10 Steam Game Hidden Gems That Released In 2024 You Haven't Heard Of But Should Try

Steam is home to seemingly endless amounts of video games, and the enormous library of content makes it easy for great games to get lost in the shuffle. 2024 has already played host to some excellent titles that haven't hit the mainstream, even if some have still managed to pick up a reasonable amount of traction.

There aren't many common elements to be found among the best recent hidden gems on Steam, which range from cryptically great puzzle games to fast-paced shooters. Every game manages to bring something to the market that nothing else does, however, and they serve as reminders that exploring more niche titles can often be more rewarding than picking up the biggest releases.

is a particularly fresh take on shooters, taking an even more hands-on approach than simply controlling the person firing the gun. After lining up a shot, has the player guide the bullet's path, which is shown from a bird's eye view after the successful completion of an objective.

Children of the Sun is a slick and violent shooter/puzzle hybrid that makes great use of its bullet-controlling concept.

This approach makes planning and puzzling out clean approaches a big part of, but it never feels like it drags. Stylish presentation and dynamic kills still give it a sense of action-packed intensity, even if it doesn't put the player character in harm's way in the typical manner of shooters. is the kind of game that's worth trying out just to see how it works, and it's easy to walk away from it impressed on multiple counts.

is a game about cooking eggs, which sounds a lot more one-note than it actually is. Cooking the eggs is simple enough, although some fun physics can keep it entertaining, but it's everything else that makes the game stand out. The world that surrounds the eggs is richly atmospheric and full of memorable characters, and the conversations and encounters found throughout never fail to entertain.

The mood of is heavily assisted by crunchy retro graphics that embrace a