We already published the list of best Xbox One games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Xbox One action-adventure games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Xbox One definitely has a great library of action-adventure games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Xbox One and action-adventure games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. LEGO Dimensions
- Release Data: Traveller’s Tales/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
Lego Dimensions truly sets a new standard for toys-to-life games.
The pure joy of playing with actual Lego bricks combined with many innovations that make the Toy Pad peripheral an actual, useful item, sets this game apart from its competitors.
Moreover, clever and humorous writing and respect given to the original franchises give Lego Dimensions a huge amount of variety.
#24. The Evil Within 2
- Release Data: Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks, 2017
- Genre: Action Adventure » Survival
The Evil Within 2 is a frightening game, though perhaps not as scary as the early portions of Resident Evil 7.
The game itself is improved nicely over the original, with a great open-world structure and lots of missions to take on.
So, if you’re looking for a lengthy and frightening adventure, look no further than The Evil Within 2.
#23. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
- Release Data: Ubisoft Quebec/Ubisoft, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
For fans of the dark and gritty, this is the Assassin’s Creed game for you.
The free running mechanics have been spruced up, and a new grappling hook makes traversing London a breeze.
Also, the excellent story is aided by memorable characters and side missions, and the existing downloadable content is great as well.
#22. Life is Strange: Episode 3 – Chaos Theory
- Release Data: DONTNOD Entertainment/Square Enix, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
This episode of the emotionally charged title Life is Strange ups the ante by presenting even wilder story turns.
Like past episodes, players have a direct agency over the story, making important choices and engaging in dialogue with other characters.
The world gets even more weird when Max discovers a new ability that gives her a second chance.
#21. Little Nightmares
- Release Data: Tarsier Studios/Bandai Namco Games, 2017
- Genre: Action Adventure » Linear
There’s a real tense of dread in Little Nightmares that is hard to quantify.
As Six progresses through the world, attempting to satiate her hunger, she’ll have to deal with unspeakable horrors.
From demented creatures to her own internal demons, Six will have to fight off some truly creepy stuff if she wants to survive.
#20. Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Release Data: Eidos Montreal/Square Enix, 2018
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
This entry in the Tomb Raider franchise places players in dense jungles and other dangerous environments, tasking them with defeating enemies both human and animal.
New stealth mechanics place a bigger emphasis on crafting and equipment use, as various items will help you sneak past enemies unnoticed.
Furthermore, the cinematic quality make this one of the best Tomb Raider games ever.
#19. Middle-earth: Shadow of War
- Release Data: Monolith Productions/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2017
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
There are many similarities between this game and its predecessor, but the new orc army mechanic makes it infinitely better.
As you work your way through enemy territory, completing missions and liberating settlements, you’ll recruit powerful enemies to fight for you.
If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings, this is a must-play adaptation of the beloved world.
#18. Assassin’s Creed Origins
- Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2017
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Assassin’s Creed Origins marks one of the biggest changes of pace for the series, offering the wide desert expanse of Egypt to explore.
The story dips into some supernatural and mythological areas, which is a refreshing change of pace for the franchise.
This game also features a robust leveling system, giving gamers plenty of options and abilities to unlock.
#17. DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition
- Release Data: QLOC/Capcom, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » Linear
Although the original series had a lot of style, DmC adds a healthy dose of punk rock influence to the mix.
The hack and slash gameplay is visually stunning, and the extensive combo system will have you doing more than just mash buttons.
There’s also a surprising amount of replayability, mostly due to the multiple difficulty levels and unlockable skills.
#16. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
- Release Data: Eidos Montreal/Square Enix, 2016
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
Deus Ex throws you into a cyberpunk playground and lets you go wild.
And depending on how you like to play, your character can become a stealth and hacking expert, a gun-toting marksman, or anywhere in between.
Moreover, the complex and intriguing plot makes it hard to put down, and the massive variety of outcomes makes this a game worth replaying.
#15. Dying Light: The Following
- Release Data: Techland/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2016
- Genre: Action Adventure » Survival
This title is an excellent expansion, and it plays out in a map that’s twice the size of the original.
Not only that, everything you loved about the first game is back and better.
Furthermore, players can decimate zombies in style with a slew of new weapons, and getting around the expansive map is made easier with a dune buggy vehicle.
#14. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
- Release Data: Monolith Productions/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2014
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Although there have been some decent Lord of the Rings games, few of them realize the world of Tolkien’s original novels quite like this one.
By combining fast and brutal melee combat with the quick parkour traversal of games like Assassin’s Creed, this fantasy adventure is a must-play.
Overall, it’s hard not to love this title if you’re a fan.
#13. Batman: Arkham Knight
- Release Data: Rocksteady Studios/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
As the third Batman game by Rocksteady, Batman: Arkham Knight is the most expansive.
And for the first time in the series the Batmobile is fully controllable, which leads to some exciting vehicle-based missions.
Moreover, the narrative surrounding the masked villain is a treat for both fans of the comic and the open world games.
#12. Hitman 2
- Release Data: Io Interactive/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2018
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
This sequel puts players in the shoes of one of the world’s most skilled assassins, hunting down dangerous targets in a variety of locales.
A long list of gadgets and weapons let you complete contracts as you like, killing targets with an extensive amount of unique opportunities.
Overall, this stealth game is great for people with a morbid sense of humor.
#11. Control
- Release Data: Remedy Entertainment/505 Games, 2019
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
In this game, players will take a mind-bending journey through the hallways of the Federal Bureau of Control.
In addition to blasting enemies with the Service Weapon, you’ll use a variety of psychic powers including telekinesis, mind-control, and more.
Also, the main game is split across ten story missions, but the open-ended nature of the map encourages players to explore.
#10. Resident Evil HD Remaster
- Release Data: Capcom, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » Survival
The original Resident Evil was a slow burn; tight corridors and fixed camera angles made for a tense experience.
Exploring the vast and trap-heavy Spencer Mansion is an absolute treat, as are the fully redone visuals.
If you’ve never played the original, this remaster is definitely the best way to experience it.
#9. Rise of the Tomb Raider
- Release Data: Crystal Dynamics/Square Enix, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » Linear
This continuation of the Tomb Raider reboot gives players a bigger space to explore.
The gameplay is a great mixture of platforming, third-person shooting, and puzzle solving, usually wrapped into one cohesive experience.
Furthermore, the decidedly mature tone allows the story to explore some pretty dark places, making this one of the more creepy Tomb Raider titles to be released.
#8. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2018
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
In this excellent entry in the Assassin’s Creed series, players roam the beautiful islands of Greece while slaying enemies both human and mythological.
As you try to locate your long-lost family members, you’ll complete a long list of quests, find and upgrade weapons, become the captain of a warship, and much more.
#7. Devil May Cry 5
- Release Data: Capcom, 2019
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
Fans of intense fighting and ridiculous action will love this colorful hack and slash adventure.
There are massive bosses to fight and a variety of enemies to kill, each with various strengths and weaknesses to discover.
Due to its straightforward level design and stylish gameplay, both new and veteran gamers should enjoy this outrageous adventure.
#6. Resident Evil 7: biohazard
- Release Data: Capcom, 2017
- Genre: Action Adventure » Survival
This Resident Evil game simultaneously switches up the formula while also returning to the series’s roots.
For the first time, the game is played from a first person perspective, but the focus on action and gunplay has been reduced.
As you explore the disgusting and run down property of a backwoods family, some truly horrifying things await your arrival.
#5. Dishonored 2
- Release Data: Arkane Studios/Bethesda Softworks, 2016
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
Like Deus Ex and Prey, Dishonored encourages stealth, but allows players to complete missions in a large variety of ways.
The general attitude of Dishonored is that of a playground; they provide the tools to have fun, and it’s up to you to mix and match those tools to have a satisfying stealth/action experience.
#4. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
- Release Data: Kojima Productions/Konami, 2015
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Whereas other titles in the series are more linear, this game gives players a wide open playground to explore, and plenty of approaches on objectives.
This is a great game for people who thought previous Metal Gear Solid games were too stealth heavy, as The Phantom Pain lets you play your way, all while telling an engrossing narrative.
#3. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Release Data: From Software/Activision, 2019
- Genre: Action Adventure » General
This is an action title that demands skill and precision, as many players will experience death countless times on their adventure.
Similar to games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, this challenging game is full of incredibly difficult enemies, bosses, and environments.
Luckily, this adventure is packed with inventive enemy designs and gorgeous graphics, making this an unforgettable journey through feudal Japan.
#2. Red Dead Redemption 2
- Release Data: Rockstar Games, 2018
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Despite being a sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2 takes place before the first game, giving players more insight into the history of the land and characters.
There are over 100 unique story missions to complete as well as a laundry list of other activities and content, providing endless hours of Wild West action for players to enjoy.
#1. Grand Theft Auto V
- Release Data: Rockstar North/Rockstar Games, 2014
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
GTA V succeeds in almost every way, and that’s impressive considering the massive amount of content it provides.
You can spend a thousand hours in GTA V and still not see everything the game has to offer, and considering every aspect of the game is nearly perfect, it’s no wonder this is considered one of the best games ever made.
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