In the world of video games, some hidden gems fail to receive the recognition they truly deserve. Even though these games haven’t gained massive popularity, they offer players unique and captivating experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Remember that the order of the games listed here does not reflect any ranking. They offer players a different and impactful experience.
The Wolf Among Us
The Wolf Among Us is an episodic graphic mystery-drama adventure game developed by Telltale Games, based on Bill Willingham’s Fables comic book series. To which it serves as a prequel. The game consists of five episodes that were released between 2013 and 2014.
In the world where The Wolf Among Us takes place. Authorities have exiled various fairy tale and folklore characters, known as Fables, from their homelands and forced them to live in New York City. You control Bigby Wolf, who is the sheriff of Fabletown, and must investigate a series of crimes that threaten the community.
Reviews
The game got Overwhelmingly Positive reviews from players around the world. It also received a 9/10 rating from IGN. “The Wolf Among Us immediately stakes its claim as one of the most exciting adventure games of the year.”
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
CI Games developed and published the 2021 tactical shooter stealth video game Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2.
Set in the Middle East, SGW Contracts 2 is a modern warfare shooter. Play as Raven, Contract Sniper Assassin, as you take out a series of targets across a dramatic single-player campaign. It is the sixth entry in the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series and a sequel to Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts.
Reviews
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 got Very Positive reviews from players around the world. It also received a 9/10 rating from Steam. “I’ve played all of the Sniper Elite franchise games and can say this one is my favorite campaign.” Said one Player
The Shore
The Shore is a horror exploration and adventure video game developed by Ares Dragonis. The game takes place on a remote, mysterious island, where the protagonist is searching for his missing daughter.
THE SHORE is a first-person story-driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.
Reviews
The Shore got Mostly Positive reviews from players around the world. It also received a 7/10 rating from Steam. “It has a pretty interesting Lovecraft atmosphere but the gameplay wise it’s not that great. The graphics and sound are ok.” Said one player
Tchia
While talking about Hidden Gems, We certainly can’t miss Tchia. Awaceb developed and Kepler Interactive published the action-adventure game Tchia, which was released on March 21, 2023, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Join Tchia on her tropical open-world adventure as she sets off to rescue her father from the cruel tyrant, Meavora, ruler of the archipelago. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around beautiful islands as you explore a physics-driven sandbox.
Reviews
Tchia got Mostly Positive reviews from players around the world. It also received a 90% rating from Eurogamer. “I love everything about this game. The soul-jumping is such an interesting mechanic and they truly mastered how it operates” Said a player
Returnal
Returnal is a 2021 roguelike video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2021.
After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival.
Reviews
Returnal got Very Positive reviews from players around the world. It also received a 9/10 rating from Steam. “This game is a masterpiece.” Said a player on Steam
This Concludes our picks for the Hidden Gems that deserve more recognition
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