29 Best Xbox One Games of 2023

While it’s true that the Xbox Series X is out right now…not a lot of people have it due to the microchip shortage that is going on right now. The good news is that for those that have an Xbox One, you will have a lot of games coming up that you can enjoy.

#29 Warhammer 40000: Boltgun

Developers: Auroch Digital
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release date: May 23, 2023

Sometimes you want nothing more than to go into a game and blast enemies without care or cause. A certain franchise realized this could be fun, so they made Warhammer 40000: Boltgun.

The game puts you as a Space Marine who must go out into space to fight the hordes of Chaos and the other Space Marines who aren’t necessarily on your side. The title is meant to feel like an old-school romp from the visuals to the gameplay. You’ll be slicing, dicing, blasting, and blowing up enemies left and right, which will give you a big smile, no doubt.

Sometimes going old-school isn’t a bad thing!

#28 Minecraft Legends

Developers: Blackbird Interactive / Mojang Studios
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release date: April 18, 2023

You’ve likely been having a blast with Minecraft Steve and others in the main game for some time. But if you’re looking for something new, grab a copy of Minecraft Legends.

The game turns the blocky world on its head by delivering a more action-focused experience. Your mission is simple. The Piglins are trying to invade the overworld. It’s up to you and others in the game to work together to stop that from happening.

How you stop them is up to you. You can defend settlements or take on enemy bases to root them out. Build your character how you want, and then see how powerful you can make them over time!

#27 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Developers: Arc System Works
Publisher: Arc System Works
Platform: Xbox One XSX|S
Release date: April 26, 2023

Plenty of fighting games are out there, but few blend as many unique franchises as BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. This epic crossover combines BlazBlue, Persona 4 Golden, Under Night In-Birth, and RWBY for a fighting game experience you can’t miss out on!

Experience epic 2D matches as you pick your character and go to war with various moves and abilities. With so many unique characters, you’ll want to try them out to see which one fits your playstyle!

You’ll also witness a unique story that brings everyone together and has multiple endings! So why not try it out and see what you think?

#26 Endless Dungeon

Developers: Amplitude Studios
Publisher: SEGA
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release date: October 19, 2023

If you’re looking for a seemingly never-ending challenge, check out Endless Dungeon. In it, you wind up on a derelict space station that just so happens to have a set of space heroes you can recruit.

You’ll likely need them because on this ship are hordes of monsters obsessed with destroying the crystal you’re clutching so dearly. Work with these heroes and set up defenses so you can fight off each wave and make it off the station!

Or, don’t, then die, and then use what you learned to try again! Don’t give up until you’ve killed every last alien! You can handle that, right?

#25 Sifu

Developers: Sloclap
Publisher: Sloclap
Platform: Xbox One XSX|S
Release date: March 28, 2023

Have you ever wanted to feel like you were in a martial arts movie where one man must go up against an army with nothing but his skills? Sifu delivers that experience with some fun twists to keep it compelling.

You play someone who has lost their martial arts master, and you swear revenge against them. After training for this day, you seek them out and must fight through waves of goons to get to several boss fights that’ll test your skills further.

However, if you “die,” you’ll come back. But you’ll be older and have access to more skills. You’ll have less health, though, so complete your mission before you can’t fight anymore.

#24 Party Animals

Developers: Recreate Games
Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment / Gambitious
Platform: PC Xbox One
Release date: 20 September 2023

Are you looking for a fun title to play with friends where you do nothing but screw with one another as you try to complete a goal? In Party Animals, you’ll pick a creature to play as and enjoy this physics-based “fighter” as you attempt to do things while your friends try to stop you, and vice versa.

It’s a very simple game, but that’s not the worst thing. Sometimes it’s the simplest games that make you have the most fun. Given how the physics engine works here, you’ll have a blast trying to survive while making your friends’ lives miserable!

It’s so cute you’ll have problems getting angry.

#23 Transport Fever 2: Console Edition

Developers: Urban Games
Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment / Gambitious
Platform: PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release date: March 09, 2023

Whether you realize it or not, transporting things from one place to another, or even one country to another, is a vital part of our world’s structure. After all, if we didn’t have things constantly en route to one place or another, how would we get what we needed to live?

In Transport Fever 2: Console Edition, you can create a transportation service that can take things from one place to another. The better you do, the more you can expand your company!

You’ll have to get new vehicles, overcome challenges, and test how well you know transportation to be successful! Think you have it in you to strike it rich in this business?

#22 Crash Team Rumble

Developer: Toys for Bob
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Platforms: PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release: June 20, 2023

The Crash franchise has thrived lately, and another game this year was added into the mix. Players interested in the Crash universe can get a MOBA title experience. This is a 4v4 multiplayer online battle area that will include a variety of characters from the Crash Bandicoot franchise. Like other MOBA games, players will find that each character will come packed with unique skills and abilities. Meanwhile, the goal of the game is to secure the most amount of Wumpa Fruit. While players can venture out, fight off opponents and secure Wumpa Fruit, they’ll need to be cautious. You’ll want to ensure that your drop-off zone is defended, as it could mean an opportunity for the opposing team to deposit their collection.

#21 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release: 25 August 2023

FromSoftware surprised followers during The Game Awards 2022 when it unveiled that the studio was bringing Armored Core back. A brand new entry to the series is coming, and while it’s titled Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, players can enjoy this game as a standalone experience. This mech game will follow corporations seeking to obtain a precious resource found on the distant planet Rubicon 3. However, it’s no easy task with the star system engulfed in flames. To make matters worse, since this resource is so precious, several corporations are seeking control, making it a tough battle filled with mechs. If you’re familiar with the series, you’ll know that there is a focus on customization, so players will have to make several tweaks to their mech to ensure that it’s not only ready for action but will thrive against the toughest opponents. 

#20 Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Developer: Level 5
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox One
Release: March 21, 2023

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is not a new game. This title first emerged in the marketplace in 2018 for the PC and PlayStation 4. But Xbox players finally got a copy of this game. So chances are you might be well familiar with the game already. Players are getting an action RPG experience here which follows a young king named Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum. During a coup, Evan finds himself being overthrown and tossed out into the world. Now on a quest to find a new kingdom, players will guide Evan through the harsh world in hopes of fighting back the dark forces that threaten this world’s inhabitants. 

#19 Mordhau

Developer: Triternion
Publisher: Triternion
Platforms: PS4 XBOX ONE PS5 XSX|S
Release: July 12, 2023

Many video games try to deliver the “medieval experience.” But in Mordhau, you’ll get a huge focus on the combat of the era and how chaotic medieval fighting really was.

In the title, you’ll customize your character and head into the fray alongside friends or online allies to defeat your rivals. There are multiple ways to play the game, including having massive 64-player battles, doing sieges on key fortifications, or fighting hordes of enemies one wave at a time!

You’ll have the freedom to choose what your character plays like, so develop the fighting style you think you need to achieve victory!

#18 WrestleQuest

Developer: Mega Cat Studios
Publisher: Skybound Games
Platforms: PC PS4 XBOX ONE PS5 XSX|S SWITCH
Release: August 22, 2023

In WrestleQuest, the cream always rises to the top! But to get to the top, you must earn it!

The game puts you as a wrestling rookie in a world where you’ll travel, train, and beat up enemies so you can earn your place among the wrestling elite! As you move throughout the world, you’ll face monsters, robots, and other challenges that only a champion can overcome!

You’ll tailor everything about your character, including the moves you use, the gear you wear, the entrance theme you come out to, and more. So put on your tights and prepare for the ultimate slobber knocker!

OOOOOHHH YEAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

#17 The Pathless

• Developer: Giant Squid
• Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, X/S, PS5, NS
• Release: February 2, 2023

In a land that is taken by a curse, only a hunter can dispel it and bring peace back to the realm.

To do so, you must use both your archery skills and your bond with an eagle to soar to new heights and overcome obstacles. But beware, the Godslayer is out there, and they seek the destruction of the world. You must prevent that from happening!

In this world there is no map to guide the hunter so you must work together with your eagle to forge your way and use your senses to figure out the path you are to travel. You’ll encounter incredible beasts that darken the land, overcome them, and bring light back unto the world.

Behold this world in all its glory, and seek to return that glory to its fullest.

#16 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

• Developer: Gun Interactive
• Publisher: Gun Interactive
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, X/S, PS5
• Release: August 18, 2023

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre film (the original one at least) is one of the most iconic horror films of all time, retelling the shockingly true story of the Slaughter family and what they did to people. But now, you can experience the story (kind of) from your own eyes via the game adaptation.

As you might expect, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre title is a competitive multiplayer title in the style of Dead By Daylight and Friday The 13^th. One team will become members of the Slaughter family and seek out those who are their “guests” and make sure they stay…permanently.

As for the other players, it’s your job to run like the wind and sneak away so that you can escape…if you make it that far…

#15 Aliens Dark Descent

• Developer: Tindalos Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: June 20, 2023

Aliens Dark Descent will feature you as the leader of a squad of Colonial Marines. Your mission? To go to a certain moon where a sect of Xenomorphs are and wipe them out.

But that’s only the start of the problems you’re going to have, we can promise you that. Because there are also a rogue set of operatives there that are going to try and interfere with your mission. Plus, there will be all-new monsters in the Aliens universe for you to fight!

You’ll need to make sure your squad is prepared for everything to come, else you’ll be wiped out.

#14 Valheim

• Developer: Iron Gate Studio
• Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
• Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, Linux
• Release date: 14 March 2023

Valheim is one of many games out there that plays on the idea of building up a life in a very unique place. In this case, that place is one inspired by Norse mythology in all sorts of ways. But don’t get stunned into silence by its beauty, because there are some harsh things waiting for you here.

If you want, you can play this game with up to 10 total players, and work together to make a life for yourself here. Build up homes, roam the lands for supplies, and seek out all that this place has to offer.

But be warned, your party is not alone in these lands. Monsters and secrets reside here too, so arm yourselves for battle and protect your new homeland.

#13 Persona 3 Portable

• Developer: Atlus
• Publisher: Atlus
• Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PSP, PlayStation 2
• Release date: NS, PS4, PC, XBO, X/S January 19, 2023

The Persona line is known right now for Persona 5, but as you can tell by the numbering, that means there were other games before this. Persona 3 Portable was the third main entry, but it was made for the PSP, and is now available on a wide range of platforms.

In it, you will be part of a high school group that goes into a separate dimension with their Personas to try and rid the world of the darkness that has been set upon it. You know, typical high school stuff. If you enjoyed Persona 5 and haven’t checked out the earlier titles, Persona 3 Portable is one not to skip.

#12 Persona 4 Golden

• Developer: Atlus
• Publisher: Atlus
• Platforms: PlayStation 2, PS Vita, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
• Release date: NS, PS4, XBO, X/S January 19, 2023

While it’s true that Persona 5 was the game that finally made the Persona franchise “mainstream” and beloved by critics and the public as a whole, Persona 4 Golden is still hailed by many fans as the best of the franchise.

In the game, a small town is rocked by a set of murders, and now, your protagonist and his friends will go on a journey that’ll test them in various ways. This is a true JRPG coming-of-age story mixed with incredible battle elements that makes the whole experience worthwhile. So don’t miss out.

#11 Minecraft Legends

• Developer: Blackbird Interactive, Mojang Studios
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: April 18, 2023

Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time, and while no one might have seen that coming at the time, it’s somewhat easy to understand why it’s happening right now. Not the least of which was that the game offered a lot of creative freedom to go and build whatever you want in order to have fun. There were other modes in the game of course, but the building was the key mechanic.

In Minecraft Legends though, the focus will be more on an adventure. You’ll journey through “new but familiar” lands to learn more about what’s out there, and you can play alone or with friends to see how your journey goes.

So if you’re a Minecraft fans, you can dive into this action strategy spinoff right now.

#10 The Expanse

• Release date: 2023
• Publisher: Telltale Games
• Developers: Deck Nine, Telltale Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows (July 27–September 21, 2023)

Fans of The Expanse TV show have a video game to enjoy. However, The Expanse game will serve as a prequel to the TV show, including have Camina Drummer return as the main character. Just as Telltale games is known for, the title is very narrative-driven. Players are essentially making a series of choices and solving puzzles. Best of all, if you haven’t already dug into the science fiction television series, the game is a prequel meaning you can jump right into this game before taking on the show. Each episode has since released so get to checking out this episodic adventure today.

#9 Dead Island 2

• Developer: Dambuster Studios
• Publisher: Deep Silver
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
• Release date: April 21, 2023

It took years and multiple development studios to bring a sequel to Dead Island. Fortunately, the wait has ended, and you can dive right into Dead Island 2. The game takes place several years after the first installment, where we’re now dealing with a zombie plague outbreak in California.

You’re just one of the unlucky few stuck in Los Angeles and on a journey to find an escape. Soon into the game, your protagonist will discover they are immune to the disease, and their blood could be the cure, but it’s a long way to reach an extraction point. Gameplay is similar to the first installment, focusing on melee combat.

#8 Destiny 2 Lightfall

• Developer: Bungie
• Publisher: Bungie
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
• Release date: February 28, 2023

Destiny 2 Lightfall throws players into the Cyberpunk-style city that is set on Neptune of all places. What’s more, Calus is back as a villain, and that means that it’s truly time to start off the final part of the “light versus dark” saga that Destiny has been building up for quite some time now. There are other aspects here too that’ll get players excited, including new subclasses, the new city to explore, and more.

#7 RoboCop: Rogue City

• Developer: Teyon
• Publisher: Nacon
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5m Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2 November 2023

Have you ever dreamt of becoming part man, part machine, all cop? This fantasy will come true with RoboCop: Rogue City, an FPS coming to Xbox Series X/S in June 2023.

This game lets you play as the iconic RoboCop, as he is facing various enemies threatening the city of Old Detroit. You will have to handle hostage situations, bank robberies, as well as gangs and punks aiming to take over the crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit. Developer Teyon promises a compelling narrative in which RoboCop must seek out the truth in a world rife with greed and corruption.

#6 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

• Developer: Team Ninja
• Publisher: Koei Tecmo
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
• Release date: March 3, 2023

What happens when you mix Chinese history with dark fantasy? You get a title like Wo Long Fallen Dynasty. In this title based on the Three Kingdoms world, you’ll play as an unnamed militia soldier who finds themselves fighting for their very survival in a kingdom overrun by dark forces.

But fear not, for while the enemy is mighty, you have the ability to beat them back. Master the combat system of the game and you’ll slowly unlock special gifts within your character that will change the tide of battle in your favor!

Will you be able to withstand these demonic forces and save the kingdoms?

#5 Exoprimal

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: July 14, 2023

Humanity has had an obsession with dinosaurs for quite some time, and in many cases and stories, we put ourselves against dinosaurs in stories of survival to go and see who would win.

In reality, dinosaurs would win most of the time…they’re dinosaurs, after all. But in Exoprimal, there is a bit of a twist in the story, because in this game you won’t be fighting the dinos with basic weapons, you’ll be fighting them in futuristic mech suits.

Yep, believe it, Exoprimal puts you in a world where dinosaurs are randomly showing up in our world and you have to put them down. Work alone, or team up with friends, whatever it takes to end the dinosaur menace!

#4 Atomic Heart

• Developer: Mundfish
• Publisher: Mundfish
• Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
• Release: February 21, 2023

Atomic Heart is an FPS set in an alternative 1955 timeline. Here the Soviet Union is thriving with technological advances. Players are stepping into the role of a mentally-unstable KGB agent called P-3. A utopia of sorts was created giving humanity a life of luxury. Robots do our bidding but suddenly something happened. Robots have turned and they begun hunting down all humans in the area. You’ll be tasked with finding out what happened. However, it’s not going to be an easy task. Being outnumbered with an enemy that doesn’t fear or feel pain will make it a tense battle from start to finish.

#3 Assassin’s Creed Mirage

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
• Release date: October 5, 2023

Another Assassin’s Creed installment is available in the marketplace to try out. If you haven’t done so, Assassin’s Creed Mirage can be picked up today.

In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you’ll play as Basim 20 years before the events of Valhalla, and this time you’ll see him in the ancient version of Baghdad. But the gameplay is going back to the franchise roots. It’ll be about the original three building blocks of the series. The stealth, the assassinations, and parkouring all over the city.

Baghdad will be big enough to have a lot of fun in, but don’t expect the game to have as big of an open world experience compared to the more recent installments.

#2 Diablo IV

• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment, Vicarious Visions
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: June 5, 2023

It’s been many years since fans of Blizzard’s beloved hack-n-slash franchise had the chance to dive into the struggle between heaven and the underworld.

Plus, the last game in the franchise, the console/PC title, not the mobile knockoff, wasn’t as enjoyed as the publisher likely hoped.

But with Diablo IV, things have changed for the better. The gothic feel is back, and every action you take will be crucial as you attempt to stop Lilith from taking control of the underworld.

Whether you play alone or with a friend, you’ll venture deep into enemy territory and participate in a struggle for life itself!

#1 Hogwarts Legacy

• Release date: February 10, 2023
• Developer: Avalanche Software
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG that turns you into an apprentice wizard. The game is set in the late 1800s, and you play as a late arrival student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Since this is set before the events of Harry Potter, you’ll get to experience a different adventure storyline. This time around we’re dealing with ancient magic and a new sinister force that not only could mean the end of Hogwarts but wizards and witches alike. With freedom to explore the massive castle and surrounding areas, you’ll find plenty of characters to meet and tons of quests. So prepare for battles, fly around on a broom, venture into the Forbidden Forest, or just relax at Hogsmeade Village.

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 10/18/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.