The Xbox One is Microsoft’s third gaming console, being the successor of the Xbox 360.
With the release of the newer version of the console, the Xbox One S, and the latest and most powerful version, the Xbox One X, you can play the games at better frame rate and resolution.
For those of you who have played this console in the past, I bet you want to know the best Xbox One games of all time.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. 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.
#24. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
- Release Data: Moon Studios/Microsoft Game Studios, 2016
- Genre: Action » Platformer » 2D
Both surprisingly emotional and incredibly fun to play, Ori and the Blind Forest sets up the story and lets you run wild in an expansive map.
The game is similar to Metroid, featuring a large map with many blocked paths.
The difficulty can be quite punishing at times, but the tight controls give you all the tools you need to succeed.
#23. 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.
#22. 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.
#21. Rocket League
- Release Data: Psyonix/505 Games, 2016
- Genre: Sports » Team » Soccer » Arcade
Rocket League is an arguably simple concept; it’s basically soccer with super fast cars.
Hundreds of customization options keep your car looking fresh, and you can take your personalized vehicle into competitions across a variety of modes.
As you play, you’ll constantly be learning new tricks, improving your car handling and becoming a better player overall.
#20. Ori and the Blind Forest
- Release Data: Moon Studios/Microsoft Game Studios, 2015
- Genre: Action » Platformer » 2D
With a beautiful art style and addictive gameplay Ori remains one of the finest side-scrollers on the Xbox One.
The story is light, but surprisingly emotional, delivering us a story that is akin to a Pixar film.
As you progress, your powers also become more varied, resulting in a wide range of abilities that make exploring the vast forest a treat.
#19. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
- Release Data: MachineGames/Bethesda Softworks, 2017
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
The subject matter of Wolfenstein II is very heavy, and the game handles it very well.
In fact, this is considered as one of the best FPS stories in modern gaming, mostly due to its character building and emotional turns.
Overall, the gameplay is fast and brutal; and you’ll tear through hundreds of Nazis with a variety of firearms.
#18. Forza Motorsport 6
- Release Data: Turn 10/Microsoft Game Studios, 2015
- Genre: Racing » Simulation » Automobile
The foundation of Forza Motorsport 6 is still solid simulation racing, but this entry amps up the offerings quite a bit.
The new “Stories of Motorsport” mode offers some single player progression, giving players well over 50 hours of content.
Additionally, players can enter into a variety of racing championships, choosing from over 450 cars and racing on 27 different tracks.
#17. Injustice 2
- Release Data: NetherRealm Studios/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2017
- Genre: Action » Fighting » 2D
Injustice 2 contains everything a fighting game fan would want.
There’s a huge roster of characters, featuring both fan favorites and lesser known characters from the DC Universe.
And each character can be highly customized with these new pieces of gear as well as different color combinations for their costumes.
#16. 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.
#15. DOOM
- Release Data: id Software/Bethesda Softworks, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
The DOOM series ushered in the FPS genre in the 90s, so it’s no surprise that this reboot is full of classic gunplay and bloody entertainment.
The story is appropriately light; a research base on Mars has seen a demonic overtaking, and it’s up to you to stop it.
#14. Fallout 4
- Release Data: Bethesda Game Studios/Bethesda Softworks, 2015
- Genre: Role-Playing » Western-Style
The main story of Fallout 4 revolves around your main character’s impact on the surrounding wasteland, as you choose what factions to side with and make major decisions.
A large variety of customization options makes building your own town a fun treat, but the option to completely disregard the entire base feature is what makes Fallout 4 special.
#13. Monster Hunter: World
- Release Data: Capcom, 2018
- Genre: Role-Playing » Action RPG
This entry in the esteemed Monster Hunter franchise is a great place for newcomers to hop in, as it’s the most welcoming and easy-to-learn game in the series so far.
As you slay monsters, you can upgrade your stats by crafting new gear and armor, allowing you to take on bounties for more difficult monsters.
#12. FIFA 14
- Release Data: EA Canada/EA Sports, 2013
- Genre: Sports » Team » Soccer » Sim
Although FIFA has dominated the soccer game business for a long time, FIFA 14 is the game that puts it over the edge.
There are over 70 different fully licensed leagues to choose from, giving players thousands of athletes to pick from.
Some fan favorite modes make their return, such as the popular FIFA Ultimate Team, rounding out the content-heavy package.
#11. 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.
#10. 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.
#9. Dark Souls III
- Release Data: From Software/Bandai Namco Games, 2016
- Genre: Role-Playing » Action RPG
The Dark Souls series is known for its crushing difficulty, and Dark Souls III is no exception.
The game has been made more accessible to newcomers by offering more forgiving timing windows and a variety of weapons.
As you progress through the maze-like areas, you’ll collect souls, which allow you to become more powerful over time.
#8. Overwatch
- Release Data: Blizzard Entertainment, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
This game is mostly responsible for the rise of the “hero shooter” sub-genre, and it centers around a fun cast of personable characters.
Each hero has completely different weapons, skills, and each play a different role as part of a team.
Both highly addictive and perfectly tuned, Overwatch is a competitive title that earns its place in gaming history.
#7. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Release Data: CD Projekt Red Studio/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2015
- Genre: Role-Playing » Action RPG
Whereas other RPGs like to offer an insane amount of character class variety, The Witcher 3 instead perfects its gameplay and places you in the role of a ranger.
And with two fantastic downloadable expansions, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is sure to provide RPG fans with hundreds of hours of excellent content.
#6. Forza Horizon 3
- Release Data: Playground Games/Microsoft Game Studios, 2016
- Genre: Racing » Simulation » Automobile
From trucks and minivans to super cars and hybrids, Forza Horizon 3 has it all.
The game also has countless courses to race through, numerous championships to complete, and a number of collectibles and side activities.
One of the feature is the “Bucket List”, which tasks you with completing absolutely insane challenges that highlight certain cars and locations on the map.
#5. Forza Horizon 4
- Release Data: Playground Games/Microsoft Game Studios, 2018
- Genre: Racing » Simulation » Automobile
This entry in the Forza Horizon racing series puts a big emphasis on online connectivity, allowing up to 72 players to race together on the same map.
There are hundreds of events to compete in, ranging from dangerous street racing to narrative-driven missions and exhilarating drag-strip races.
With over 650 licensed cars to drive, there’s definitely plenty of content to experience.
#4. NieR: Automata – Become as Gods Edition
- Release Data: PlatinumGames/Square Enix, 2018
- Genre: Role-Playing » Action RPG
Players play as a handful of different protagonists over the 30-plus hour experience, slaying machines while upgrading their weapons and abilities.
The game’s story is rich with action and intrigue, complete with cool plot-twists and explosive boss fights.
Fans of hack and slash games like Bayonetta or Devil May Cry will love this complex science-fiction title.
#3. INSIDE
- Release Data: PLAYDEAD, 2016
- Genre: Action » Platformer » 2D
The perfection of INSIDE rests in its simplicity; the controls are super easy to learn and the game doesn’t demand high skill.
Instead, the game formulates a foreboding world to explore, and tells a gripping narrative that becomes weirder as you progress.
INSIDE feels a lot like a great indie movie; full of new ideas that surprise and impress.
#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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