Even though it’s outdated, the Xbox One is still one of the most important and popular consoles today, with a game library full of classics, new releases and options for all tastes.
There are so many possibilities that we end up getting lost, right? But don’t worry, this article will help you. We’ve listed the 100 best Xbox One games available in 2023 below.
We’ve covered a wide range of genres such as action, adventure, shooting, racing, simulation, puzzle, metroidvania, roguelike, sports and much more!
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Best Xbox One games in 2023
- Control
- Doom Eternal
- Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Forza Horizon 5
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- It Takes Two
- Grand Theft Auto V
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Red Dead Redemption 2
10) Control
- Year | 2020
- Genre | Action and Adventure
- Studio | Remedy
We open our list of the best Xbox One games with Control. The game stars Jesse Faden, a woman who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of her brother.
Jesse discovers that the world around her is affected by a supernatural force called Hiss, and she acquires paranormal powers that help her fight this threat.
Control combines elements of action, adventure and third-person shooting. Jesse can also use her telekinetic powers to control objects in the environment, as well as using a variety of weapons to fight enemies.
9) Doom Eternal
- Year | 2020
- Genre | FPS
- Studio | ID Software
Doom Eternal is an FPS with frantic, dynamic and extremely bloody shooting. In it, you control a demon hunter called Doom Slayer, whose goal is to exterminate the creatures from the underworld that have invaded Earth.
To eliminate the evil creatures, the protagonist has a wide range of weapons, grenades and special abilities at his disposal. The icing on the cake is that the battles are accompanied by a heavy metal soundtrack.
8) Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Year | 2019
- Genre | Survival Horror
- Studio | Capcom
Resident Evil 2, the same one released in 1998, has been given a beautiful remake. In this new version, the graphics have been updated and the gameplay refined.
The story takes place in the fictional city of Raccoon City, where a virus outbreak has turned all the inhabitants into violent zombies.
You can play as Leon Kennedy, a rookie in the local police force, or Claire Redfield, a university student who travels to the area to find her missing brother, Chris Redfield (protagonist of Resident Evil 1).
If the original game was already a classic, this one is a masterpiece. Arguably one of the best Xbox One games today.
7) Forza Horizon 5
- Year | 2021
- Genre | Racing
- Studio | Playground
Forza Horizon 5 is a must-have for racing game lovers. There are thousands of licensed vehicles available in the game, from manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini.
Horizon 5’s map is open, which means you can explore the Mexican-inspired environments and compete in races and events. The graphics go without saying and the realism is impressive.
6) Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
- Year | 2015
- Genre | Action and Adventure
- Studio | Kojima Productions
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is another incredible game that deserves a place among the best Xbox One games of 2023.
The plot centers on Big Boss, a veteran spy who seeks revenge on those who betrayed him and destroyed his private military organization, Diamond Dogs.
The game is set in varied settings, including deserts, forests and military bases, and tackles complex themes such as the nature of war and violence. Action and shooting are not to be missed in this spectacular game!
5) Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Year | 2019
- Genre | Action and Adventure
- Studio | FromSoftware
The story of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is set in feudal Japan at the end of the 16th century and its protagonist is a ninja known as Wolf. He is on a mission to rescue his young master who has been kidnapped.
The game is known for its high level of difficulty, a characteristic that has become a trademark of developer FromSoftware. The game’s combat is complex and involves blocking, dodging, precise attacks and parrying.
In addition, Sekiro includes stealth mechanics, allowing players to sneak up on enemies and eliminate threats silently. A good choice for those who enjoy a challenge.
4) It Takes Two
- Year | 2021
- Genre | Action and Adventure
- Studio | Hazelight
It Takes Two is deservedly on our list of the best Xbox One games. After all, it’s innovative and super fun.
The game was designed exclusively to be played in cooperative mode, both locally and online. Two players must take control of Cody and May, a divorcing couple who have been mysteriously turned into dolls by their daughter, Rose.
They must work together to solve puzzles, overcome challenges, defeat enemies and progress through the story in order to mend their troubled relationship and return to a human state.
3) Grand Theft Auto V
- Year | 2013
- Genre | Action and Adventure
- Studio | Rockstar
GTA V is one of those games that will go down in history. Whether you’re completing the campaign or playing the online mode, there’s no shortage of entertainment.
In the campaign, you play as three protagonists with unique social backgrounds and motivations: Michael, an ex-criminal who has become rich, Franklin, a young worker who wants to get ahead in life, and Trevor, a psychopath.
Within an open map rich in detail, you can carry out missions or simply explore the world around you.
In online mode, you create a character and join servers to carry out activities with other players, such as mini games and bank robberies.
2) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Year | 2016
- Genre | RPG
- Studio | CD Projekt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is definitely one of the best Xbox One games ever created. It portrays the adventures of the protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a genetically modified monster hunter known as the Witcher.
The story takes place in a dark fantasy world full of complex characters, political plots, monsters and moral dilemmas.
In the campaign, you take control of Geralt and embark on an epic journey to find his adopted daughter Ciri. The young woman has ancestral blood and is therefore being pursued by a ghostly horde.
1) Red Dead Redemption 2
- Year | 2018
- Genre | Action and Adventure
- Studio | Rockstar
Red Dead Redemption 2 is set in the Wild West of the United States. In this open-world action-adventure game, you control Arthur Morgan – an outlaw who must ensure the survival of his gang.
To do this, he has to carry out missions in various cities, gain influence and run scams – all without being caught by the local authorities.
The plot is exciting and full of twists and turns. What’s more, your choices can change the course of the narrative. A work of art!
More – Best Xbox One games
- 11) Destiny 2 (2017) – FPS
- 12) Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) – Metroidvania
- 13) Hitman 3 (2021) – Action
- 14) Hades (2020) – Roguelike
- 15) Halo: The Master Chief Collection (2014) – FPS
- 16) Titanfall 2 (2016) – FPS
- 17) Inside (2016) – Platform
- 18) No Man’s Sky (2016) – Adventure
- 19) Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020) – RPG
- 20) Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (2020) – Action and Adventure
- 21) Gears Tactics (2020) – Strategy
- 22) Hogwarts Legacy (2023) – RPG
- 23) Gears 5 (2019) – Action
- 24) Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (2017) – Action and Adventure
- 25) Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) – Simulator
- 26) The Outer Wilds (2019) – Action and Adventure
- 27) Forza Horizon 4 (2018) – Racing
- 28) Sea of Thieves (2018) – Action and Adventure
- 29) Elder Scrolls Online (2015) – RPG
- 30) Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) – Action and Adventure
- 31) Elden Ring (2022) – RPG
- 32) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) – Action and Adventure
- 33) Psychonauts 2 (2021) – Platform
- 34) Mortal Kombat 11 (2019) – Fighting
- 35) NieR: Automata (2017) – RPG
- 36) Dishonored 2 (2016) – Action and Adventure
- 37) Cuphead (2017) – Platform
- 38) Devil May Cry 5 (2019) – Action and Adventure
- 39) Celeste (2018) – Platform
- 40) Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (2018) – Action and Adventure
- 41) EA Sports FC 24 (2023) – Football
- 42) Sea of Stars (2023) – RPG
- 43) Monster Hunter: World (2018) – RPG
- 44) Hollow Knight (2017) – Metroidvania
- 45) Diablo IV (2023) – RPG
- 46) Halo Infinite (2021) – FPS
- 47) Disco Elysium (2019) – RPG
- 48) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (2022) – FPS
- 49) Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (2021) – Action
- 50) Neverwinter (2017) – RPG
- 51) Judgment (2018) – Action and Adventure
- 52) Tunic (2022) – Action and Adventure
- 53) The Artful Escape (2021) – Platform
- 54) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (2020) – Skate
- 55) Persona 5 Royal (2017) – RPG
- 56) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (2020) – Platform
- 57) Brawlhalla (2014) – Action
- 58) Tetris Effect (2018) – Puzzle
- 59) This War of Mine (2014) – Adventure
- 60) What Remains of Edith Finch (2017) – Adventure
- 61) The Swapper (2017) – Platform
- 62) Divinity: Original Sin II (2017) – RPG
- 63) Rayman Legends (2013) – Platform
- 64) Dead Cells (2019) – Roguelike
- 65) Dragon Quest XI S (2019) – RPG
- 66) NBA 2K24 (2023) – Basketball
- 67) Yakuza 0 (2015) – Action and Adventure
- 68) Curse of the Dead Gods (2020) – Roguelike
- 69) Stardew Valley (2016) – Simulator
- 70) Dark Souls II (2013) – RPG
- 71) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2016) – FPS
- 72) Sonic Mania Plus (2018) – Platform
- 73) F1 23 (2023) – Racing
- 74) Tails of Iron (2021) – RPG
- 75) Beacon Pines (2022) – Adventure
- 76) Fallout 4 (2014) – RPG
- 77) Citizen Sleeper (2022) – RPG
- 78) Tales of Arise (2021) – RPG
- 79) Mundaun (2021) – Survival Horror
- 80) NeverAwake (2022) – Action
- 81) Dredge (2023) – Fishing
- 82) High on Life (2022) – Action
- 83) Minecraft (2014) – Sandbox
- 84) Tinykin (2022) – Platform
- 85) The Banner Saga 3 (2018) – RPG
- 86) The Forgotten City (2021) – RPG
- 87) Sifu (2022) – Action and Adventure
- 88) Sable (2021) – Adventure
- 89) Fortnite (2017) – Action
- 90) OlliOlli World (2022) – Skate
- 91) Shadow of Mordor (2014) – Action and Adventure
- 92) Rocket League (2015) – Football
- 93) Roguebook (2019) – Roguelike
- 94) Injustice 2 (2017) – Fighting
- 95) Dark Souls III (2016) – RPG
- 96) Before I Forget (2020) – Adventure
- 97) Overwatch 2 (2022) – FPS
- 98) Warframe (2013) – RPG
- 99) Okami HD (2012) – Action and Adventure
- 100) Apex Legends (2019) – FPS
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