Most Underrated Games You Should Play Before You Die

a space exploration game where the entire solar system is your puzzle. no combat just pure discovery and one of the best stories in gaming. go in completely blind trust me.

an rpg where your skills are different parts of your personality arguing with each other. the writing is on another level entirely. made me feel things i didn't know a game could.

you're an insurance adjuster figuring out how everyone on a ship died. sounds boring but it's the best detective game ever made. the art style is wild and the logic puzzles are genius.

deckbuilding roguelike that absolutely consumed my life for months. every run feels different and there's always a new synergy to discover. the balance is basically perfect.

If you haven't played Hollow Knight yet, you're missing out on one of the best metroidvanias of all time. The art style is gorgeous, the world is beautifully crafted, and the combat is tight and rewarding. Plus, the game has enough lore to keep you theorizing for ages.

Gris is more like an interactive art piece than a traditional game, and I absolutely love it for that. The visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful. It’s a short experience, but one that stays with you long after you've put it down.

A Short Hike is the cozy escape I didn’t know I needed. You explore a charming little island, meeting quirky characters and just taking in the sights. It’s relaxing, wonderfully nostalgic, and I always find myself smiling while I play.

Celeste combines a touching story with super challenging platforming, and somehow it all works perfectly. I found myself invested in Madeline's journey up the mountain while trying not to throw my controller out the window from the difficulty. It's a game about overcoming obstacles, both in gameplay and in life, and it's just brilliant.