Just because the the new Xbox Series X is in the spotlight doesn’t mean the Xbox One is finished. It may not have the momentum of the Switch or the buzz surrounding the PlayStation 5, but it’s fine. He’s been around town several times and has a massive catalog of amazing titles to play.
Between the Xbox One X and its surprisingly robust Game Pass subscription that allows you to access more than 100 games (including a good number of titles on this list), Microsoft has managed to figure out its own path in the last decade. If you want to bring a little more life to your current console before upgrading (or maybe you’ve got a low-priced Xbox One), these are some of the best Xbox One games we’ve played.
Be sure to check out our other shopping guides, including our favorite online co-op games, the best Xbox X / S series games, and the best gaming headphones, for more information.
August 2021 Update: We’ve added five titles, included Sekiro: The shadows die twice, Door of the Death, i Ghosts N ‘Goblins: Resurrection.
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