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Best Action games on Xbox Series X|S
The 250 best Action games on Xbox Series X|S, ranked from 43,553 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game on Xbox Series X|S right now is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 43,553 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
03
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
S
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
97
/100
02
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
03
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
04
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
05
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
94
/100
06
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
07
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
08
S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
93
/100
09
S
Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
93
/100
10
S
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
93
/100
11
A
Grand Theft Auto V
92
/100
12
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
/100
13
S
Split Fiction
92
/100
14
Final Fantasy XVI
92
/100
15
S
Red Dead Redemption
92
/100
16
Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
92
/100
17
Vampire Survivors
91
/100
18
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
19
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
20
Death Stranding Director's Cut
91
/100
21
Dragon’s Dogma 2
91
/100
22
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
91
/100
23
A
Resident Evil Requiem
90
/100
24
Diablo IV
90
/100
25
D
Valheim
90
/100
26
Spelunky 2
90
/100
27
Deathloop
90
/100
28
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
29
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
89
/100
30
C
ARC Raiders
89
/100
31
Tunic
89
/100
32
A
Overwatch
89
/100
33
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
34
Blasphemous II
89
/100
35
Figment
89
/100
36
Persona 3 Reload
89
/100
37
S
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
88
/100
38
Path of Exile 2
88
/100
39
Tekken 8
88
/100
40
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
41
A
It Takes Two
88
/100
42
Diablo III
88
/100
43
D
Deathloop
88
/100
44
Neon White
88
/100
45
Black Myth: Wukong
88
/100
46
Gears 5
88
/100
47
Helldivers 2
88
/100
48
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
49
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
50
Tales of Arise
87
/100
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
05
B
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
94
/100
06
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
07
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
08
S
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
93
/100
09
S
Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
93
/100
10
S
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
93
/100
11
A
Grand Theft Auto V
92
/100
12
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
92
/100
13
S
Split Fiction
92
/100
14
Final Fantasy XVI
92
/100
15
S
Red Dead Redemption
92
/100
16
Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
92
/100
17
Vampire Survivors
91
/100
18
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
19
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
91
/100
20
Death Stranding Director's Cut
91
/100
21
Dragon’s Dogma 2
91
/100
22
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
91
/100
23
A
Resident Evil Requiem
90
/100
24
Diablo IV
90
/100
25
D
Valheim
90
/100
26
Spelunky 2
90
/100
27
Deathloop
90
/100
28
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
29
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
89
/100
30
C
ARC Raiders
89
/100
31
Tunic
89
/100
32
A
Overwatch
89
/100
33
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
34
Blasphemous II
89
/100
35
Figment
89
/100
36
Persona 3 Reload
89
/100
37
S
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
88
/100
38
Path of Exile 2
88
/100
39
Tekken 8
88
/100
40
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
41
A
It Takes Two
88
/100
42
Diablo III
88
/100
43
D
Deathloop
88
/100
44
Neon White
88
/100
45
Black Myth: Wukong
88
/100
46
Gears 5
88
/100
47
Helldivers 2
88
/100
48
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
49
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
50
Tales of Arise
87
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Action game on Xbox Series X|S?
Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,120 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.