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What have you been playing lately? Discussion about video games and board games are both welcome. Please don't just make a list of titles, give some thoughts about the game(s) as well.
I know Steam Replay isn’t out yet, but I figure it’s still a good enough time to get the ball rolling.
This is your place to share any and all thoughts on your gaming for 2025.
Games you talk about do NOT have to be limited to this year’s releases.
Feel free to share:
Let us know how your gaming for 2025 went.
Inspired by the recurring topic every Steam sale over at /r/GameDealsMeta:
What are some lesser-known or overlooked Steam games that you recommend?
Are there any genres you’d like hidden gem recommendations for?
If you're interested in previous Hidden Gem topics, you can find them here.
For popular recommendations and general purpose sale discussion, please use the main Steam Sale topic.
Optional: Feel free to categorize your recommendations by number of reviews (as a proxy for popularity)
| Category | Maximum Review Count |
|---|---|
| Shockingly Overlooked | 20 |
| Under the Radar | 50 |
| Buried Treasure | 150 |
| Underrated Great | 500 |
| Cult Classic | 1000 |
| Gem Graduate | 1000+ |