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10 underrated video games your 2024 game library needs!


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Today, we present a collection of noteworthy video games that have often been overlooked despite their quality. Ranging from classics to contemporary titles that have flown under the radar, this list offers a selection of hidden gems worth exploring. Without further ado, let's delve into the countdown, commencing with our number 10 pick.

10. Slay the Spire

Delve into the ever-changing halls of the Spire in this roguelike deck-building game. Craft a unique deck, battle diverse enemies, and strategize your way to the top as you ascend the towering spire.
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Released 23rd January 2019 Slay the Spire

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

9. Hollow Knight

Descend into the sprawling underground kingdom of Hallownest in this atmospheric action-adventure game. Explore intricate environments, battle challenging foes, and uncover the mysteries hidden within.
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Released 24th February 2017 Hollow Knight

Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps a vast, ancient kingdom. Many are drawn beneath the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. As the enigmatic Hollow Knight, you'll traverse the depths, unravel its mysteries and conquer its evils.

8. Gris

Embark on a serene and visually stunning journey of self-discovery as you guide the titular character, Gris, through a world filled with sorrow and loss. Experience a mesmerizing blend of platforming challenges and emotional storytelling.
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Released 13th December 2018 GRIS

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.

7. Katana Zero

Dive into a stylish neo-noir action platformer where you play as an elite assassin with precognitive abilities. Plan your moves with precision, manipulate time, and unleash deadly swordplay in this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
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Released 18th April 2019 Katana ZERO

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

6. A Plague Tale: Innocence

Experience a harrowing tale of survival set in plague-ridden medieval France. Follow the journey of two siblings, Amicia and Hugo, as they navigate through the horrors of the Inquisition and the swarms of rats plaguing the land.
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Released 14th May 2019 A Plague Tale: Innocence

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.

5. Outer Wilds

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey of exploration and discovery in a mysterious solar system trapped in an endless time loop. Unravel the secrets of the cosmos, uncover ancient mysteries, and piece together the fate of a lost civilization.
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Released 28th May 2019 Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds is an open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. You’re the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system.

4. Celeste

Embark on a challenging journey to climb the titular Celeste Mountain in this critically acclaimed platformer. Navigate through treacherous terrain, conquer difficult obstacles, and uncover the heartfelt story of self-discovery and overcoming adversity.
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Released 25th January 2018 Celeste

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

3. Disco Elysium

Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking narrative-driven role-playing game set in a unique urban fantasy world. Play as a detective with a fractured psyche and navigate complex dialogues, solve crimes, and shape your character's destiny through your choices.
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Released 15th October 2019 Disco Elysium

Disco Elysium is a groundbreaking open world role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city block to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

2. Control

Step into the shoes of Jesse Faden, the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, and navigate through a shifting and mysterious government building filled with supernatural threats. Harness supernatural abilities and unravel the secrets of the enigmatic agency.
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Released 27th August 2019 Control

After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control in this supernatural 3rd person action-adventure from Remedy Entertainment and 505 Games.

1. Mad Max

Embark on a relentless journey through the unforgiving post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max, navigating treacherous wastelands, engaging in fierce vehicular battles, and crafting a formidable arsenal to conquer the lawless chaos and carve a path to survival amidst the ruthless anarchy.
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Released 1st September 2015 Mad Max

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

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We trust you found this curated list intriguing and informative. If any of these titles pique your interest, we'd love to hear about your plans to give them a try. Join the conversation on our Discord Server and share your thoughts. Thank you for reading, and let's eagerly anticipate what the gaming landscape of 2024 has in store for us.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORPosted by WulfGamesYT on 7th April 2024.View all 11 articles published by this author. ➜

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