If you've ever found yourself aimlessly scrolling through game titles wondering, "What do I play next?" while your backlog silently judges you from the shelf — you're not alone. Most of us know the feeling. And sure, you could go for another run of Elden Ring or get lost in Hyrule again, but why not try something a little different? A little... overlooked? A little hipster, if you will.
Here are 10 criminally underrated games for PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch that are still available sealed (yes, sealed, like a collector's kiss from the game gods). Snag them now while everyone else is still too distracted chasing AAA clout.
1. "13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim" (PS4)
A game about mechs, time travel, and high school drama — all in one. Sounds like someone tossed Pacific Rim, Inception, and your teenage diary into a blender. The result? One of the most unique visual novels/strategy hybrids out there. Critics loved it. Gamers slept on it. But you? You could still be cool and grab it sealed.
2. "Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin" (PS4 / Switch)
Half action-platformer, half rice-farming simulator, 100% vibes. You beat up demons by night and grow statistically-perfect rice by day. If you've ever dreamed of being a samurai who moonlights as a horticulturist, this one’s your jam. Also, the rice-growing mechanics are weirdly deep. Like "PhD in agronomy" deep.
3. "Astalon: Tears of the Earth" (Switch)
Imagine a retro-style Metroidvania that actually respects your time (and brain). This game has it all: cursed swords, rotating heroes, pixel art that looks like it belongs in a museum, and a tower full of things that want you dead. It’s one of those games that makes you say, "Wait, why is this only fifteen quid?"
4. "AI: The Somnium Files" (PS4 / Switch)
From the makers of Zero Escape, this is a murder mystery visual novel with talking eyeballs and wildly bizarre dream sequences. Sounds chaotic? It is. And it’s brilliant. If you want something that messes with your head and your heart, give it a go.
5. "Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling" (Switch)
It’s basically Paper Mario’s long-lost cousin — the one Nintendo awkwardly doesn’t talk about anymore. Turn-based battles, quirky bug characters, and more charm than a Disney sidekick convention. It’s adorable, affordable, and available sealed.
6. "Tokyo Xanadu eX+" (PS4)
This one flew so far under the radar it may as well have been developed in the witness protection program. But if you like JRPGs, Persona-style social systems, and action combat, it’s well worth your time. Plus, the name sounds like a prog rock album, which is automatically a win.
7. "Eastward" (Switch)
It’s like someone lovingly recreated EarthBound in the year 2077. Post-apocalyptic, pixel-art perfection with a gorgeous soundtrack and a plot that’s as heartwarming as it is totally bananas. It’s an indie darling with serious staying power.
8. "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox" (PS4)
Pronounced "Ease Nine," but don’t worry — no one will correct you because they probably haven’t played it either. Shame, really, because it’s an action-packed JRPG with slick combat and a story that’s surprisingly good. Sealed copies are out there, waiting for you like a lonely puppy at a shelter.
9. "Evergate" (Switch)
A soul’s journey through the afterlife? Sounds heavy, but it’s actually a peaceful, emotional puzzle-platformer with some serious Celeste vibes. The art is dreamy, the music’s lovely, and the challenge is just right. Perfect for those chill evenings when you want to cry a little and game a lot.
10. "Axiom Verge 2" (Switch / PS4)
The follow-up to the cult classic, this Metroidvania is like its older sibling, but with more tech, more secrets, and more "what the hell is going on?" moments. If you liked the first game, this one’s a no-brainer. If you didn’t play the first game... well, do you even retro, bro?
Why Grab These Sealed?
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They might become rare collector's items (sealed games age like fine wine and GameCube controllers).
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You get that fresh, new-game smell. You know the one.
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You’re not just buying a game — you’re adopting an underdog.
At Game Raid UK, we keep our games new and sealed — because you deserve the best, and because opening a brand new game is still one of life’s purest joys. Browse our latest back catalogue deals here and find your next weird little obsession. We won’t judge.
Unless you buy FIFA again. Then we might raise an eyebrow.
Did we miss your favourite hidden gem? Tag us or shout at us in the comments — we love a good underrated title almost as much as we love a sealed one.