5 Underrated Games You Need to Play Before 2025

Every year, big titles dominate the headlines—Elden Ring, Starfield, Tears of the Kingdom. But beneath the surface, there are hidden gems that never got the spotlight they deserve. Let’s shine some light on five underrated games you should definitely try out before 2025 hits.

Games List:

Signalis – A chilling PS1-style survival horror that delivers serious Silent Hill vibes.
Dome Keeper – A roguelike mining tower defense game that’s insanely addictive.
Chained Echoes – Classic JRPG feel with modern polish, often compared to Chrono Trigger.
Dredge – A spooky fishing game with Lovecraftian secrets beneath the surface.
Pentiment – A slow-burn historical mystery set in 16th-century Europe. Not for everyone, but unforgettable.

These aren’t just indie curios—they’re some of the best experiences gaming has to offer. Let me know which one you’re picking up next!

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Toby White

By day, Toby is a mild-mannered writer. By night, a caffeine-fueled gaming gremlin who’s probably arguing with strangers online about why Skyrim’s NPCs have better AI than Warzone or Pineapple does not belong on pizza, just like microtransactions belong in single-player games (wait, no—). With a resume that includes "Professional Button Basher" and "Unlicensed Lore Historian," Toby has spent 20 years failing stealth missions, rage-quitting fighting games, and somehow still calling it "research" for this blog. When not writing, you can find him yelling at speedrunners ("HOW?!"), hoarding healing items "just in case," or trying to pet in-game dogs despite imminent danger. Current Obsession: Losing at Helldivers 2. Gaming Spirit Animal: A loot goblin with Wi-Fi Notable Achievements: Survived a Dark Souls boss fight (once), blocked by a dev on Twitter (twice) Follow for hot takes, questionable strategies, and the occasional useful tip (no refunds).