The Best Games on Xbox Game Pass

Last Updated on: 28 December, 2023 | 6:42 AM

Xbox Game Pass is a hugely popular way to play renowned titles for free, especially for PC players. Though the Game Pass subscription should be purchased, the price is nominal compared to what it will offer you. From Indie games to survival horror to action-adventure, to sandbox games, Xbox Game Pass will unlock a wide range of renowned games that you have to purchase on other platforms. But the problem comes when you try selecting the best games to play.

While Xbox Game Pass can offer you the most diverse experience with games like Minecraft, Far Cry, Age of Empire, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and many more, not all experiences are worth it. So, if you are looking for the best experiences you can have on Game Pass, the selection is indeed tough. But you can check out the below list, maybe it will help.

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire: Tokyo is one of the biggest releases in 2022. Set in the backdrop of Tokyo, this action-adventure game lets the players control a young boy named Akito Izuki who’s been possessed by a ghost. But the unique thing is the ghost only possesses his right hand and not the entire body. This possession not only saved him from the mysterious fog that washed out human existence from the entire city but also gave him superpowers to fight evil Visitors.

The game will take players through different locations to unfold the truth behind this evil action and fight the enemies. The story has several twists and turns, and the gameplay takes more than 10 hours to be fully explored. But, the experience is worth the time.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

As a gamer, if one tries to look back on 2022, it’s impossible to miss A Plague Tale: Requiem. This game created waves of appreciation across the gaming world and competed with renowned franchises to win the Game of the Year award. A Plague Tale: Requiem was a sequel to the 2019 game A Plague Tale: Innocence, but surpassed its predecessor in success.

The game focuses on the story of the siblings Amicia and Hugo de Rune who have set out on an adventure to find the cure for Hugo’s disease. The graphics and the storyline of the game are impressive with a third-person point of view. Players will control Amicia who is well-equipped with a knife and crossbow to defeat the rats and other enemies. This gameplay will take you to different locations to explore different sides of the story. If you haven’t yet tried it, we recommend playing this game once.

Cocoon

Impressive puzzle games are hard to find in the world of action-adventure, survival horror, and battle royale. Puzzle games can give players a hard time more than any other game. But can you name a good puzzle game released in recent years? Well, if not, dive into Cocoon. Geometric Interactive has nailed it in the game.

This game takes players to an isolated wasteland where players have nothing but a few orbs. These orbs are different realms that players can jump across. Not only that, these orbs must be wisely used to power different machines found on the wasteland to finally reach the climax. This game is an interesting one but hard to solve as well.

Lies of P

Lies of P is one of the best games of 2023 with a great story and gameplay but couldn’t make it to the top game list. Designing a souls-like action RPG is tough, but Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio did it in Lies of P. The story of the game revolves around the protagonist- a humanoid Pinocchio. His exploration of the city of Krat and fighting various biomechanical enemies is the main theme of the game. The weapon crafting system is the best in this game which allows players to craft 100 weapon combinations. If you haven’t yet tried this game out, we suggest just jumping in without a second thought.

The Evil Within

If you are a fan of survival horror games and trying to find a good one on Xbox Game Pass, let me tell you there are many. But if you are looking for the best one, pick up The Evil Within. Survival horror is a renowned genre and with series like Resident Evil, the expectations of players have reached their peak. Luckily, Tango Gameworks almost got there with The Evil Within.

This is a solo player experience consisting of 15 chapters where players need to complete each of them to progress. The story centers around Sebastian Castellanos who’s been dragged into the world of nightmares and horrid creatures. Players must use the environment and resources wisely to complete each chapter. If you haven’t yet tried it, just give it a try for sure.

Starfield

Starfield was one of the biggest anticipated games of this year. Players were expecting this game for months and as a Bethesda game, the expectation pressure was massive on it. But fortunately, the game fulfilled their expectations. If you have your Xbox Game Pass subscription but haven’t yet played Starfield, you must not miss this experience. Investing time on Starfield is worth it.

Set in a space-theme setting the game allows players to switch between first and third-person perspectives. The open world consists of numerous stars and planets that players must explore to progress. You can explore new planets, complete bounties or fight space enemies to enrich your gameplay experience.

Jusant

If you have played the previous games by Don’t Nod, you probably skipped Jusant, but trust me, Jusant is totally different from the heavy-narrative stories that Don’t Nod used to tell players. In this game, your character won’t utter a single word but let you enjoy the gameplay. This is one of the best puzzle games of this year that you can find on Game Pass for free.

The gameplay takes place on a massive rocky pillar that is surrounded by ocean. Apart from you, this tower is home to some magical creatures, like Sparks which have an anti-gravity effect, and Ballasts which are flying whale-like creatures seemingly made of water. We are not going to give you further spoilers. Dive into the game and experience what will happen and how to deal with it.

These are the best Xbox Game Pass games that players should try at least once. Also, in the meantime, you can check out our list of the best Christmas games to make your holidays special: 7 Of the Best Christmas Video Games to Play With the Family.