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Best Adventure games on Xbox One
The 94 best Adventure games on Xbox One, ranked from 38,058 critic and player ratings.
The best Adventure game on Xbox One right now is OKAMI HD, with a critic score of 92/100 — 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.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- 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 38,058 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
OKAMI HD
92
/100
02
B
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
92
/100
03
S
Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
91
/100
OKAMI HD
92
/100
02
B
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
92
/100
03
S
Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
91
/100
04
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
91
/100
05
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a brand-new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series Devil May Cry. The game features three playable characters, each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
90
/100
06
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Carve your own clever path to vengeance as you come face-to-face with larger than life foes in FromSoftware's dark and twisted adventure set in feudal Japan. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and ninja abilities, while blending stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral combat. Survive a relentless and bloody confrontation on a quest to restore your honor and save the one you're sworn to protect.
90
/100
07
A
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
89
/100
08
A
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
88
/100
09
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
86
/100
10
Onimusha: Warlords
Onimusha: Warlords is an epic saga of 16th century Japan inspired by the battle scenes of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. It takes place in a world of darkness and magic when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. One brave Samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but does not fully realize the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.
86
/100
11
S
Alien: Isolation
86
/100
12
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
85
/100
13
Devil May Cry
85
/100
14
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode One: Zer0 Sum
85
/100
15
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
16
Life is Strange: True Colors
84
/100
17
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
84
/100
18
The Quarry
83
/100
19
S
L.A. Noire
83
/100
20
A
Subnautica
83
/100
21
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
83
/100
22
Dead Rising
82
/100
23
Resident Evil HD Remaster
82
/100
24
Signalis
82
/100
25
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
26
Devil May Cry 4
81
/100
27
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
28
Dead Rising 2
81
/100
29
B
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
80
/100
30
S
Outlast
80
/100
31
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
32
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
33
B
Subnautica: Below Zero
80
/100
34
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
35
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
36
Firewatch
79
/100
37
S
Watch Dogs 2
79
/100
38
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
79
/100
39
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
78
/100
40
Tacoma
78
/100
41
Yuppie Psycho
78
/100
42
Full Throttle Remastered
78
/100
43
A Short Hike
78
/100
44
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
77
/100
45
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
77
/100
46
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77
/100
47
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
48
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
76
/100
49
S
Outlast 2
76
/100
50
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
76
/100
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
91
/100
05
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a brand-new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series Devil May Cry. The game features three playable characters, each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
90
/100
06
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Carve your own clever path to vengeance as you come face-to-face with larger than life foes in FromSoftware's dark and twisted adventure set in feudal Japan. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and ninja abilities, while blending stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral combat. Survive a relentless and bloody confrontation on a quest to restore your honor and save the one you're sworn to protect.
90
/100
07
A
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
89
/100
08
A
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
88
/100
09
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
86
/100
10
Onimusha: Warlords
Onimusha: Warlords is an epic saga of 16th century Japan inspired by the battle scenes of famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. It takes place in a world of darkness and magic when power hungry warlords battle for control of Feudal Japan. One brave Samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, boldly volunteers to rescue the kidnapped princess Yuki, but does not fully realize the desperation of this mission. An entire legion of demon warriors stands between him and his mission to avenge the princess.
86
/100
11
S
Alien: Isolation
86
/100
12
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
85
/100
13
Devil May Cry
85
/100
14
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode One: Zer0 Sum
85
/100
15
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
16
Life is Strange: True Colors
84
/100
17
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
84
/100
18
The Quarry
83
/100
19
S
L.A. Noire
83
/100
20
A
Subnautica
83
/100
21
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
83
/100
22
Dead Rising
82
/100
23
Resident Evil HD Remaster
82
/100
24
Signalis
82
/100
25
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
26
Devil May Cry 4
81
/100
27
A Plague Tale: Innocence
81
/100
28
Dead Rising 2
81
/100
29
B
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
80
/100
30
S
Outlast
80
/100
31
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
32
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
33
B
Subnautica: Below Zero
80
/100
34
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
35
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
36
Firewatch
79
/100
37
S
Watch Dogs 2
79
/100
38
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
79
/100
39
The Walking Dead: The Final Season
78
/100
40
Tacoma
78
/100
41
Yuppie Psycho
78
/100
42
Full Throttle Remastered
78
/100
43
A Short Hike
78
/100
44
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
77
/100
45
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
77
/100
46
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77
/100
47
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
48
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
76
/100
49
S
Outlast 2
76
/100
50
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
76
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Adventure game on Xbox One?
OKAMI HD currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 357 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.