10 Overlooked Bethesda Games That Deserve More Attention

10 Best Bethesda Games Nobody Talks About

Morgan Yu walks forward with shadows stalking his presence in Prey.

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Bethesda is well-established as one of the biggest conglomerates of studios and a publisher in the video game industry, long before its purchase by Microsoft. The company is best known for its work on the Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and the DOOM franchises. In fact, some of the best Bethesda games of all time include the groundbreaking Fallout 4, Skyrim, and DOOM Eternal, respectively.

These, however, are fairly recent titles. Bethesda has been operating since the 1980s, and since then, it has released multiple titles, some of which made history, like the aforementioned ones, as well as some smaller games that didn’t get as much attention. Even though the company has its powerhouse franchises, there as several other games under its belt that are great and deserve some love.

Ghostwire: Tokyo Was Quickly Forgotten

The Action Game Was Created By The Father Of Resident Evil

Several dark figures holding umbrellas in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

One of the most recent examples of this is Ghostwire: Tokyo. Created by Tango Gameworks, the studio that was originally built by the master of video game horror and father of Resident Evil, Shinji Mikami, and published by Bethesda, the action-based game allows you to explore a horror-fueled recreation of Tokyo and use special abilities to fend off supernatural threats.

The game was praised upon release, as seen in Screen Rant’s review of Ghostwire: Tokyo, which granted it a 9/10 score. However, it was quickly forsaken and is hardly remembered as one of Bethesda’s strongest titles of recent years. It’s unclear if this franchise will ever evolve into something larger, with Tango Gameworks having been acquired by Krafton after Microsoft decided to close it, but its first and only entry is worth playing.

Indiana Jones & The Great Circle Is One Of 2024’s Biggest Releases

The Game Was Well Received

Indiana Jones wearing his Cairo outfit in the Great Circle anniversary update.

An even more recent example is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, an action-adventure game released in 2024 that was developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda. The title presents an original story following the legendary archaeologist from the movies, set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade.

Screen Rant’s review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also gives it a 9/10 score, praising its visuals, gameplay, and fidelity to the franchise helmed by Steven Spielberg. It has already established itself as one of Bethesda’s most memorable games, but it is not often seen in the same light as franchises like The Elder Scrolls.

RAGE Is Like Fallout Meets Mad Max

The FPS Has Great Gameplay

Two opponents advance toward the player in Rage.

Back in 2011, id Software and Bethesda released Rage, an innovative FPS that is something like Fallout meets Mad Max. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic future after the Earth is struck by an asteroid, and players awaken years later to find their home destroyed and ruled by a mysterious group. Rage mixes gunplay with vehicles, which truly has it dive into that Mad Max feeling.

On Metacritic, Rage has an 81 Metascore. The title was praised for the quality of its gameplay mechanics and graphics, though it was criticized for its poor story. Even though the game isn’t perfect, Rage is a great example of another strong Bethesda game that doesn’t get too much attention. In 2019, the company released a sequel, Rage 2, though the game was received with mixed reviews.

The Evil Within 2 Comes From The Mind Of Shinji Mikami

The Survival Horror Game Makes You Renew Your Understanding Of The Genre

Sebastian holding his gun in a pool of psychoplasm with monsters reaching for him.

The Evil Within 2 does not have the legendary status boasted by the Resident Evil series, but this title by Tango Gameworks and Bethesda is a masterclass in how survival horror can toy around with a player’s psyche without relying solely on jump scares. Released in 2017, this sequel to 2014’s The Evil Within puts you in control of Sebastian, who must rescue his daughter, Lily, who was taken by the Union.

This survival horror game delves into the nightmares that haunt the human mind and makes you reconsider what you know about the genre. Outside the psychological conflict that Sebastian faces, there are also terrifying monsters in The Evil Within 2, which make it a remarkable survival horror game – and a title published by Bethesda that doesn’t get as much recognition as it should.

Prey Is A Great Immersive Sim

This FPS Is Not What It Seems

Morgan Yu holds a firearm against dark creatures in a hall in Prey.

If you’re not a big fan of horror games, you may have been thrown off by Prey’s design choices, but this is actually one of the most exceptional shooters and immersive sims available to play right now. Controlling Morgan Yu, you’ll be tested with your shooting skills, as well as the power of choice, which helps shape the narrative as you progress through the campaign.

This, in turn, can lead you to different endings in Prey. This is one of Bethesda’s most underrated games of all time, especially given how good the title developed by Arkane Austin truly is. If you’ve never played Prey before, perhaps because of the horror vibes it gives off, I assure you it’s well worth your time, and I urge you to give it a chance.

Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider Has A Great Critic Score

The Game Was The Last In The Franchise, For Now

Billie holds a sword in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

The Dishonored series is well known among Bethesda fans, mainly due to how revolutionary the first installment was, as well as how good the sequel proved to be. It was never as popular as some of Bethesda’s other larger franchises, but it did stick out for a while, though not much attention was given to one of its absolute best entries: Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

This game, which was originally planned as a DLC for Dishonored 2, follows the assassin Billie Lurk and offers the best of what the franchise has to offer, though from a brand-new perspective. Death of the Outsider is a remarkable entry in the series, with an 82 Metascore on Metacritic, but unfortunately flew under the radar for many players. You should play it, especially given the uncertainty about Dishonored’s future.

Hi-Fi Rush Blends Action With Rhythm

The Action Game Was Released Without Prior Warning

Chai from Hi-Fi Rush.

One of Bethesda’s most cheerful games, and a complete contrast to studio Tango Gameworks’ previous releases, Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Evil Within 2, Hi-Fi Rush is also one of the company’s most fun titles. The 2023 game follows Chai and his motley crew of rebels as they use the power of music to battle enemies and topple an oppressive company. The action-adventure game is actually infused with rhythm-based gameplay, and everything moves to a beat.

This was not only a surprise release with no prior marketing, but it hadn’t even been announced beforehand. Hi-Fi Rush arrived, making ripples across the industry with its innovative take on gameplay, fusing action and rhythm, empowered by how surprising this release was. There’s also a killer soundtrack in Hi-Fi Rush with licensed music that will get you pumped as you progress. Unfortunately, the future of this forsaken Bethesda series is uncertain after Tango was purchased by Kraton.

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Has A Remarkable Score

The Prequel To The New Order Is Worth Playing

Wolfenstein The Old Blood Key Art shows BJ raising a pipe to strike a Nazi.

The classic FPS series Wolfenstein made a colossal comeback in 2014 with Wolfenstein: The New Order, which culminated in a sequel, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus in 2017. Older than DOOM, this series isn’t as popular as the demon-slaying franchise, but it’s just as good. In 2015, Bethesda released Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, which is actually a prequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order.

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood was relatively well received by critics and players alike, with a 76 Metascore and a 7.6 user score on Metacritic. However, it ultimately failed to reach the popularity of the other installments in the core series and is fairly underrated. Granted, it’s not as good as The New Order or The New Colossus, but this Bethesda game does deserve some extra recognition, especially as an extension of the main series.

Heretic + Hexen Was Hardly Advertised

The Bundle Of Re-Releases Came Out In 2025

Hexen art shows a cloaked figure holding a mote of light.

You may not have even heard about it, but Bethesda released a bundle in 2025 called Heretic + Hexen, which is a re-release of two era-defining FPS games from the 1990s. Both Heretic and Hexen were originally developed on a modified DOOM engine at the hands of the developers at Raven Software and became classics. This year, Bethesda sought to bring these titles back to modern platforms.

The issue was that this bundle of games was barely marketed by the company or Microsoft, even though it isn’t a big new AAA production. To many, myself included, this flew completely under the radar. It’s a pity, since these games are a love letter to the classic DOOM and Wolfenstein games, but no one talks about them – not even Bethesda, it would seem.

Deathloop Is An Overlooked, Award-Winning Game

The FPS Was Nominated For Dozens Of Awards, Including GOTY In 2021

Colt posing with a pistol in Deathloop.

One of the most scandalous examples of a Bethesda game no one talks about is Deathloop. This award-winning title, which was nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards in 2021, was received to critical acclaim. The title has an 88 Metascore on Metacritic, which explains a lot of its nominations. In Screen Rant’s review of Deathloop, we call it “a gorgeous experimental FPS with a few snags.”

Despite how much the game is good and well received it was, it was quickly forgotten and isn’t seen as one of the company’s stronger titles. There is still hope that Deathloop will make a comeback in the form of a sequel someday, but if Bethesda has forgotten about it, too, then the franchise may have ended with its first installment.

Bethesda Date Founded June 28, 1986 CEO Todd Howard Parent Company Microsoft Consoles Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC

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