From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first.
As the Xbox Game Pass program has grown, so has our list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass. With the launch of the Xbox Series X, Microsoft has doubled down on Game Pass, now offering well over 350 games on console alone. To help you through option paralysis, we rounded up the top games on Microsoft’s subscription platform.
Adventure Call of the Sea Call of the Sea is an unassuming game about exploring an island, and an excellent debut for the aptly named Out of the Blue Games. Set in the 1930s, you play as Norah Everhart as she explores a mysterious island looking for her lost husband. And from the opening moments of the game, that looks like all Call of the Sea has to offer.
No Man’s Sky It’s been four years since No Man’s Sky hit the PlayStation 4 and PC after arriving on Xbox in 2018, but the game continues to feel fresh thanks to continuous updates from developer Hello Games that offer compelling content that keeps players on their toes. At first, Dead Cells feels unwieldy, as your character doesn’t jump very high and is constantly getting snagged on outstretched platforms. Once you learn to control the game, though, it becomes invigorating. You can rip through levels with incredible speed, providing a sense of aggression not found in other Metroidvanias.Slay the Spire Slay the Spire is a deck-building game with roguelike elements. In the beginning, you’ll choose one of four characters, each of which has its own set of cards.
It was developed by a single person, too. Toby Fox is responsible for the game’s writing, art, design, and music . Even if you’re on the fence, it’s worth downloading Undertale. It’s a game that sucks you in and refuses to let go.Deep Rock Galactic Deep Rock Galactic‘s success comes largely from how well-balanced it is for quick team-ups and co-op games with friends.
Platformer Psychonauts 2 Is 15 years too long to wait for a sequel? That depends on how good the game is — and Double Fine’s Psychonauts was certainly one of the best in its genre. Psychonauts 2 is finally here, and the familiar formula is back, sure to please fans of the old game while making an excellent introduction to the zany, heartfelt world of Psychonauts.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps In previous versions of this list, Moonhead Studios’ excellent Ori and the Blind Forest occupied this spot. With the sequel Ori and the Will of the Wisps out, though, it’s hard even looking at the original game. Will of the Wisps is three times the size of Blind Forest, offering more exploration, mechanics, and boss encounters.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition If you’re looking for the complete Mass Effect experience with all DLC, upgraded graphics for the latest consoles, and improved systems, then the Legendary Edition is perfect for you. Create your own Commander Shepard, put together teams to fight the galaxy’s most fearsome threat, and chain your key decisions across three games to affect just how it all goes down.
The version available on Game Pass is the best way to play the game, too. It’s an updated version of Dragon Quest XI with a fully orchestrated soundtrack, a 2D mode that turns that game into a retro JRPG, and a slew of quality of life improvements. The obnoxiously long title aside, this version really is the definitive way to play Dragon Quest XI. Having a fully orchestrated soundtrack — as opposed to the MIDI the original game shipped with — is enough, even.
It’s still a great shooter, though, developed by a studio that’s proved itself a master of the genre. Even if you aren’t interested in Titanfall 2‘s movement mechanics, you can still get a lot out of the campaign, especially out of multiplayer.Doom Eternal In 2016, it seemed impossible to top id Software’s Doom reboot. The most series fans could have hoped for from a sequel was more of the same.
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