When Microsoft launched the Xbox One back in 2013, few could have predicted the incredible library of games that would emerge over the console’s lifespan. Whether you’re a longtime Xbox fan, a newcomer to the platform, or someone who’s been eyeing that dusty console in the corner wondering if it’s worth firing up again, I’m here to tell you: the Xbox One has one of the most diverse, exciting, and unforgettable game libraries in console history.
The beauty of the Xbox One isn’t just in its hardware or features—it’s in the experiences it offers. From sprawling open-world adventures that’ll consume hundreds of hours to tight, focused indie gems that pack emotional punches, this console generation has delivered something for absolutely everyone. And here’s the best part: many of these games have been enhanced for Xbox Series X|S, meaning your investment in these titles will carry forward beautifully.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through not just the obvious blockbusters, but also hidden gems, genre-defining experiences, and games that pushed the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Whether you’re into heart-pounding action, cerebral puzzles, emotional narratives, or just want to blow off steam with friends, there’s something here calling your name.
So grab your controller, settle in, and let’s explore the absolute best Xbox One games you need to experience.
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Epic Open-World Adventures That’ll Swallow Your Free Time
Red Dead Redemption 2: The Wild West Like You’ve Never Seen It
If there’s one game that exemplifies what this console generation achieved in terms of world-building and storytelling, it’s Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar Games didn’t just create a game—they built a time machine.
Genre: Action-Adventure, Open World
You step into the worn boots of Arthur Morgan, a loyal member of the Van der Linde gang, trying to survive as the Wild West era breathes its last gasps. The year is 1899, and the world of outlaws and gunslingers is rapidly giving way to civilization, industry, and law enforcement that actually works.
What makes Red Dead Redemption 2 exceptional isn’t just its stunning visuals—though the mountain vistas, sunset-lit plains, and atmospheric swamps are jaw-dropping—it’s how alive everything feels. NPCs remember you. Your horse bonds with you. Your choices ripple through the world in ways both subtle and profound.
The story is a masterclass in character development and emotional storytelling. Arthur Morgan’s journey from loyal enforcer to a man questioning everything he’s stood for is genuinely moving. Supporting characters like Dutch van der Linde, John Marston, and Sadie Adler are complex, flawed, and utterly human.
You can easily spend 60+ hours on the main story alone, but the real magic happens when you just… exist in this world. Hunt legendary animals, play poker in a dusty saloon, help strangers, rob trains, or simply ride through the wilderness watching the dynamic weather systems paint the sky. Red Dead Redemption 2 is more than entertainment—it’s an experience that’ll stay with you long after the credits roll.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – A Fantasy Epic for the Ages
If Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best Western ever made, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stakes its claim as the finest fantasy RPG of this generation. CD Projekt Red crafted something truly special here: a massive open world that never feels empty, populated with stories that matter.
Genre: Action RPG, Open World
You play as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter (Witcher) searching for his adopted daughter Ciri while the world teeters on the brink of war. The Northern Kingdoms are under threat from the Nilfgaardian Empire, and an ancient evil called the Wild Hunt rides across the sky, leaving death in its wake.
What sets The Witcher 3 apart from other open-world games is its commitment to narrative depth. Every single side quest—and there are dozens—feels like a carefully crafted short story. You’re not just fetching items or killing random monsters. You’re solving murders, lifting curses, navigating political intrigue, and making choices that genuinely matter.
The moral complexity is refreshing too. Rarely are choices clearly good or evil. Sometimes helping one group means another suffers. Sometimes the “right” choice leads to unintended consequences. It’s messy, complicated, and wonderfully human.
The world itself is a character. The war-torn countryside of Velen, the cosmopolitan city of Novigrad, the misty isles of Skellige—each region has its own culture, problems, and atmosphere. And with two massive expansions (Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine), you’re looking at easily 150+ hours of content.
Combat is fluid and challenging, requiring preparation, strategy, and quick reflexes. Crafting potions, oils, and bombs becomes essential at higher difficulties. Character progression feels meaningful, with skill trees that let you specialize in combat, magic, or alchemy.
If you’ve never played The Witcher 3, or if you bounced off it initially, give it another shot. It starts a bit slow, but once it hooks you, you’ll understand why it’s considered one of the greatest games ever made.
Adrenaline-Pumping Action and Shooters
Halo: The Master Chief Collection – A Legendary Journey
Few gaming franchises are as iconic as Halo, and The Master Chief Collection is the ultimate love letter to this legendary series.
Genre: First-Person Shooter, Sci-Fi
This isn’t just one game—it’s six remastered campaigns spanning Master Chief’s entire story (plus Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach). We’re talking Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4, all polished to modern standards with improved graphics, framerates, and multiplayer.
For newcomers, this is the perfect entry point into one of gaming’s most celebrated universes. For veterans, it’s a nostalgic trip that reminds you why you fell in love with these games in the first place. The tight gunplay, the satisfying “pop” of Grunt headshots, the thunderous soundtrack, the epic set pieces—it all holds up beautifully.
The campaigns offer incredible variety. Halo: Combat Evolved introduced us to the mysterious ringworld and the terrifying Flood. Halo 2 gave the alien Covenant perspective and featured one of gaming’s best cliffhangers. Halo 3 delivered epic conclusion after epic conclusion. And Halo: Reach broke our hearts with its tale of noble sacrifice.
Multiplayer is where Halo truly shines. Whether you’re playing classic Slayer on Blood Gulch, capturing flags on Valhalla, or experiencing the chaos of Big Team Battle, Halo’s arena shooter gameplay is unmatched. The skill ceiling is high, but the basics are accessible—it’s easy to learn, impossible to master.
With all maps, game modes, and customization options from multiple games under one roof, The Master Chief Collection is an embarrassment of riches for FPS fans.
Gears 5 – Brutal, Beautiful, and Brilliant
The Gears of War franchise has always been about three things: heavy weapons, heavier characters, and the satisfying thunk of chainsawing through enemies. Gears 5 delivers all that while adding surprising emotional depth.
Genre: Third-Person Shooter, Action
This time, you play primarily as Kait Diaz, uncovering dark secrets about her family and the monstrous Locust Horde. The story takes bold swings, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and the cost of war. Characters you’ve known for multiple games face genuine development and change.
The combat remains visceral and satisfying. Taking cover, popping out to blast enemies, executing dramatic active reloads, and using the environment to your advantage creates this beautiful rhythm. New abilities like Jack the robot’s hijack and cloak add tactical depth.
What surprised many players was the introduction of semi-open world areas. Instead of just corridor shooting, you get to explore sections of the frozen wasteland, tackling side objectives and discovering lore at your own pace. It’s a welcome evolution of the formula.
Gears 5 also shines in multiplayer, offering Versus modes for competitive players, Horde mode for cooperative monster-slaying, and Escape—a new mode where you and two friends must plant a bomb and escape before time runs out.
The game looks absolutely stunning too, with incredible lighting, detailed character models, and set pieces that’ll make your jaw drop. Whether you’re a longtime Gears fan or jumping in fresh, this is a must-play.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Punishing Perfection
Let me be upfront: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will test your patience, your reflexes, and possibly your controller’s structural integrity. But for those willing to embrace the challenge, it offers some of the most rewarding combat in any action game.
Genre: Action-Adventure, Soulslike
From FromSoftware, the studio behind Dark Souls and Bloodborne, comes this samurai-themed masterpiece set in a reimagined late 1500s Japan. You play as the “one-armed wolf,” a disgraced shinobi seeking to rescue his young lord and exact revenge on those who wronged him.
Combat in Sekiro is all about precision and rhythm. Forget slow, methodical Souls combat—this is fast, aggressive, and demands perfect timing. You’ll deflect enemy attacks, building up their posture meter until you can deliver a devastating deathblow. Learning enemy patterns, mastering the parry timing, and knowing when to attack versus when to defend becomes a dance of death.
Boss fights are legendary—both in difficulty and design. The Genichiro Ashina fight, the Guardian Ape encounter, the final confrontation with Isshin—these battles will live in gaming folklore. The satisfaction of finally conquering a boss that’s killed you twenty times is indescribable. Pure. Gold.
The world design is typically FromSoftware brilliant. Interconnected areas that loop back on themselves, shortcuts that make you go “oh, THAT’S where this leads!”, and environmental storytelling that rewards exploration. The grappling hook adds a verticality to exploration that feels fresh.
This isn’t a game for everyone. It’s uncompromising in its difficulty and expects you to learn its systems. But if you enjoy games that respect your intelligence and reward skill mastery, Sekiro is an absolute triumph.
Racing Into the Sunset
Forza Horizon 5 – The Best Racing Game, Period
I’m going to make a bold claim: Forza Horizon 5 isn’t just the best racing game on Xbox One—it’s the best racing game of this generation, possibly ever.
Genre: Open-World Racing, Arcade Simulation
Set in a vibrant, fictionalized version of Mexico, Forza Horizon 5 is a celebration of car culture and automotive passion. From the moment you start, you’re treated to a spectacular showcase of different biomes—racing through jungles, deserts, beaches, ancient ruins, and urban areas, all rendered in gorgeous detail.
The car list is staggering. Over 500 vehicles spanning decades and continents, from classic vintage beauties to modern hypercars, from rugged off-roaders to Formula racing machines. Each vehicle is meticulously detailed and sounds incredible thanks to individual recordings of every car.
What makes Forza Horizon special is its accessibility without sacrificing depth. Casual players can enjoy arcade-style racing with tons of assists, gradually challenging themselves. Hardcore sim enthusiasts can turn off all assists, fine-tune their cars with deep customization options, and chase perfect times. Everyone finds their level of fun.
The festival atmosphere is infectious. The game constantly throws new challenges at you: speed traps, drift zones, danger signs (massive jumps), showcase events (racing against planes, trains, hot air balloons), and seasonal changes that alter the entire map. There’s always something new to do.
Online play is seamlessly integrated. You might see other players cruising the world, jump into cooperative challenges, or compete in ranked races. The community aspect enhances rather than dominates the experience.
Even if you’re typically not a racing game person, Forza Horizon 5’s stunning visuals, approachable gameplay, and sheer variety make it worth trying. You might find yourself cruising for hours, not even racing—just enjoying the world.
Horror That’ll Make You Jump
Resident Evil 2 (Remake) – Fear Perfected
The original Resident Evil 2 from 1998 is a beloved classic. The 2019 remake isn’t just a graphical update—it’s a complete reimagining that delivers some of the best survival horror ever created.
Genre: Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter
You play as either Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop on his first day, or Claire Redfield, searching for her missing brother, as they arrive in Raccoon City during the zombie outbreak. What should have been a normal day becomes a nightmare of shambling undead, horrifying mutations, and a relentless pursuer called Mr. X.
The atmosphere is oppressive. The Raccoon City Police Department becomes a character itself—a gothic building full of locked doors, limited resources, and environmental puzzles. Every corridor might hide danger. Every groan could be a zombie waiting around the corner. Resources are scarce, forcing tough decisions: Do you use precious ammo, or try to run past that group of zombies?
The RE Engine brings everything to terrifying life. Zombies aren’t just moving targets—they’re relentless, tough enemies that absorb multiple headshots and can grab you when you least expect it. Sound design is masterful; you’ll hear footsteps echoing in distant hallways and the wet, unsettling sounds of creatures lurking nearby.
Then there’s Mr. X—the Tyrant who stalks you through the police station. Those heavy footsteps, the knowledge that he could burst through a door at any moment, creates constant tension. You’re never truly safe.
With two campaigns (Leon A/Claire B and vice versa), extra modes, and genuine replay value, Resident Evil 2 Remake is essential for horror fans. Even if scary games aren’t your usual preference, the masterful design here deserves experiencing.
Supernatural Thrills and Mind-Bending Stories
Control – Reality Is Not What It Seems
If you’re tired of generic action games and want something genuinely weird, genuinely unique, and genuinely amazing, Control is your answer.
Genre: Action, Supernatural Thriller, Metroidvania
You are Jesse Faden, arriving at the Federal Bureau of Control—a secretive government agency housed in a brutalist skyscraper called the Oldest House. The building itself defies physics, with rooms that shift, doors that lead to impossible places, and a pervasive sense that reality is breaking down.
Jesse is searching for her missing brother, but instead finds herself appointed the new Director and wielding a shape-shifting weapon called the Service Weapon. Oh, and the building is under siege from a hostile force called the Hiss that corrupts everything it touches.
What makes Control special is how confidently weird it is. The game draws inspiration from The X-Files, Twin Peaks, SCP Foundation, and the New Weird literary movement. You’ll find everyday objects that have become “Objects of Power,” altered items with supernatural properties. A fridge that must be monitored constantly. A rubber duck that needs to be kept in light. A jukebox that teleports you to a motel outside reality.
Combat is exhilarating. Jesse gains telekinetic powers, letting you rip chunks from the environment and hurl them at enemies. You’ll launch desks, concrete pillars, forklifts—whatever’s handy. Combined with the Service Weapon’s different forms (pistol, shotgun, rifle, rocket launcher), combat becomes a spectacular ballet of destruction.
The Oldest House is a labyrinth begging to be explored. Metroidvania-style progression means areas open up as you gain new abilities. Documents, audio logs, and video files scattered throughout build this rich, unsettling lore about what the Bureau really does.
Visually, it’s stunning. The brutalist architecture, the shifting impossible geometry, the haunting visual effects—everything combines to create an atmosphere unlike anything else. And with ray tracing on enhanced consoles, it’s even more jaw-dropping.
Control is weird in the best possible way. If you appreciate games that take risks and trust their players to handle complexity and ambiguity, this is essential.
Platforming Perfection and Heartfelt Journeys
Ori and the Will of the Wisps – Beauty That Hurts
Sometimes a game is so beautiful, so emotionally resonant, and so perfectly crafted that it transcends being just entertainment. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of those rare experiences.
Genre: Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure
You play as Ori, a guardian spirit on a journey to fulfill a destiny and help a friend named Ku. Without spoiling anything, this journey will take you through breathtaking environments, pit you against challenging platforming sequences, and deliver emotional gut-punches that’ll leave you teary-eyed.
The art direction is simply sublime. Hand-painted backgrounds, fluid animation, gorgeous lighting effects—every single frame looks like it belongs in an animated film. The environments range from luminous forests to dark caverns, from peaceful meadows to dangerous ruins, each with its own distinct atmosphere.
Gameplay builds on the Metroidvania formula beautifully. As you explore, you’ll gain new abilities—double jumps, dashes, grappling hooks, gliding—that open up previously inaccessible areas. Movement becomes increasingly fluid until you’re chaining abilities together, flowing through levels like water.
The challenge is real. Some platforming sequences and boss fights demand precision timing and quick reflexes. You’ll die repeatedly, but checkpoints are generous and the satisfaction of finally nailing that difficult section is immense.
Gareth Coker’s soundtrack deserves special mention. The orchestral score swells and falls perfectly with the action, enhancing every emotional moment. Combined with the visual artistry, Ori becomes a feast for the senses.
If you want a game that proves the medium can be art—that it can move you emotionally while challenging you mechanically—play Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Bring tissues.
Multiplayer Mayhem and Battle Royale Brilliance
Apex Legends – The Battle Royale Done Right
When Apex Legends launched as a surprise free-to-play title in 2019, it immediately shook up the battle royale genre. Years later, it remains one of the best multiplayer shooters you can play.
Genre: Battle Royale, Hero Shooter
Set in the Titanfall universe, Apex Legends drops 60 players (in squads of three) onto an ever-shrinking map where only one team survives. But what makes Apex different from competitors like Fortnite and PUBG is its hero-based gameplay.
You choose from a roster of “Legends,” each with unique abilities. Lifeline can heal teammates and call in supply drops. Bloodhound tracks enemies and reveals their positions. Wraith creates portals for repositioning. Gibraltar deploys protective shields. This character variety creates tactical depth—team composition matters, and coordinating abilities leads to exciting plays.
The movement is buttery smooth. Sliding down hills, wall-running in certain areas, ziplines, jump towers—traversal feels incredible. The gunplay is equally polished, with weapons that feel distinct and satisfying to use. Whether you prefer assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, or energy weapons, there’s something for every playstyle.
The ping system revolutionized team communication. You can mark enemies, suggest locations, call out loot, and coordinate strategies without ever using voice chat. It’s brilliant design that makes playing with randoms actually viable.
Regular updates keep things fresh. New legends, weapons, map changes, limited-time modes, and seasonal events ensure there’s always something new. The evolving lore and character interactions add personality rarely seen in battle royale games.
Best of all? It’s completely free to play. Cosmetics are optional, and you can enjoy the full experience without spending a dime. For anyone looking for competitive multiplayer action that respects your time and wallet, Apex Legends delivers.
More Must-Play Experiences
Games That Almost Made the Top Tier
The Xbox One library is so rich that even games that didn’t get full write-ups are absolute bangers:
Doom Eternal – If you want pure, adrenaline-fueled demon-slaying action, this is it. Fast, brutal, and gloriously violent, Doom Eternal perfects the “push-forward combat” loop where aggression is rewarded and hiding gets you killed. The soundtrack alone is worth experiencing.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – A deeply personal journey through psychosis, Hellblade combines Norse mythology with mental health themes in ways that are both respectful and impactful. The binaural audio design creates an unsettling experience best played with headphones. It’s short but unforgettable.
Titanfall 2 – Criminally underrated, Titanfall 2 features one of the best FPS campaigns ever made, with incredible level design (the time-travel level is legendary) and the joy of controlling massive mechs. The multiplayer remains chaotic fun.
Forza Motorsport 7 – For sim racing purists who want Forza’s track-based racing rather than Horizon’s open-world shenanigans, Motorsport 7 delivers with hundreds of cars, real-world tracks, and deep customization.
Cuphead – A gorgeous, brutally difficult run-and-gun game styled after 1930s cartoons. Every frame is hand-drawn, and the boss fights are memorably tough. The satisfaction of victory is immense.
Dead Cells – This roguelike metroidvania hybrid is endlessly replayable, with tight combat, procedurally generated levels, and that “one more run” addictiveness that’ll consume your evenings.
A Plague Tale: Innocence – Set during the Black Plague, this narrative adventure combines stealth, puzzle-solving, and a touching story about two siblings trying to survive in a world gone mad. The rat swarm mechanics are both horrifying and mesmerizing.
Monster Hunter: World – Track, hunt, and carve up massive monsters in this addictive gameplay loop. The learning curve is steep, but once it clicks, you’ll sink hundreds of hours into crafting better gear from the monsters you’ve conquered.
Sunset Overdrive – From the creators of Spider-Man, this colorful, chaotic open-world shooter embraces absurdity. Grinding rails, bouncing off cars, and using ridiculous weapons to fight mutants never gets old.
Sea of Thieves – A pirate adventure best enjoyed with friends. Sail the seas, hunt treasure, battle other crews, and create your own stories in this beautifully stylized shared world. The content has grown substantially since launch.
Hidden Gems and Indie Darlings
Games You Might Have Missed
Outer Wilds (not to be confused with Outer Worlds) – An exploration game about a solar system trapped in a time loop. Piecing together the mystery of an ancient alien civilization is genuinely brilliant, but go in as blind as possible. It’s a game about discovery, and spoilers ruin the magic.
What Remains of Edith Finch – A narrative walking simulator that tells the story of a cursed family through a series of vignettes. Each family member’s tale is mechanically unique and emotionally affecting. It’s short but powerful.
The Outer Worlds – From Obsidian Entertainment (makers of Fallout: New Vegas), this is a darkly humorous RPG set in a corporate-controlled space colony. The writing is sharp, the choices matter, and it scratches that Fallout itch beautifully.
Hollow Knight – A metroidvania masterpiece with gorgeous hand-drawn art, tight combat, and a haunting atmosphere. Exploring the underground kingdom of Hallownest, piecing together its tragic history, is mesmerizing. The difficulty spikes can be punishing, but perseverance pays off.
Hades – A roguelike where you play as Zagreus, son of Hades, trying to escape the underworld. The combat is fast and satisfying, but the real star is the writing. Every character is brilliantly voiced, and the story unfolds naturally across many runs. It’s impossible to put down.
Psychonauts 2 – A long-awaited sequel that delivers imaginative level design, heartfelt writing about mental health, and platforming that feels great. Each mental world is wildly creative and visually distinct.
Spiritfarer – A cozy management game about ferrying spirits to the afterlife. It’s touching, beautiful, and deals with themes of death and letting go with grace and warmth. Perfect for relaxing evenings.
Genre-Spanning Excellence
Role-Playing Games That Consume Your Life
Dragon Age: Inquisition – BioWare’s epic fantasy RPG puts you in charge of an organization trying to save the world from a demon invasion. Complex characters, meaningful choices, and tactical combat make this essential for RPG fans.
Final Fantasy XV – A road trip with your bros that somehow involves summoning gods and saving kingdoms. The real-time combat is flashy, the world is gorgeous, and the bromance between the main cast is genuinely endearing.
Yakuza 0 – Set in 1980s Japan, this crime drama is equal parts serious yakuza story and absurd comedy. One minute you’re dealing with violent turf wars, the next you’re managing a cabaret club or singing karaoke. The Yakuza series is wonderfully weird.
Strategy and Tactical Thinking
XCOM 2 – Commanding a squad of soldiers against alien occupiers provides tense, tactical gameplay where every decision matters. Permanent death for soldiers makes every mission nerve-wracking. Just remember: 95% hit chance doesn’t mean 100%.
Civilization VI – The classic “one more turn” strategy game. Build an empire from the stone age to the space age, managing resources, diplomacy, warfare, and culture. Time will disappear.
Desperados III – A real-time tactics game set in the Wild West. Plan elaborate ambushes, coordinate your team’s abilities, and feel like a tactical genius when your plans come together perfectly.
Games for Specific Moods
Choosing what to play often depends on how you’re feeling. Here’s a mood-based guide:
When You Want to Relax:
- Forza Horizon 5 (cruise the beautiful world)
- Stardew Valley (farm life simulator, incredibly cozy)
- Spiritfarer (peaceful and touching)
- Abzu (underwater exploration, meditative)
When You Want a Challenge:
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Cuphead
- Dead Cells
- Dark Souls III
When You Want an Epic Story:
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- The Witcher 3
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
When You Want Mindless Fun:
- Doom Eternal (rip and tear!)
- Sunset Overdrive
- Just Cause 4 (explosive chaos)
- Saints Row IV (superhero insanity)
When You Want to Play with Friends:
- Apex Legends
- Sea of Thieves
- Gears 5 (co-op campaign or Horde mode)
- Overcooked 2 (cooperative cooking chaos)
Making the Most of Your Xbox One
Backward Compatibility Magic
One of Xbox One’s best features is backward compatibility. Hundreds of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games run on Xbox One, often with improved performance. Classics like Red Dead Redemption, the Mass Effect trilogy, the BioShock series, and Fallout 3 are all playable.
Xbox Game Pass: The Netflix of Gaming
If you haven’t tried Game Pass, you’re missing out on incredible value. For a monthly subscription, you get access to hundreds of games, including day-one releases of Microsoft exclusives. Many of the games mentioned in this article are available through Game Pass, making it an easy way to try new experiences without dropping $60 per game.
Embracing Enhancement
If you have an Xbox One X, or if you upgrade to Xbox Series X|S, many of these games receive enhancements—better framerates, higher resolutions, improved loading times, and sometimes additional graphical features. Your game library grows with you.
Final Thoughts: Your Gaming Journey Awaits
The Xbox One generation has been remarkable. From technical achievements like Red Dead Redemption 2’s living world to innovative gameplay in Control, from emotional storytelling in Ori to competitive excellence in Apex Legends—this console generation has delivered experiences we’ll remember for years.
What makes the Xbox One library special isn’t just the big-budget blockbusters, though those are certainly impressive. It’s the sheer variety. You can play a brutal action game like Doom Eternal, then unwind with the peaceful farming of Stardew Valley. You can test your skills against Sekiro’s punishing bosses, then cruise through Mexico’s countryside in Forza Horizon 5. You can piece together cosmic mysteries in Outer Wilds, then battle pirates with friends in Sea of Thieves.
Whether you prefer solo experiences or multiplayer mayhem, linear stories or open-world freedom, photorealistic graphics or stylized art, the Xbox One has you covered. And with backward compatibility, Game Pass, and forward compatibility with Series X|S, your investment in these games extends far beyond the console itself.
So what are you waiting for? That controller isn’t going to pick itself up.
Need a good cry? Try Ori and the Will of the Wisps or What Remains of Edith Finch.
Feeling fearless? Sekiro, Resident Evil 2, or Doom Eternal will get your heart pounding.
Want to explore? You can’t go wrong with Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3, or Control.
Craving competition? Apex Legends, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, or XCOM 2 await.
Just want to have fun? Forza Horizon 5, Sunset Overdrive, or Sea of Thieves deliver pure joy.
There are worlds upon worlds waiting for you—fantastical kingdoms, post-apocalyptic wastelands, star-spanning sci-fi epics, and everything in between. Stories that will move you, challenges that will test you, and experiences that will stay with you.
All you have to do is press start.
Your adventure begins now. Happy gaming, and may your backlog grow ever larger (in the best possible way).