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There’s something great for every kind of the gamer this year
Launched in November 2020, the Xbox series X has since grown its library to include most of this generation’s best games. That means you’ve more choice than ever when deciding what to play next, from the best sports games and fast-paced shooters to relaxing indie titles and games for kids.
Key to the success of the newest Xbox is Game Pass, the Netflix-style games-on-demand service that gives you instant access to a rolling catalogue of new and classic releases for a small monthly subscription fee. Many of the titles featured here are free once you sign up for a Game Pass subscription.
Whether you’ve had your Xbox for years or it’s fresh from the box, we’ve rounded up the best games on Xbox to help you get the most out of your console. From classics like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 to placid plane sim Microsoft Flight Simulator and folksy space puzzler The Outer Wilds, the Xbox is home to a breadth of genres that are sure to appeal to every player.
All of the games featured work on Xbox series X as well as the less powerful Xbox series S, so no matter which console you’ve got under your telly, you’ll be able to enjoy every title featured in our list.
We’ve been playing games on the Xbox series X since the console launched in 2020. Before that, we’ve been testing Xbox games from as far back as the original Xbox in 2001 – yes, we’re decrepit old nerds at IndyBest.
You can read our full Xbox series X review for more information about the device. We’ve tested hundreds of games on Microsoft’s latest and most powerful console, from obscure indie titles to triple-A blockbuster compilations like Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Your personal favourite Xbox game will always depend on your own genre preferences, but our list of the best Xbox games should help you narrow your search. Whether you’re looking for bonafide classics like Grand Theft Auto V or Red Dead Redemption 2 or something a little more relaxing like Microsoft Flight Simulator, Microsoft’s next-generation console will have something to please all tastes.
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