Underrated 2D Platformer indie games you missed
These are underrated 2d platformer indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 10 2d platformer 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 19,390 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 Strike Force Heroes with 4,588 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are modeled estimates, not official sales data.
Hidden gems
10
Avg positive %
90%
Total reviews
19,390
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Strike Force Heroes
2023 · Action
4,588 reviews · 80% positive
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ANTONBLAST
2024 · Action
4,523 reviews · 95% positive
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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
2024 · Action
3,141 reviews · 92% positive
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Rusted Moss
2023 · Action
1,610 reviews · 89% positive
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BLADECHIMERA
2025 · Action
1,370 reviews · 89% positive
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Iron Meat
2024 · Action
1,073 reviews · 97% positive
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La-Mulana 2
2018 · Action
1,055 reviews · 85% positive
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The Elephant Collection
2023 · Action
754 reviews · 96% positive
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A Highland Song
2023 · Adventure
649 reviews · 88% positive
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Smack Studio
2024 · Action
627 reviews · 85% positive
Frequently asked questions
- What are some underrated 2d platformer indie games?
- indielist lists 10 underrated 2d platformer indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Strike Force Heroes (4,588 reviews).
- How are these "hidden gem" 2d platformer 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.