18 People's Most 'Overrated' Video Game of All Time
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Nobody criticizes video games more harshly than the people who love them the most. A recent AskReddit thread proved exactly that, as gamers were asked to name the most overrated video games of all time. The responses weren’t coming from outsiders or casual players, but from deeply invested fans who’ve spent hundreds, sometimes thousands, of hours inside these worlds. What emerged was a mix of frustration, affection, and brutal honesty. From massive franchises to cultural touchstones, these games aren’t necessarily bad, but many players feel the hype surrounding them far outweighs the experience.

A game players complain about relentlessly while continuing to sink thousands of hours into it.

Destiny 2

A great concept weighed down by balance issues that longtime fans love to hate—and keep playing anyway.

Dead by Daylight

Massively influential, endlessly competitive, and notorious for exhausting even its most dedicated players.

League of Legends

A simple gameplay loop that relied heavily on atmosphere and mystery rather than mechanical depth.

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Iconic speed and attitude couldn’t always mask gameplay that often felt more stressful than fun.

Sonic the Hedgehog

A global phenomenon that briefly brought people together, even if the gameplay rarely lived up to the hype.

Pokémon GO

A genuinely creative indie game whose overwhelming fandom sometimes overshadowed the experience itself.

Undertale

A polished team shooter that lost goodwill as balance changes and updates struggled to satisfy its community.

Overwatch

Fast, fluid, and stylish—yet increasingly criticized for repetition and live-service fatigue.

Apex Legends

A highly anticipated open-world epic that impressed visually but disappointed many players at launch, leaving hype far ahead of the experience.

Cyberpunk 2077

A social deduction hit that thrived on novelty before repetition quickly set in.

Among Us

A blockbuster series whose consistency has become both its brand and its biggest criticism.

Call of Duty

An ever-changing cultural machine that rewards commitment—but demands constant attention in return.

Fortnite

A chaotic playground that evolved into a monetized grind far removed from its original appeal.

Grand Theft Auto Online

Visually stunning and deeply detailed, but often criticized for gameplay that moves at a glacial pace.

Red Dead Redemption 2

A legendary RPG remembered as much for its mods and re-releases as its core mechanics.

Skyrim

A bold, cinematic sequel that divided fans, praised for ambition but criticized for story choices and polarizing moments.

The Last of Us Part II

A genre-defining MMO whose legacy sometimes feels stronger than its current incarnation.

World of Warcraft

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