Here Are 10 Of My Favorite Underrated Video Games That You Need To Play ASAP

No, seriously, they deserve more love than just being labeled an "indie" game.

Okay maybe some of them you have heard of before, but you should really go play these games right now!

1. Graveyard Keeper

Lazy Bear Games/TinyBuild

This Stardew Valley-type game has you take care of your own graveyard while trying to get back home! Help the people of the village by selling items, completing quests, and most importantly, burying the dead! From growing your own crops to leading sermons, this game has many different features. And would it be a farm sim without a little bit of combat?

Where you can play: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and on your phone

2. Not Tonight

No More Robots/ Panic Barn

This game, inspired by the successful Papers Please, has you act as a bouncer to many different events. Like Papers Please, there is more to the story than just bouncing at the door. Hidden details, a thought-provoking story, and an overall great gaming experience makes this a go-to game for me. And with the release of Not Tonight 2, you can even experience the American story. Oh, and did I mention the amazing music?

Where you can play: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch

3. Kingdom Two Crowns

StumpySquid/ Fury Studios/ Coatsink

The sequel to Kingdom and Kingdom New Lands, Kingdom Two Crowns is a game where you create and protect your kingdom and subjects. Explore the forests and expand your kingdom, but watch out for the Greed: Night demons who want the crown for themselves. Defend the crown and your kingdom. Plus, Kingdom Two Crowns is now two-player!

Where you can play: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and on your phone

4. Stella Glow

Imageepoch/ SEGA

A Fire Emblem-type of game, but with the best anime waifus the world has to offer. Play as the main character as he tries to help save the world with the power of The Witches at his side. By far the best story in any video game I have ever played! It will constantly keep you on your toes and questioning everyone's true motives. 

❗️Small spoiler: It has one of the best written and most heartbreaking betrayal scenes of all video games. Oh, and did I mention The Witches fight by singing? So, you're in for some amazing Japanese music. And I can't forget to mention the plethora of amazing voice actors who lent their voices to this game, including the wonderful Matthew Mercer.

Where you can play: Nintendo 3DS

5. Growing Up

Vile Monarch

I never thought going through puberty again would be this fun! In Growing Up, you start your life from birth all the way until graduation day. Make friends, create experiences, follow the career of your dreams, or fizzle out, it's your choice! With so many different options for friendships, careers, and love interests, you will be playing this game for days on end. I've had the game for a year and still haven't branched into all paths!

Where you can play: Android, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Mac OS

6. Turmoil

Gamious

Did you ever dream of being an oil miner in the Wild West days? Well, now you can finally live out your dream! This management/business simulation game has you finding and mining out oil while making sure to sell to the highest bidder. Decide what upgrades to spend your money on, or buy stocks to be the next mayor!

Where you can play: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Nintendo Switch

7. Yes, Your Grace

Brave at Night/ No More Robots

One of the most heart-aching, anger-filling, makes-you-want-to-jump-into-the-computer-screen type of a story. Make choices as the King of your Kingdom regarding your family, the village, and your pockets. Follow the story, making game-changing choices (some of the most difficult choices I have personally made). A relatively short game, but it did not fail to have me begging for more like it. (I also beat it like 40 times now because I cannot stop replaying it)

Where you can play: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

8. Game Dev Tycoon

Greenheart Games <3

Playing all these video games made me really think about video games that came out in the '80s, and makes you wonder: If I had the knowledge I did now, I could make the most successful video game company of all time? Well, time to stop wondering. Starting as an indie gamer in the 1980s, you are in charge of creating the biggest video gaming tycoon to exist. Nintendo? Who is that?

The best and only good game dev tycoon game in existence.

Where you can play: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch

9. Planet Zoo

Frontier Developments

If you were a fan of the classic Roller Coaster Tycoon, then this is the game for you. Not exactly roller coasters — but managing your own zoo has never been so fun. There are so many different features to the game, from providing individual animal care to creating the most insane safari rides...this game has it all! And if you were turned off by the not-so-popular Planet Coaster, don't worry, Planet Zoo is everything Planet Coaster could not be and more!

Where you can play: Windows

10. Surviving Mars

Haemimont Games Abstraction/ Paradox Interactive

Did I mention I really like management/business/resource collecting games? This game gives the classic "build a base and protect your villagers" a whole new meaning. Your job is to bring life to Mars! Provide oxygen, electricity, and food all while battling the Mars dust storms and meteor showers. Oh, and don't forget the most important thing, your people must live happily!

Where you can play: Windows, macOS, Linux, PS4, Xbox One

What are some of your favorite underrated games? Let me know in the comments!