10 Action-Adventure Games That Are Unexpected Masterpieces

The action-adventure genre is one of the broadest in the entire video game industry , encompassing countless experiences ranging from stealth and hack-and-slash to horror and beat 'em ups. Thanks to this broad definition, countless masterpieces fall under its umbrella, including many that, unfortunately, haven't achieved the popularity they deserve due to fierce competition. Even within the realm of major blockbusters, not all underrated titles are obscure indie games—there are games that have fallen just short of mainstream success, though I'm here to help rectify that.