What are some underrated action indie games?

indielist lists 208 underrated action indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (4,912 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" action 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 indie games you missed

These are underrated action indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 208 action 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 297,895 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 Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course with 4,912 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are modeled estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

208

Avg positive %

91%

Total reviews

297,895

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated action indie games?: indielist lists 208 underrated action indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (4,912 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" action 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.