What are some underrated turn-based combat indie games?

indielist lists 9 underrated turn-based combat indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Yarimono (4,083 reviews).

How are these "hidden gem" turn-based combat 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 Turn-Based Combat indie games you missed

These are underrated turn-based combat indie games: titles with strong reviews but not yet the audience they deserve. indielist surfaces 9 turn-based combat 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 15,618 reviews at an average of 89% 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 Yarimono with 4,083 reviews. Review counts and ratings are from Steam; sales figures are estimates, not official sales data.

Hidden gems

Avg positive %

89%

Total reviews

15,618

Frequently asked questions

What are some underrated turn-based combat indie games?: indielist lists 9 underrated turn-based combat indie games, each with 80%+ Steam reviews but under 5,000 ratings, led by Yarimono (4,083 reviews).
How are these "hidden gem" turn-based combat 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.