What are some underrated text-based indie games?

indielist lists 14 underrated text-based indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by BOOK OF HOURS (4,800 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" text-based 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 Text-Based indie games you missed

These are underrated text-based indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 14 text-based 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 30,714 reviews at an average of 91% 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 BOOK OF HOURS with 4,800 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

91%

Total reviews

30,714

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated text-based indie games?: indielist lists 14 underrated text-based indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by BOOK OF HOURS (4,800 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" text-based 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.