Discover 2024’s best hidden video games now.

Discover 2024’s Best Hidden Video Games Now

Beyond the big-budget releases, 2024 offered a wealth of hidden video game gems. Smaller developers crafted innovative and original experiences, often catering to niche tastes. This blog post highlights some of the best lesser-known games of 2024.

Pepper Grinder

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One

Pepper Grinder is a unique side-scrolling platformer where you use a giant drill to navigate the world. The drill’s mechanics require thoughtful planning, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay. It’s a relatively short game, but consistently introduces fresh challenges.

Europa

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch

Imagine a Studio Ghibli film meets Journey. Europa is a visually stunning puzzle-platformer where you explore a beautiful, yet troubled world. As a young boy with a jetpack, you float through breathtaking landscapes, uncovering a mysterious past. A Zen Mode even allows for a more relaxed experience, focusing on the game’s gorgeous atmosphere and thought-provoking narrative about humanity’s impact on the planet.

This is just a small taste of the hidden gems 2024 had to offer. Many more incredible games await discovery! Happy gaming!