The early '90s, when sega genesis was the name on every gamer's lips, going head-to-head with the snes and making sega a household name. Those were the days, right? But as the console wars heated up and the next generation loomed on the horizon, with sony's playstation entering the fray and nintendo's n64 just a stone's throw away, sega aimed to keep the momentum going with their next big thing: the sega saturn. Expectations were sky-high, and sega, eager to make a splash, decided to surprise everyone with a sudden launch at e3. But instead of fireworks, it was more like a sparkler that went out too soon. Despite its really impressive tech and some truly innovative games, the sega saturn ended up being one of the company's less celebrated moments. Between a rocky development, lackluster third-party support, and a series of head-scratching decisions, the saturn didn't just struggle; it became the beginning of the end for sega as a console manufacturer. And while the genesis and dreamcast enjoy their spots in the gaming hall of fame, the saturn lurks in the shadows, its legacy overshadowed by its siblings. But hold on, isn't there more to the sega saturn than meets the eye? Absolutely! And that's why we're here today, to shine a spotlight on the top 40 underrated sega saturn games that showcase just how impressive this console truly was. Ready to be surprised by what you might have missed? Let's get started!