Best Single-Player Games On Xbox Game Pass (December 2024) (2024)

Xbox Game Pass is the gift that keeps on giving. Microsoft continues to outdo itself with its vast medley of AAA titles, indie classics, party games, and other exciting content. Everyone who thinks of themselves as a gamer, die-hard or casual, should consider looking into Game Pass, as there's something for everyone on the platform.

While gaming is often best experienced with others, there's always a time and place for solo, immersive gaming sessions. Playing a game alone lets players take things at their own pace and form a deep connection with the art, unrestricted by the fear of letting a teammate down. The best single-player games on Xbox Game Pass stand out for their authenticity, replayability, and creativity.

Updated on November 28, 2024, by Robbie Robinson: The Xbox Game Pass is an incredible subscription that gives PC and console owners access to hundreds and hundreds of some of the best video games out there. With multiple tiers, the Game Pass is constantly adding and removing games from its library. As such, this list has been updated to include more of the greatest single-player games that have been added to the Xbox Game Pass.

30 Donut County Lets Players Control a Sinkhole Consuming Every Piece of a Town

Donut County Encourages Players to Give In to Their Destructive Urges

At first glance, a physics-based game like Donut County might not sound like it can offer much. That said, there's nothing more mindlessly entertaining than controlling a hole and gobbling up everything in sight — be it people or ice cream cones. In a quaint town, an odd sinkhole has appeared, taking the citizens along with it. Players control that hole, while also flashing to scenes of the townspeople discussing the events.

The mechanics of Donut County are simple but still require enough thoughtful gameplay to keep it interesting. The hole grows each time players eat something, and players must clear each item at every level. So, if there are big items, players have to first eat the smaller things to grow big enough to swallow the larger things. Donut County is a relaxing single-player game that is expanding Xbox Game Pass' growing library.

Donut County

Puzzle

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:76/100 Critics Recommend:63%

Platform(s)

PS4 , Xbox One , Switch , PC , Android , iOS

Released

August 28, 2018

Developer(s)

Ben Esposito

Publisher(s)

Annapurna Interactive

Engine

Unity

ESRB

E For Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, Comic Mischief

Steam User Rating

91%

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

29 A Plague Tale: Requiem Is an Engaging Story That Feels Like a Classic Linear Game

This Indie Game is Sure to Leave an Emotional Mark on Players

The sequel to the underrated A Plague Tale: Innocence, A Plague Tale: Requiem continues the story of Amicia and Hugo de Rune. The de Runes were hunted and pushed from their home by the French Inquisition. This is because of Hugo's relationship with the Macula, an entity that takes the shape of the Black Plague. Amicia, Hugo's older sister, still struggles to protect her little brother through a series of stressful stealth areas, rabid rats and bulky guards.

While available on Xbox's PC Game Pass, A Plague Tale: Requiem feels much cleaner to play on a controller than a keyboard and mouse. A great console game, A Plague Tale: Requiem also offers every piece necessary for an awesome single-player video game. The combat is mostly stealth-based, or at least strategic. The story is linear, but in a way that doesn't feel restrictive for the players.

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A Plague Tale: Requiem

Action-Adventure

Stealth

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:83/100 Critics Recommend:88%

Franchise

A Plague Tale

Platform(s)

PC , Switch , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

October 18, 2022

Developer(s)

Asobo Studio

Publisher(s)

Focus Entertainment

Engine

Proprietary Engine

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

17 Hours

X|S Optimized

Yes

File Size Xbox Series

53 GB (November 2023)

Metascore

85

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

28 Another Crab's Treasure Puts a Twist on the FromSoft Formula

Sick Beats and a Stylish World Make This Difficult Game All Too Enjoyable

While not created by FromSoftware, Another Crab's Treasure is an incredible Soulslike game with enough whimsy and silliness to keep it refreshing. For once, players aren't dreary, half-dead knights of some fantasy world fighting. They are, instead, a little crab trying to get a shell. At its core, Another Crab's Treasure plays almost exactly like a Soulsgame should. But, the game does away with swords and shields. Instead, it's forks and shells.

Another Crab's Treasure's under-the-sea vibe is delightful and vibrant, offering a more exciting atmosphere than a fearful one as seen in typical Souls games. The different kinds of shells are creative, ranging from bottle caps to shotgun shells. The boss fights are exciting, but this game's strongest feature is its music. The hip-hop beats are ridiculously catchy, making the fights all the more entertaining. Souls-style games aren't for everyone, but for anyone who subscribes to the Xbox Game Pass, there's no reason to miss out on this game.

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Another Crab's Treasure

Adventure

Soulslike

RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:78/100 Critics Recommend:81%

Platform(s)

PC , PS5 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

April 25, 2024

Developer(s)

Aggro Crab

Publisher(s)

Aggro Crab

Engine

Unity

ESRB

T For Teen Due To Blood, Crude Humor, Language, Use of Tobacco, Violence

How Long To Beat

14 Hours

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

27 Inscryption Is So Much More Than Just a Deckbuilder Game

This Game Is Best Experienced Without Too Many Spoilers

Deckbuilders are fun enough for those who enjoy them. All goals point to players collecting the right type of cards to fit into their decks. Inscryption merges the deckbuilding genre with retro RPGs, horror games, and 4th wall-breaking moments. Inscryption is essentially broken down into different acts. The player awakens to find themselves seated across from a spooky fellow in a spooky cabin. The player need only beat the man at his own game.

While there is a free-roam exploration loop that allows the player to interact with the surrounding cabin, the basis of Inscryption revolves around the player having card battles with the antagonist. It's hard enough to beat the first part of the game, but after that, the game only explodes into a completely different style. Inscryption is a one-of-a-kind game, truly—the story is compelling, and the world encourages finding secrets and playing smarter. Those with access to the Game Pass Ultimate should make sure to pick up this newly added title.

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Inscryption

Roguelike

Deckbuilding

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:86/100 Critics Recommend:97%

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , PS5

Released

October 19, 2021

Developer(s)

Daniel Mullins Games

Publisher(s)

Devolver Digital

Engine

Unity

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

13 Hours

PS Plus Availability

Extra & Premium

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

26 Sifu Mixes the Art of Kung Fu With a Soulslike Combat System

Sifu Is a Very Satisfying Beat-Em'-Up Game

Sifu is an inventive take on the Souls genre, as a central game mechanic is exactly what the entire plot revolves around. In Sifu, players get to choose between a boy or a girl — the game kicks off with the young kung fu pupil watching their father and Sifu get killed. Thus, the character goes on a journey to get revenge on all those who were present. However, the character is essentially immortal.

Like all Soulslike games, death is inevitable. In Sifu, though, every death makes the character older, yet stronger. The character begins at the age of 20. Upon the first death, the character will age up to 21. That's because the character will age equal to the number of deaths per run. After each death, the player gets older but can unlock new abilities and combos. Aside from that, Sifu's combat is difficult, yet fun and cathartic to learn. There's virtually no input delay, making it an extremely precise game with perfectly timed parries and dodges.

Sifu

Roguelike

Beat 'Em Up

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:81/100 Critics Recommend:85%

Franchise

Sifu

Platform(s)

Nintendo Switch , PC , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

February 8, 2022

Developer(s)

Sloclap

Publisher(s)

Sloclap

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

9 Hours

Metascore

81

PS Plus Availability

N/A

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

See at Playstation Store

25 Mafia Remakes a Classic PlayStation 2 Title

Mafia: Definitive Edition Lets Players Carry Out a Mafia Experience In the Prohibition Era

Following Mafia 3, the Mafia franchise needed a refocus. Enter Mafia: Definitive Edition, which remade the original PS2 game from the ground up. Developer Hangar 13 had more to offer than just better graphics. Mafia: Definitive Edition expands the story, adding to the experience of the original even for those who played it.

For those who haven’t played it, Mafia: Definitive Edition invites players to take on the role of Tommy Angelo, a newcomer to the Salieri family. Set at the height of Prohibition, fans follow Tommy’s journey from a nobody to a made man. As if getting to play through a mafia movie isn’t cool enough, just getting lost in a 1930s-era town like Lost Heaven will make any history-lover swoon.

Mafia: Definitive Edition

The game follows Thomas Angelo where his life as a hard-working taxi driver is forever changed after a fateful run-in with the Italian Mafia.

Action

RPG

Adventure

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:78/100 Critics Recommend:81%

Platform(s)

PC , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One

Released

September 25, 2020

Developer(s)

Hangar 13

Publisher(s)

2K

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Sexual Themes, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Intense Violence

Franchise

Mafia

Engine

illusion engine, unreal engine 4

How Long To Beat

11 Hours

Steam Deck Compatibility

Playable

How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)

25 Hours

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

24 Titanfall 2 Has a Great Single-Player Campaign

Enjoy a Slick Futuristic Buddy Cop Storyline in Titanfall 2

As a franchise, Titanfall is one of the most underrated series ever. Respawn Entertainment knocked it out of the park with both games, but the second game is even better thanks to the addition of one of the best single-player campaigns an FPS has ever had. It isn’t long, but it’s a highlight of the game and something every fan of the series talks about after finishing.

In Titanfall 2, players take on the roles of the giant robot BT-7274 and its pilot, Jack Cooper. Across a 6-8 hour campaign, players will grow attached to both characters, as this is easily one of the best buddy cop stories of the 2010s. At the same time, Respawn wasn’t afraid to put Titanfall’s incredible movement options to good use, as the game is full of opportunities for stylish parkour and platforming.

Titanfall 2

FPS

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:87/100 Critics Recommend:94%

Platform(s)

PS4 , Xbox One , PC

Released

October 28, 2016

Developer(s)

Respawn Entertainment

Publisher(s)

Electronic Arts

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Violence

Franchise

titanfall

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer

Engine

Source

How Long To Beat

6 Hours

X|S Optimized

No

File Size Xbox Series

68 GB (December 2023)

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

See at Xbox Games StoreSee at Amazon

23 The Quarry Provides a Spooky Narrative Adventure

Fans of 80s Horror Should Check Out The Quarry

Most gamers want to play spooky games during October. When it comes to narrative-focused scary games, few developers do it better than Supermassive Games. Supermassive managed to make each of their games feel like playing a horror film, including The Quarry, so even new gamers can have a terrifying yet fun experience.

With The Quarry, fans of 80s horror in particular will find plenty to love. There are references to several classic slasher movies, as they go for a setup that never gets old: a bunch of teenagers at a summer camp up against some supernatural monsters with a grudge. Fans who love jump scares and replaying to see just how many characters they can save—or not—should make a point to check this title out.

The Quarry

Survival Horror

Drama

Thriller

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:79/100 Critics Recommend:78%

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

June 10, 2022

Developer(s)

Supermassive Games

Publisher(s)

2K

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mild Sexual Themes, Strong Language

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer , Local Co-Op

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

How Long To Beat

9 Hours

X|S Optimized

Yes

File Size Xbox Series

44 GB (May 2024)

Metascore

74

Split Screen Orientation

N/A (Shared Screen)

Number of Players

1-8

PS Plus Availability

Extra & Premium

Local Co-Op Support

1-8 Players

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

22 Wargroove 2 Provides an Awesome Tactical RPG Experience

Wargroove 2 Features Beautiful Pixel Art and Provides a Deep Fantasy Adventure

Chucklefish's Wargroove is designed for people who want to experience Advance Wars off Nintendo consoles. Players will quickly find themselves pulled into this glorious fantasy world thanks to its lush environments and glorious pixel art characters. It's not all cuteness though, as the world of Aurania is full of dangerous conflicts. Set not long after the last game, Wargroove 2 reminds players how tenuous peace can be.

Of course, most tactics games place a focus on the story, and Wargroove 2 is no exception. On top of the tutorial campaign, three different campaigns tell the story from three perspectives, before tying it all together for the end. Even when players are tired of playing the main storyline, they can look forward to Conquest, a rogue-like version of the game. Thanks to procedural generation, Conquest can provide a new experience each time players check out the campaign.

21 Trials of Mana Offers a Classic JRPG Experience

Trials of Mana Remakes a Great SNES Game While Still Feeling Modern

Square-Enix waited so long to bring the third Mana game over, they just decided to remake it. To their credit, Trials of Mana feels worth the wait though. It still retains the pure feeling of an SNES RPG despite looking like a modern game and having modern quality-of-life features.

Like other classic JRPGs, Trials of Mana has a straightforward story. The Mana Tree that keeps the world going is dying, and the only chance to protect it is drawing the Sword of Mana and battling against an ancient evil known as the Benevodons. While the opening might feel basic though, there are enough twists in the story to keep players interested. At the same time, since it's impossible to have all the characters at once, players are encouraged to come back to Trials of Mana for more playthroughs.

Trials of Mana (2024)

Action RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:75/100 Critics Recommend:66%

Platform(s)

Nintendo Switch , PC , PlayStation 4

Released

April 24, 2020

Developer(s)

Square Enix , Xeen

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

ESRB

T For Teen due to Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes

Engine

Trials of Mana

How Long To Beat

21 Hours

PS Plus Availability

N/A

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

20 Starfield Lives Up to Its Lofty Ambitions

Starfield Offers an Entire Galaxy For Players to Make Their Home

Much to the relief of many Bethesda faithful, Starfield became a massive success. Bethesda's first new RPG franchise in decades, Starfield allowed the developer to take a prolonged break from The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Fortunately, Bethesda's bet paid off as Starfield is Bethesda's most expansive and most ambitious RPG to date.

Starfield is more than just "Fallout in Space" as it puts an even greater emphasis on exploring, giving players over a thousand planets to visit. The game is nearly limitless, which extends to its innovative New Game Plus mode, which will blow players away once they start it. Even setting aside that mystery though, players who check out Starfield can look forward to years of official updates, and some of the coolest sci-fi mods ever.

Starfield

Set 300 years in the future, the player will assume the role of a customisable character who is a member of Constellation, an organization of space explorers.

Action

RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:85/100 Critics Recommend:83%

Platform(s)

PC , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

September 6, 2023

Developer(s)

Bethesda

Publisher(s)

Bethesda

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Violence

Engine

proprietary engine

How Long To Beat

20 Hours

X|S Optimized

Yes

File Size Xbox Series

101 GB (September 2023)

Metascore

86

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Cross Save

no

Cross-Platform Play

no multiplayer

19 Sea Of Stars Is One of 2023's Most Overlooked Gems

Sea of Stars Is a SNES-Era JRPG For a Modern Audience

Amid the hype surrounding Starfield, Sea of Stars has been overlooked. The game is a traditional turn-based RPG developed by Sabotage Studio. Sea of Stars is set in the same universe as Sabotage's 2018 award-winning action platformer The Messenger and stars heroes Valerie and Zale. This game is an easy 10/10, as it delivers a gaming experience that is nearly perfect in every way possible.

Valerie and Zale can combine their sun and moon powers to perform Eclipse Magic, which is necessary to triumph over the evil alchemist The Fleshmancer. Sea of Stars' gameplay draws heavily from classics such as Breath of Fire and Chrono Trigger while having fun minigames in Sea of Stars like fishing. Sea of Stars is one of the highest-reviewed games from 2023.

Sea of Stars

Sea of Stars tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:89/100 Critics Recommend:97%

Platform(s)

Nintendo Switch , PC , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One

Released

August 29, 2023

Developer

Engine

Unity

Mode

Developer(s)

Sabotage

Publisher(s)

Sabotage

Multiplayer

Local Co-Op

ESRB

E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language

How Long To Beat

28 Hours

Metascore

87

Number of Players

1-3

PS Plus Availability

N/A

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

PC Release Date

August 29, 2023

PS5 Release Date

August 29, 2023

Xbox Series X|S Release Date

August 29, 2023

Nintendo Switch Release Date

August 29, 2023

18 Like a Dragon Series Is Full of Over-the-Top Fun

The Like a Dragon Franchise Offers Unforgettable Stories Mixed With Countless Minigames

The Like a Dragon series, better known by its former name Yakuza, had been a PlayStation mainstay for years. That's changed in recent years as the Like a Dragon games all made their way to Xbox and PC, including most recently Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Players looking for over-the-top and comedic action, and (in later entries) turn-based RPG combat, and games that aren't afraid to get serious when they need to should give the Like a Dragon series a try.

With Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth now out to rave reviews, it's worthwhile to begin catching up in this fantastic franchise. They're a massive time sink, but they also have among the most fleshed-out worlds and best-written characters in video games. Who's going to complain about long games when they're actually great games?

Yakuza: Like A Dragon

JRPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:86/100 Critics Recommend:91%

Franchise

Yakuza

Platform(s)

PC , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

November 10, 2020

Developer(s)

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Publisher(s)

Sega

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol

How Long To Beat

45 Hours

File Size Xbox Series

39 GB (November 2023)

Metascore

86

PS Plus Availability

N/A

Engine

Dragon Engine

X|S Optimized

Yes

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

17 Octopath Traveler 2 Improves on the Original In Every Way

The JRPG Sequel Shows the Best Way to Create Love Letters to Classic Eras

The first Octopath Traveler was a brilliant idea—eight different protagonists traveling together but completing eight completely separate stories. However, some fans believed it didn’t deliver on its impressive concept. That changed with Octopath Traveler 2, which is considered a fundamental improvement.

Octopath Traveler 2 follows a whole new cast in a different world, allowing for the exploration of unique locales. While all eight characters still have their own story, Octopath Traveler 2's cast can also interact in certain shared stories, solving one of the key problems of the last game. The individual stories are stronger too—from one man's quest to save a dying town through commerce, to one girl's desire to become a world-renowned dancer, players will find themselves invested in each story. The scale of the adventures has grown too, detailing just how epic HD-2D adventures can be.

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Octopath Traveler 2

RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:85/100 Critics Recommend:95%

Franchise

Octopath Traveler

Platform(s)

Switch , PS4 , PS5 , PC

Released

February 24, 2023

Developer(s)

Square Enix , Acquire

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

ESRB

Rated T for Teen for Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, and Use of Alcohol and Tobacco.

How Long To Beat

60 Hours

Metascore

84

PS Plus Availability

N/A

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

16 Wartales Is a New Twist on a Classic Genre

Classic Tactical RPG Combat Meets Survival In This New Franchise

In 2023, developer Shiro Games released Wartales, which joined the new tactical RPG renaissance alongside many other amazing titles. What was once a rare genre is so crowded these days that if there isn’t something to help a game stand out it’ll get lost in the shuffle. For War Tales, something special is adding a strong survival element.

In Wartales, players lead a collection of mercenaries across the land. To survive, it’s not enough to win every battle. Players also have to gather materials for clothing and hunt for food to keep their camp of mercenaries satisfied. What helps the game stand out is that there’s effectively no real main quest. The developers specifically wanted to create a game where every quest was optional, so the players only had to tackle exactly what they wanted and nothing else. Wartales’ main story is proving everyone here can survive.

Wartales

RPG

Turn-Based Strategy

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:77/100 Critics Recommend:79%

Platform(s)

PC , Switch , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

April 12, 2023

Developer(s)

Shiro Games

Publisher(s)

Shiro Unlimited

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Violence

How Long To Beat

40 Hours

File Size Xbox Series

23 GB (February 2024)

Engine

unity

X|S Optimized

Yes

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

15 Doom (2016) Is Old School Arcade Shooting Fun

Doom Provides a Massive, Yet Necessary Shift From Modern FPS Gaming

Doom (2016) feels like a rite of passage for fans of FPS shooters. What began as the original and revolutionary Doom on PC in 1993 has since expanded into a fully fleshed-out action adventure with multiple iterations. The 2016 game saw immediate success, being nominated for "Game of the Year" at The Game Awards and winning several awards at the NAVGTR Awards show.

In Doom, players should expect fast-paced gunplay, tons of exploration options, and more over-the-top blood and guts than they'll know what to do with. All this action is backed by some impressively designed levels. If for no other reason, Doom should be played to enjoy its masterpiece of a soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon, which still holds up today.

DOOM (2016)

FPS

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:86/100 Critics Recommend:92%

Franchise

DOOM

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , Switch , Xbox One

Released

May 13, 2016

Developer(s)

id Software

Publisher(s)

Bethesda Softworks

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

How Long To Beat

12 Hours

File Size Xbox Series

60 GB (November 2023)

PS Plus Availability

Extra & Premium

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

id tech 6, id tech 5

X|S Optimized

No

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

14 The Lamplighters League Offers Strategic Combat In a Pulp World

The Lamplighters League Lets Players Collect Their Own Group of Heroes To Save the World

Ever wanted to save the world from an evil cult with a group of pulp-inspired adventurers? Xbox Game Pass owners who do are in luck, as The Lamplighters League will allow them to do just that. Players get to enjoy an alt-history 1930s where they travel across the globe fighting an enemy with plans of world domination.

The Lamplighters League employs various exciting, classic pulp ideas for its heroes and villains, a surprisingly rare setting for video games. There are also some great strategic elements, as each character in the player’s group has their own special ability to turn the tide of battle. Sadly, this game didn’t see the attention it deserved when it first launched, but Xbox Game Pass will hopefully give it a second chance to be discovered.

The Lamplighters League

Strategy

RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:71/100 Critics Recommend:45%

Platform(s)

PC , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

August 8, 2023

Developer(s)

Harebrained Schemes

Publisher(s)

Paradox Interactive

Engine

Unity

ESRB

e

OpenCritic Rating

Fair

13 Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand Features Excellent Open-World Traversal

Atlas Fallen shows what AA Gaming Is Capable of

In 2023, Deck 13 released Atlas Fallen, a gorgeous action RPG set in a brand-new world. With unique weapons and some of the coolest traversal in open-world games, Atlas Fallen had tons of potential. However, it was released less than a week after Baldur’s Gate 3 and was subsequently overshadowed. However, Deck 13 didn’t give up on this gorgeous-looking title.

Atlas Fallen was added to Xbox Game Pass, and it's just in time. Deck 13 recently finished a free update to the game, entitled Reign of Sand. Reign of Sand massively expands the worlds, adding new enemies, new quests, and even altering the campaign. It feels like the version of the game that was meant to be released the first time, and with no other massive RPGs in its way, curious gamers should spend a few hours checking this title out.

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Atlas Fallen

Action RPG

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:68/100 Critics Recommend:36%

Platform(s)

PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

August 10, 2023

Developer(s)

Deck13 Interactive

Publisher(s)

Focus Entertainment

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

unreal engine 5

ESRB

T For Teen due to Blood, Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

11 Hours

How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)

25 Hours

OpenCritic Rating

Fair

12 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Is a Remarkable Sequel Exclusive To Xbox

Senua's Saga Is a Graphical Achievement and a Technical Marvel

In 2017, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice surprised many with its originality, stunning visuals, dark Norse-like world, and engaging gameplay. The original Hellblade has become a great argument in favor of video games being art. Its sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, tops it in many ways.

In Hellblade II, Senua sets off to Iceland to free her people from the tyranny of Viking marauders. Hellblade II includes a brand-new fighting system, a dynamic weather system, and a greater emphasis on exploration while still maintaining the psychological horror fans have come to love in the growing franchise. Senua still struggles with her psychosis, and it's fascinating how Hellblade II continues to build upon this narratively and in gameplay.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

"Senua's Saga: Hellblade II" continues the harrowing journey of Senua, a Celtic warrior plagued by mental illness, as she delves deeper into the mythic and brutal world that intertwines with her psyche. Set in the dark, foreboding landscapes of Viking-age Scandinavia, Senua battles both physical and psychological demons in her quest to confront the Norse gods and seek redemption. The game builds on the intense narrative and psychological depth of its predecessor, featuring stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and visceral combat.

Action-Adventure

Systems

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:81/100 Critics Recommend:79%

Platform(s)

PC , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

May 21, 2024

Developer(s)

Ninja Theory

Publisher(s)

Xbox Game Studios

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

ESRB

m

How Long To Beat

7 Hours

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

See at Xbox Games Store

11 The Walking Dead: Season One Kicks Off an Unforgettable Saga

The Walking Dead Is Telltale's Narrative Storytelling At Its Peak

The Walking Dead took the world by storm when it was released in 2010, and it didn't take long for game developers to see the opportunity to cash in. Telltale Games became well known for its reimagining of numerous media franchises. However, it wasn't until the company released The Walking Dead: Season One in 2012 that it put itself on the map.

In The Walking Dead: Season One, players make decisions as Lee Everett while he tries to survive the zombie outbreak in rural Georgia. These decisions affect the game's heart-wrenching narrative, eventually crafting a beautiful story that revolves around the protagonist's fleeting connections in a dying world. Once players finish the first season, three other The Walking Dead seasons follow, and players' choices carry over from one game to the next. This makes The Walking Dead a unique, emotional gaming experience.

The Walking Dead The Game

Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. With corpses returning to life and survivors stopping at nothing to maintain their own safety, protectingan orphaned girl named Clementine may offer him redemption in a world gone to hell.

Adventure

Horror

Systems

Franchise

The Walking Dead

Platform(s)

Android , iOS , PC , PS3 , PS4 , Vita , Switch , Xbox One , Xbox 360

Released

April 24, 2012

Developer(s)

Telltale Games

Publisher(s)

Telltale Games

Engine

Telltale Tool

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language

How Long To Beat

15 Hours

X|S Optimized

No

File Size Xbox Series

4 GB (December 2023)

Metascore

89