What are some underrated arcade indie games?

indielist lists 17 underrated arcade indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by That's not my Neighbor (4,433 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" arcade 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 Arcade indie games you missed

These are underrated arcade indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 17 arcade 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 29,372 reviews at an average of 92% 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 That's not my Neighbor with 4,433 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

92%

Total reviews

29,372

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated arcade indie games?: indielist lists 17 underrated arcade indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by That's not my Neighbor (4,433 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" arcade 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.