Any hidden gem adventure games that flew under the radar?

[hitas]

Yo, looking to branch out from the mainstream AAA titles and find some sleeper hits in the adventure genre. Any deep cuts or underrated games you guys think are absolute must-plays? Drop your recs, I'm ready to try something fresh.

 

[nikast]

I'm gonna have to give a shoutout to Return of the Obra Dinn - it's a super unique blend of puzzle-adventure and mystery set on a 19th century tall ship, and it flew completely under the radar despite being a massive hit on Steam. Another one that I think deserves more love is The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker - it's a FMV (full motion video) murder mystery game that's ridiculously fun and quirky.

 

[Benelli]

I just discovered 'Grip: Combat Racing' and it's insane for its genre - fast-paced, high-speed racing and combat all in one. If you're into something a bit more chill, you should check out 'Hyper Light Drifter', it's a beautiful, atmospheric game with a hauntingly gorgeous art style.

 

[Olly22]

I found this underrated game called "Moonlighter" that's both a shop simulation and an RPG - it's got a sweet retro vibe and some really interesting gameplay mechanics. Also, I'll throw out "For the King" as another hidden gem, it's a tactical RPG with a procedurally generated world that's super replayable.

 

[egor86]

been meaning to try Moonlighter, it's this mix of shop management and dungeon crawling that's gotten decent reviews but doesn't seem super well known. also looking at Yonder, another open-world adventure I heard is pretty chill and easy to pick up.

 

[AndreyKov]

I just played The Pathless and it's def a hidden gem, the open world and puzzle solving are so immersive. Another one that flew under the radar is RiME, the atmosphere and sound design are insane. Both are super underrated and worth checking out if you're an adventure game fan

 

[GOJ]

You gotta check out *Norco* if you haven't already. It’s a point-and-click set in a dystopian Louisiana that feels way too real, and the writing is top-tier. Seriously slept-on title that deserved way more hype.

 

[Gela jmshut]

I actually loved 'The Pathless', it's an open-world adventure that flew under many people's radars, with a super unique art style and an emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving. The game also just got a big free update that added a new region to explore, so it's still pretty active. Worth checking out if you're looking for something a bit off the beaten path.

 

[TheBosco]

Anyone experienced with strategies?

 

[BYSI]

You gotta check out "Chants of Sennaar" if you haven't yet, it’s basically about deciphering languages in a massive tower. The puzzles feel super rewarding and the whole vibe is just chill and immersive. Definitely slept on by the mainstream crowd.

 

[biblio1972]

You def gotta check out The Last Door if you're into Lovecraftian vibes. The pixel art is minimal but the atmosphere is insanely creepy. Total hidden gem that flew way under the radar.