It’s been a fantastic year of gaming with titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Astro Bot, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Balatro and Metaphor: ReFantazio rightfully receiving plenty of attention. However, with so many new games released every month, some titles didn’t get the time in the spotlight they deserved.
To ensure you don’t miss out on a must-play experience released in 2024, the Tom’s Guide staff has rounded up the 12 best games you (probably) missed over the past 12 months. These range from a stylish side-scrolling franchise revival to a Lovecraftian nightmare set on an offshore oil rig, and even a brilliant iOS port of a modern horror classic. There’s something for every taste down below. So, if you’ve already played all the GOTY contenders this year, then make sure to check out these games that flew a little under the radar.
