10 Best Xbox Series X Games Of 2023

19.12.2023 - 18:03 / screenrant.com / An Xbox / Carrie Lambertsen / Best Xbox / Best / Series X

In 2023, there was a pretty consistent flow of amazing new video game releases that launched over the course of the year, including many high-quality titles for the Xbox Series X and its slimmer counterpart, the Series S. From the hit indie title to the Xbox exclusive, there has been no shortage of virtual experiences to keep gamers occupied. While there are numerous good games covering every genre, these ten titles are some of the best for the Xbox consoles this year.

These games are a combination of Xbox-exclusive titles and games available on multiple platforms and are excellent examples of what the Xbox Series X can do. Many listed here, including,, and took home awards at The Game Awards 2023 and have been considered must-play titles by several reviews. Whether enjoyed using Xbox Game Pass or as fully purchased games, these are some fun titles to take a look at as the best experiences to come out in 2023.

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For this List, has considered the critic scores of gaming aggregator Metacritic, our own reviews, and the awards each game has won. Writer Carrie Lambertsen has also applied her years of experience to critically evaluate these picks. Audience expectation and have also been a critical factor in the creation of this article.

is a beautifully told narrative RPG experience that features a heavy theme of nostalgia for RPGs of yesteryear in more than just its artwork. It has a turn-based combat system, an engaging storyline, and a beautiful soundtrack. These features keep players coming back for more, whether they are familiar with the standard tropes of the genre or not. won Best Indie Game at The Game Awards 2023 and received 4.5 out of 5 stars in its review on Screen Rant. Additionally, the aggregate review website Metacritic gave it a score of 87.

An Xbox-exclusive multiplayer game full of hilarious hijinks, uses a physics-based approach to a party fighting game featuring adorable animals. It includes multiple different game modes and level styles for players to compete against one another, all of which are just as chaotic and laugh-inducing as can be imagined. has received an overall Metacritic score of 76, with a 7.9 User Score.

is perhaps one of the lesser talked-of gems to come out of 2023, despite receiving a high Metacritic score of 80 with a User Score on the site of 7.9. This hand-painted puzzle adventure game is set in a sci-fi saga full of alien creatures and cold robots. The game is only available on Xbox consoles and PC, although it will be arriving on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in 2024 as well. Currently, it is on the Xbox Game Pass service as well.

is a massive game set in the wizarding world of, taking place a century before Harry's