10 Best Hidden Gem Video Games Of 2022

10. Dawn Of The Monsters

Thanks to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge's beautiful gameplay, balanced roster, and slew of nostalgia, there's no question the heroes in a half shell will have the biggest selling beat'em up of the year. This is a pity since other titles in the genre like Dawn of the Monsters have been left on the sidelines.

The story revolves around a horde of colossal beasts called The Nephilim, who invade Earth and reduce human civilisation to rubble. Decades later, humanity has befriended four kaiju, and uses them as guardians to defeat The Nephilim.

The plot may be unimaginative but this 2.D5 side-scroller does a lot to separate itself from other beat'em ups like Final Fight and Streets of Rage. The Viewtiful Joe-like animations make every punch and kick look painful and beautiful. Not only does the game boast a diverse selection of enemies, moves, and Cataclysm Attacks, the story mode is composed of 35 levels, which is guaranteed to keep you entertained for a long, long time.

And in case you are wondering, yes, Dawn of the Monsters supports two-player local co-op, allowing you and a buddy to team up and batter these abominations.

If you've been disappointed by the horde of disappointing Godzilla titles over the years, this game is the closest you're gonna get to feeling like king of the monsters.