Xbox Game Pass Essential Games

Medieval Dynasty

Medieval Dynasty

PCPlayStationXbox
Medieval Dynasty
Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo
Vampire Survivors
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

PCPlayStationXbox
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Batman: Arkham Knight

Batman: Arkham Knight

PCPlayStationXbox

June 23, 2015

Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Comics, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

The fourth installment in the action game series, featuring the titular comic book superhero. The game was developed by Rocksteady, the studio which had previously worked on Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. The plot depicts the next chapter of Batman’s adventures. This time, the hero must face Scarecrow, who successfully terrorized Gotham City. A coalition has also formed against the Dark Knight, composed of extremely dangerous criminals such as Penguin or Harley Quinn, and led by the eponymous Arkham Knight. The developers have remained faithful to previously proven solutions and gameplay mechanics. However, several changes have also been implemented, such as the ability to knock out several enemies at once. A brand new feature is the introduction of the famous Batmobile, which can be used to traverse the virtual Gotham.

8.6

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

8.4

Users

Batman: Arkham Knight
Control

Control

PCPlayStationXbox

August 27, 2019

Action, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Control is a science-fiction third-person shooter, in which the players have to face the invasion from out of this world using a number of special abilities and a telekinetic pistol that apart from shooting bullets allows the players to throw objects and opponents.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.4

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

6.9

Users

Control
Fallout 4

Fallout 4

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 10, 2015

RPG, Crafting, FPP, PC Game Pass, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Role-playing Shooter, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The fourth major installment in the post-apocalyptic RPG series launched in 1997 by Black Isle Studios and Interplay. Starting from the third part, released in 2008, Bethesda acquired the rights to the franchise and took the reins of the subsequent production set in the cult post-apocalyptic universe. The game’s style is reminiscent of its two predecessors, in which – unlike in the first parts of the cycle – we experience the events from first-person perspective. The plot takes us back to the nuclear wasteland, where the survivors are forced to constantly fight for their lives. Fallout 4 features various new locations and characters, and a whole variety of plot quests and challenging opponents.

7.0

Gamepressure

8.7

OpenCritic

8.1

Steam

6.6

Users

Fallout 4
Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

February 26, 2016

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Cozy Game, Farm, Romances, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Top-down, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A sandbox RPG inspired by the Harvest moon series, created by a 1-person studio Concerned Ape. In Stardew Valley we can focus on living a life of a farmer. Our main ambition is to transform the small field into a giant farm generating huge profits. We can gather crops, explore dungeons and interact with residents of a nearby village.

9.0

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

5.5

Users

Stardew Valley
Medieval Dynasty

Medieval Dynasty

PCPlayStationXbox

September 23, 2021

RPG, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Polish, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Life Sim, The Middle Ages, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Medieval Dynasty is an intriguing mix of Dynasty series of life simulators with action RPG and survival from the Polish studio Render Cube. We begin as a modest medieval hunter trying to survive in the wilderness to found his own city over time.

7.5

Gamepressure

7.3

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

8.4

Users

Medieval Dynasty
SnowRunner

SnowRunner

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 28, 2020

Simulation, Truck, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Off-road, PC Game Pass, Cars, Singleplayer, Transport, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Continuation of an advanced simulator of heavy off-road vehicles from Saber Interactive studio. MudRunner 2 develops the ideas of its predecessor, again focusing on working with heavy equipment in extreme conditions.

9.0

Steam

7.9

Users

SnowRunner
Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 20, 2022

Action, 2D, Arena Survival, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Top-down, Vampires, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.

8.8

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

5.6

Users

Vampire Survivors
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 7, 2018

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult. To succeed you have to work out the patterns of the enemies' attacks and to get the protagonist to a high enough level. In combat you use melee and ranged weapons, as well as offensive and defensive magic. The game features pleasant 2D pixel-art visuals.

9.7

Steam

8.4

Users

Dead Cells
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

PCPlayStationXbox

November 11, 2016

Action, FPP, Immersive Sim, Internet, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Steampunk, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sequel to a best-selling FPP stealth game set in a universe that combines stylistics of the late Victorian era with steampunk elements. The title is a result of cooperation between Arkane Studios and the game’s publisher – Bethesda company. The sequel’s main heroine is Emily Kadwin, the daughter of the murdered empress, who joins forces with the empress’ former bodyguard Corvo, the protagonist of the previous game. The girl tries to reclaim the lost crown and take revenge on all responsible for the death of her mother. Gameplay mechanics did not change much, so you still are offered much freedom in the way you reach the game’s objectives. Depending on your preferences, you may either use stealth approach or engage in open conflicts. The game can be completed as either of the two heroes, whereas each one has slightly different abilities and fighting style. Just like the previous game, Dishonored 2 contains only single player gameplay with no cooperation mode.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

8.3

Users

Dishonored 2
Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 20, 2020

Action, Very Brutal, Boomer Shooter, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A full-fledged sequel to the 2016's Doom - a well-received reboot of the famous FPS game series. During their adventure, the players have to descend to hell and face new types of opponents using a wide variety of deadly weaponry.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.9

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

7.0

Users

Doom Eternal
The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Online

PCPlayStationXbox

April 4, 2014

RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, PvE, PvP, The Elder Scrolls, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A MMORPG set in The Elder Scrolls universe. The Elder Scrolls Online was created by the more than 250-people-strong team of ZeniMax Online Studios. The game is set 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. House of Thern wants to reclaim its former power and strikes a deal with the necromancer Mannimarco. Little do they know of his pact with the demonic prince Molag Bal, who wants to take over the world. The player's character can side with one of three major factions (Ebonheart Pact, Aldmeri Dominium, and Daggerfall Covenant), as well as join numerous minor organizations, such as mages guild, fighters guild, or the thieves guild. Gameplay combines elements well-known to TES fans and features typical MMORPG mechanics.

7.1

OpenCritic

8.1

Steam

6.1

Users

The Elder Scrolls Online
Fallout 76

Fallout 76

PCPlayStationXbox

November 14, 2018

RPG, Crafting, FPP, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Role-playing Shooter, Sandbox, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A spin-off of the cult post-apocalyptic RPG series, and an online open-world survival game. You cooperate with other players or compete against them, trying to rebuild West Virginia decades after a nuclear disaster. Fallout 76 features many elements from Fallout 4, but the plot is less relevant and the game focuses on building outposts.

5.4

OpenCritic

7.3

Steam

2.9

Users

Fallout 76
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

PCPlayStationXbox

November 30, 2022

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Warhammer 40,000, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A co-op FPP shooter for up to four people, set in the Hive Tertium. The Fatshark studio, known from the Warhammer: Vermintide series, developed Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.

7.0

Gamepressure

7.5

OpenCritic

7.1

Steam

7.6

Users

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Hades

Hades

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 17, 2020

Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Romances, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Hades: Battle Out of Hell is another production of the talented Supergiant Games studio, which has given us titles such as Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. This time the creators prepared a spectacular, roguelike dungeon crawler, set in a world known from Greek mythology.

9.4

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

6.5

Users

Hades
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

PlayStationXboxNintendo

June 21, 2019

Racing, Kart Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Remake of the cult CTR: Crash Team Racing, developed by Beenox studio. Nitro-Fueled stands out from the original Crash Team Racing thanks to its thoroughly refreshed graphics, as well as new karts and previously unseen tracks.

7.3

Users

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
The Finals

The Finals

PCPlayStationXbox

December 8, 2023

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Multiplayer FPS from Embark Studios - veterans of the genre, who previously worked, among others, on the Battlefield series. In The Finals we take part in dynamic clashes in arenas, during which we eliminate opponents in the most spectacular ways possible.

7.8

Steam

5.9

Users

The Finals
DayZ

DayZ

PCPlayStationXbox

December 13, 2018

Action, Crafting, FPP, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Zombie, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A post-apocalyptic MMO first person shooter. The game, created by the Czech developer Bohemia Interactive Studios, is an expanded version of a popular ArmA II mod. DayZ features a world where most of the population turned into bloodthirsty zombies. The game is set in a fictional country called Chernarus, where the remaining humans try to survive at all cost. Players have to face not only hordes of the undead, but above all defend themselves from competitors, who, just like them, strive for food, weapons, and medicines. Gameplay is focused on cooperation of small but well-organized groups of players. DayZ is powered by a proprietary game engine Enfusion.

4.1

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

6.7

Users

DayZ
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 4, 2022

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium.

The sequel to a critically acclaimed 2016 online shooter by Blizzard Entertainment. Overwatch 2 features PvP combat against other players and limited-time PvE events, in which we join forces with others against AI-controlled foes.

2.6

Steam

1.6

Users

Overwatch 2
Stellaris

Stellaris

PCPlayStationXbox

May 9, 2016

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A real-time space strategy with RPG elements developed by Paradox Interactive – the creators of such renowned series as Europa Universalis or Crusader Kings. The game is played in a procedurally generated interstellar space, where your job is to build a galactic empire. A the beginning of the game you choose one of the 7 playable races that differ in appearance, skills, and ethics. The game focuses on exploration and expansion, giving you the choice to subdue other species by force or ally with them, using an advanced diplomacy system. Either way, the nations unwilling to engage in peace talks will have to be persuaded on the battlefield, where battle-hardened fleets serve as your envoys. The title offers three independent technological trees, allowing you to focus on developing your civilization's society, engineering, or physics, depending on your preferences.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.1

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

8.9

Users

Stellaris
Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts 2

PCPlayStationXbox

August 25, 2021

Arcade, Crowdfunding, Humorous, PC Game Pass, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A three-dimensional platform game and a continuation to the 2005's Psychonauts, a game by Double Fine Productions studio. The main protagonist of the game is our old acquaintance, a psychic named Raz, who specializes in trips to other people's minds. Invited to the headquarters of the eponymous secret organization, employing people with psychic talents from all around the world, he discovers that the group is in serious trouble and it is up to him to rescue them. In Psychonauts 2 we observe the action from a camera placed behind the hero, and the game consists primarily of exploring the world, avoiding traps and obstacles, and fighting enemies. The game is particularly focused on arcade elements, but there are also a great many of clever puzzles and a good deal of secrets to discover. During the game the protagonist learns and develops new psychic abilities, which allows him to deal with increasingly difficult challenges.

8.9

OpenCritic

8.0

Users

Psychonauts 2
Among Us

Among Us

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 15, 2018

Strategy, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Social Deduction Game, Space Ships, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Among Us is an unusual online game in which we try to prepare a spaceship for the journey together with other players. We are disturbed by saboteurs hidden in a group. The game was developed by Innersloth studio.

9.2

Steam

7.4

Users

Among Us
Cities: Skylines

Cities: Skylines

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 10, 2015

Strategy, City Builder, Economic, PC Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

An economic strategy game belonging to the popular genre of city builders. This one was created by the Finnish studio Colossal Order, creators of the Cities In Motion series. The game is a response to the popular SimCity franchise from Maxis Studios. In contrast to the previous titles from the Finns, this one is not limited to public transportation, letting you build up a whole virtual metropolis from scratch. The game is set on maps providing 36 square kilometers of terrain each, where you can build your dream city and take care of its inhabitants by raising new buildings and creating transportation network. Economic aspect is the crucial element to the game – while playing, you have to keep an eye on the city budget, provided by your citizens' taxes, and establish trade contacts with neighboring cities. You also develop means of public transportation to help your citizens get around the city faster. The game features high quality 3D graphics and full mod support.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

8.6

Users

Cities: Skylines
Valorant

Valorant

PCPlayStationXbox

June 2, 2020

Action, FPP, FPS, Games as a Service, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

First-person shooter, where tactics, accuracy and appropriate use of special heroes' abilities are important. The production was developed by the famous Riot Games studio - the authors of the League of Legends.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.1

OpenCritic

1.9

Users

Valorant
Gears 5

Gears 5

PCXbox

September 10, 2019

Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

The fifth installment in the popular TPS series, in which the players assume the role of Kait Diaz, a character featured in Gears of War 4. The main protagonist sets out to the far reaches of planet Sera to solve the mystery behind nightmares that are haunting her and learn more about the origins of Locust.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.5

OpenCritic

7.0

Steam

9.1

Users

Gears 5
Mecha Break

Mecha Break

PCXbox

July 2, 2025

Action, Battle Royale, Internet, Mechs, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A free-to-play third-person multiplayer action game focusing on mecha arena combat. Mecha Break lets us fight on the ground, in melee and at range, and in the air, after transforming our machine into a fighter jet.

7.1

OpenCritic

Mecha Break
Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic

PCPlayStationXbox

May 13, 2020

Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Deep Rock Galactic is a unique first-person shooter developed by the Danish studio Ghost Ship Games. We play as dwarven astronauts who work on mining the resources in caverns that even the bravest of the bravest would not even think of entering. A team made of four characters (there are four classes available: Driller, Navigator, Engineer, and Gunner) explores the procedurally generated maps in search of minerals and resources. Process of doing so is visibly inspired by the mining mechanics from Minecraft. Cooperation between the players, in both combat and exploration, is the key to success. Deep Rock Galactic focuses heavily on co-op, but if we decide to play alone we are accompanied by AI-controlled dwarves. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, giving its visuals high and modern quality. Deep Rock Galactic has an original art-style based on polygons.

8.5

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

6.6

Users

Deep Rock Galactic
Goat Simulator

Goat Simulator

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

April 1, 2014

Arcade, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Animals, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Goat Simulator is a humorous simulator that serves as a commercial extension of the joke game made by Swedish Coffee Stain (known primarily from the Sanctum series). The game lets you control a crazy goat named Pilgor which destroys everything in the virtual world. The goal is to cause as much damage as possible with the use of a wide range of absurd accessories, like rockets, explosives, etc. It was the developers’ ambition to create a big cliché parody, mocking low-budget simulators. Therefore, Goat Simulator features loads of purposely implemented humorous bugs. The editor gives you a chance to create your own levels and share them with others through the Internet. On the technical side, the game utilizes the power of Unreal Engine 3.

6.0

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

5.4

Users

Goat Simulator
Tunic

Tunic

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 16, 2022

Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Tunic is an isometric action-adventure game. We play as a anthropoid fox who explores a fantasy land full of treasures and monsters. The game's plot is told mostly through pictures and events as most of the lines are written in unintelligible, fictional language. In Tunic, we explore big, partially open maps, gather items, and fight many various enemies, including powerful bosses. Developers created an arcade combat system that allows us to execute various attacks and dodges. A stamina bar gives the game a tactical element (we use stamina for attacks and player-activated techniques). Even though Tunic does not have your typical character progression system, we can upgrade our hero's skills by getting better weapons and equipment. The game uses Unity engine and has eye-pleasing 3D visuals.

9.2

Steam

6.9

Users

Tunic
Astroneer

Astroneer

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 6, 2019

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Co-op, Space, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sandbox game by System Era Softworks. Astroneer is set in the 25th century, when the civilization on Earth has developed enough for interstellar travel to become an everyday occurrence. It resulted in a certain kind of gold fever — people started to explore other planets on their own, driven by the desire of getting rich quick. The open world of the game is procedurally generated, and the surfaces of planets and moons are made of voxels. You play as an astronaut equipped with tools allowing them to dig holes in order to find resources and artifacts, which can be then sold or used to create new items thanks to an expansive crafting system. The system allows not only to make and modify useful equipment and vehicles, but also to build bases. The planets featured in the game vary in terms of gravity, resources, and possible dangers. The game features both a single player mode and a multiplayer mode.

7.5

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

8.3

Users

Astroneer
State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2

PCXbox

May 22, 2018

Action, Crafting, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Zombie, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

An official sequel to the 2013’s sandbox action game by Undead Labs. The action of State of Decay 2 takes place in a post-apocalyptic open world after an outbreak of a zombie epidemic. While playing, we get a chance to led a group of survivors, each of whom has their own biography, skills, and character traits. We can freely switch between them while building a shelter, exploring the world, and searching nearby buildings for resources necessary for survival. Fighting zombies, we use various kinds of improvised weapons. The title features a character development system in which we can perfect our heroes by engaging in certain activities. Apart from the story campaign, the production offers an indefinite survival mode and a full-fledged multiplayer that allows up to four players to cooperate, each managing their own group.

6.9

OpenCritic

8.3

Steam

7.6

Users

State of Decay 2
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 8, 2017

Action, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Norse Mythology, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A third-person action game set in a fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology. Title was developed by the British studio Ninja Theory, known for Enslaved, Heavenly Sword, and DMC: Devil May Cry. In the game we traverse a dark, mythical world, full of references to popular stories, characters, and monsters born in the imagination of the Celts. Protagonist of the game is a female warrior named Senua, who embarks on a dangerous journey to the land of the dead. As you might have guessed, during her journey, the heroine faces scores of dangerous enemies, with which she usually deals using a sword. Using a variety of combos and special abilities, Senua makes her way to the destination of her journey. Although a fully independent production, Hellblade features high-level visuals, and the gameplay mechanic brings several innovations to the slasher genre, in which the developers from Ninja Theory had become specialized over the years.

9.0

Steam

6.9

Users

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valley

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

December 5, 2023

Adventure, Disney, Cartoons, PC Game Pass, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A hybrid of a TPP adventure game and a life sim, set in the fantastic universe of Disney and Pixar. In Disney Dreamlight Valley we play the role of a character whose task is to save the inhabitants of the valley and restore the old order.

9.2

Steam

2.6

Users

Disney Dreamlight Valley
Splitgate 2

Splitgate 2

PCPlayStationXbox

June 7, 2025

Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play.

A sequel to the 2021 first-person multiplayer shooter, offered in a free-to-play model. Splitgate 2 combines various elements of Quake, Unreal Tournament and Portal series. We participate in team battles, using portals for teleportation and relying on futuristic arsenal.

6.1

Steam

Splitgate 2
War Thunder

War Thunder

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

November 29, 2013

Simulation, World War II, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, MMO, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Planes, Online, VR, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A free-to-play MMO flight simulator. It was developed by Gajin Entertainment, a Russian studio which previously created such titles as Wings of Prey, Birds of Steel, and Apache: Air Assault. The players assume the role of fighter pilots and can pilot hundreds of carefully recreated World War II aircrafts. The developers made sure that battlefield reality is faithfully reflected not only in the air, but also on the land (artillery, infantry) and at sea (navy). Progress allows us to upgrade our planes, buy new kinds of weapons as well as learn new piloting skills. War Thunder stands out from its competitors thanks to its high-quality visuals and realistic flight physics.

7.5

OpenCritic

7.3

Steam

4.2

Users

War Thunder
Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

PCXboxNintendo

March 11, 2020

Action, 2D, Fantasy, Metroidvania, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

The second part of the metroidvania series, in which the players play the title ghost. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the protagonist leaves Nibel forest to discover his true destiny as he travels through an exotic world.

9.0

Gamepressure

8.5

Users

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
PowerWash Simulator

PowerWash Simulator

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

July 14, 2022

Simulation, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Machines and Equipment, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

An FPP sim game in which we take a pressure washer and fight dirt on the streets of fictional Muckingham (but not only there). PowerWash Simulator can be played solo or with up to 6 players.

7.7

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

3.4

Users

PowerWash Simulator
Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

January 23, 2019

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A card game with roguelike elements, developed by Mega Crit. In Slay the Spire, you have to reach the top of the eponymous spire; however, there are hordes of enemies on your path. The task is made even more difficult by the permadeath system.

9.8

Steam

7.0

Users

Slay the Spire
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

PCPlayStationXbox

November 16, 2022

Action, Battle Royale, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is a multiplayer FPS based on the free-to-play model, with battle royale as the main game mode.

8.0

OpenCritic

3.1

Steam

3.5

Users

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
PayDay 2

PayDay 2

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 13, 2013

Action, FPP, FPS, Gangster, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sequel to the first-person online shooter PayDay: The Heist from 2012. Both games were developed by Overkill Software in co-operation with Starbreeze AG. Players become members of a gang that specializes in bank heists, kidnapping, and drugs transportation. The main campaign consists of six dangerous jobs, offered via the CRIMENET system. The creators of PayDay 2 took special care to diversify the missions – as some mission elements are random, no two playthroughs are exactly the same. Just as in the first game, gameplay puts emphasis on the cooperation of up to four players. The game's impressive visuals are powered by Diesel Engine 2.0.

8.9

Steam

7.0

Users

PayDay 2
Inside

Inside

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 29, 2016

Arcade, 2.5D, Dystopia, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play.

Inside is the second project of the independent Danish studio PlayDead, which became famous by creating the cult game Limbo. The game's development was partially funded by a grant from the Danish government. The story tells about a young boy who must stop the forces of evil that are trying to take over the world by experimenting on humans. The gameplay mechanics are similar to classic platformer games. They combine the necessity to solve various puzzles with tasks requiring reflexes and good manual skills. The game takes place in a dark universe where the rain never ceases to fall. The visuals of the game are similar to the ones used in the previous bestselling game developed by PlayDead studio. However, this time the world is three-dimensional. The colors in the game are toned down and the music is atmospheric. The game was created by using the popular, multi-platform Unity engine.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

8.4

Users

Inside
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 16, 2022

Action, Beat 'em Up, Comics, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a beat'em up licensed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The mutant ninja turtles once again have to face Shredder's thugs, fighting alone or in four-player co-op.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.4

Steam

7.3

Users

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

August 12, 2021

Action, Battle Royale, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Online, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Naraka: Bladepoint is an online action game that refers to For Honor from Ubisoft, but also offers several fresh solutions, such as free exploration. The title was developed by the Chinese studio 24 Entertainment.

7.5

Gamepressure

8.1

Users

Naraka: Bladepoint
Enlisted

Enlisted

PCPlayStationXbox

November 10, 2020

Action, FPP, FPS, Historical, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

An online shooter which is a debut project of the Latvian studio Darkflow Software, created in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment, the studio responsible for War Thunder. Enlisted takes place during World War II. The initial phase of the project is marked by two extensive campaigns released separately: Operation Typhoon (Battle of Moscow), and Operation Overlord (Battle for Normandy), while the next campaigns are in development. The game is a multiplayer-only title, but attempts to create interesting combat objectives, more in the vein of single player games, for groups of players. For example, we are tasked with a swift relocation to strategic positions, or to secure an area before the reinforcements arrive. The game is seen from a first person perspective, but a TPP mode is also available. Enlisted employs the Dagor Engine, used previously in War Thunder. The engine is able to generate large maps with destructible environments, and supports up to 100 players during a single match.

8.0

Steam

4.7

Users

Enlisted
Grounded

Grounded

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 27, 2022

Action, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Grounded is a survival action game in which players take on the role of a teenagers, shrunk down to ant size, who are forced to fight for their survival in the garden of a house in the American suburbs. While playing, they collect raw materials, construct objects and buildings, and fight against aggressive animals.

8.2

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

3.8

Users

Grounded
Smite 2

Smite 2

PCPlayStationXbox

August 27, 2024, Early Access

Action, Fantasy, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Mythology, MOBA, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Online, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

The free-to-play sequel to a popular action MOBA by Hi-Rez Studios. The game is mostly a visually enhanced version of Smite, ported over to the Unreal Engine 5.

5.6

Steam

0.5

Users

Smite 2
Firewatch

Firewatch

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 9, 2016

Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, 80s, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, Thriller, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

An indie FPP adventure game and the debut production of the American Campo Santo studio. The team comprises of veteran developers, previously working on such titles as The Walking Dead, Mark of the Ninja, BioShock 2, and Brutal Legend. The story of Firewatch takes place in an enormous forest in the American state of Wyoming, where our hero is trying to escape his day-to-day problems by becoming a ranger. This seemingly calm profession turns into an extremely complicated one, when various unexplainable events take place in the area that our character is charged with patrolling. The incidents are directly connected to our hero’s boss – Delilah, with whom we constantly keep in touch via radio. Building up relations with our superior is one of the key aspects of the game, as she is the only NPC featured in the production. The gameplay revolves exclusively around the single player mode; the popular Unity engine powers the game’s visuals.

8.0

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

8.4

Users

Firewatch
Halo Wars 2

Halo Wars 2

PCXbox

February 17, 2017

Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

The continuation of the real-time science fiction strategy published in 2009 on Xbox 360 as a spin-off of the FPS franchise Halo. The second installment is co-developed by 353 Industries, which picked up the series after Bungie Software, and Creative Assembly primarily known for the extremely-popular strategy game series Total War. The plot of Halo Wars opens a whole new chapter in the universe, and supplements the original title’s story. During gameplay, you lead Spartans, Warthogs, and other classic units from the Halo series, into a brutal war against a new deadly enemy. Just like its previous part, the title focuses on quick and engaging gameplay which takes place on huge maps. The game includes extensive multiplayer, featuring dynamic PvP clashes.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.0

Users

Halo Wars 2
Spiritfarer

Spiritfarer

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 18, 2020

Adventure, 2D, Strategic Elements, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Co-op, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A hybrid of adventure game, platform game and economic strategy, whose main theme is... dying. In Spiritfarer, the player takes on the role of a girl who, like a mythical Charon, takes the dead to the underworld on her boat. The production was developed by the Canadian independent studio Thunder Lotus Games.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.3

Users

Spiritfarer
Wreckfest

Wreckfest

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 14, 2018

Racing, Crowdfunding, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Cars, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A dynamic racing game developed by the creators of the cult FlatOut series and the last two iterations of the almost equally famous Ridge Racer series – Finnish studio Bugbear Entertainment. The game takes inspiration from the previous works of the studio, focusing on crazy rivalry, unrestrained with fair play rules. Apart from having the best lap time and being the first one to cross the finish line, you should also eliminate your opposition as brutally as you can. Therefore, the races overflow with vicious competition, and the tracks quickly become covered with car wrecks of the defeated. The game features complex car customization both in terms of appearance and performance. From the technical side, the game catches the eye with well-polished graphics and advanced damage system, which impacts not only how the cars look but also how they behave. You can race alone, competing against AI, or take part in one of many crazy multiplayer modes.

8.0

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

7.5

Users

Wreckfest
Monster Sanctuary

Monster Sanctuary

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 8, 2020

RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Monster Sanctuary is about catching and training creatures, fighting and exploring the world. All this in pixel design from independent studio Mo Rai Games.

4.9

Users

Monster Sanctuary
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