 18 shoot 'em up 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 29,712 reviews at an average of 93% 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 Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime with 3,356 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

93%

Total reviews

29,712

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated shoot 'em up indie games?: indielist lists 18 underrated shoot 'em up indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (3,356 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" shoot 'em up 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.