What is the most underrated video game?

Google: Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite · picked Outer Wilds

“While it achieved critical acclaim and a dedicated cult following, it remains "underrated" in the sense that it is a masterpiece that millions of people still haven’t played because its premise—an open-world space exploration game about archaeology—is difficult to market.”

DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp · picked Prey

“It was unfairly overlooked at launch, but it’s one of the smartest immersive sims ever made: a sprawling space station you can explore in dozens of ways, with morphing alien powers, brilliant level design, and a story that rewards curiosity.”

Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite · picked Outer Wilds

“While it won numerous critical accolades upon release, it remains criminally underplayed by the general public because it is impossible to explain its brilliance without spoiling it.”

Llama 4 Maverick · picked Hyper Light Drifter

“"Hyper Light Drifter" is the most underrated video game because it is a masterpiece that has flown under the radar for many players.”