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Best Xbox 360 games of 2013
The 83 best Xbox 360 games released in 2013, ranked from 40,081 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox 360 game of 2013 is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2013.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 40,081 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
94
/100
02
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
03
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
94
/100
02
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
03
A
Grand Theft Auto V
This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V.
92
/100
04
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut features approximately 8 hours of director's commentaries and a 45 minute “Making Of” video. It also features an improved visual engine and a complete overhaul of the boss battles. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is an expanded game for Deus Ex: Human Revolution which is an action role-playing game. It is the third game in the Deus Ex series, and a prequel to the original Deus Ex (2000). The gameplay—combining first-person shooter, stealth, and role-playing elements—features exploration and combat in environments connected to multiple city-based hubs, in addition to quests that grant experience and allow customization of the main character's abilities with items called Praxis Kits. Conversations between characters feature a variety of responses, with options in conversations and at crucial story points affecting how some events play out.
91
/100
05
One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons. Combine face-to-face combat with throwing weapons to recreate complex fight choreographies or just send bad guys flying through glass windows. Explore a world map with over 250 stages, 13 modes, and 3 difficulty levels. Unlock 21 different skills that can be combined in thousands of ways to assist you in your journey. Put your kung-fu to the ultimate test in the survival mode.
90
/100
06
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
07
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 is a 2013 sports association football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
86
/100
08
Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
86
/100
09
XCOM: Enemy Within
XCOM: Enemy Within is a console standalone expansion pack for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a turn-based tactical strategy game. The expansion adds the ability to gene mod soldiers to add to their powers as well as the ability to create MECs, powerful robotic soldiers. These new features are created by collecting a resource called Meld on the tactical battlefield. A number of new maps were also added to the tactical game, as well as multiplayer. The PC version of Enemy Within is an add-on that requires the base game Enemy Unknown.
86
/100
10
Mass Effect 3: Citadel
86
/100
11
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
12
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
13
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
14
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
15
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
16
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
17
Saints Row IV
84
/100
18
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
19
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
83
/100
20
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
82
/100
21
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
22
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
23
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
24
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
25
B
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
26
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
27
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
28
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
80
/100
29
GRID 2
80
/100
30
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
31
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
32
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
80
/100
33
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
34
NBA 2K14
80
/100
35
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
36
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
37
Metro: Last Light
80
/100
38
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
39
PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX+
79
/100
40
State of Decay
79
/100
41
Gears of War: Judgment
79
/100
42
Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
79
/100
43
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
/100
44
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
45
F1 2013
78
/100
46
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3
77
/100
47
Dead Space 3
77
/100
48
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
75
/100
49
S
Payday 2
75
/100
50
S
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
75
/100
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut features approximately 8 hours of director's commentaries and a 45 minute “Making Of” video. It also features an improved visual engine and a complete overhaul of the boss battles. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut is an expanded game for Deus Ex: Human Revolution which is an action role-playing game. It is the third game in the Deus Ex series, and a prequel to the original Deus Ex (2000). The gameplay—combining first-person shooter, stealth, and role-playing elements—features exploration and combat in environments connected to multiple city-based hubs, in addition to quests that grant experience and allow customization of the main character's abilities with items called Praxis Kits. Conversations between characters feature a variety of responses, with options in conversations and at crucial story points affecting how some events play out.
91
/100
05
One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons. Combine face-to-face combat with throwing weapons to recreate complex fight choreographies or just send bad guys flying through glass windows. Explore a world map with over 250 stages, 13 modes, and 3 difficulty levels. Unlock 21 different skills that can be combined in thousands of ways to assist you in your journey. Put your kung-fu to the ultimate test in the survival mode.
90
/100
06
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
07
FIFA 14
FIFA 14 is a 2013 sports association football simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
86
/100
08
Rogue Legacy
You control a family of characters one at a time, and when your character dies, you choose who his or her successor is, whether it is a barbarian son of yours who has OCD, your daughter who became a ninja even though she can't see well, an assassin who is fighting for the gays, or a miner who wants to collect gold! Traits are randomized each time upon death, leading to multiple playthroughs with 35 traits, each character will be unique.
86
/100
09
XCOM: Enemy Within
XCOM: Enemy Within is a console standalone expansion pack for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a turn-based tactical strategy game. The expansion adds the ability to gene mod soldiers to add to their powers as well as the ability to create MECs, powerful robotic soldiers. These new features are created by collecting a resource called Meld on the tactical battlefield. A number of new maps were also added to the tactical game, as well as multiplayer. The PC version of Enemy Within is an add-on that requires the base game Enemy Unknown.
86
/100
10
Mass Effect 3: Citadel
86
/100
11
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
12
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
13
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
14
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
15
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
16
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
17
Saints Row IV
84
/100
18
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
19
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
83
/100
20
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
82
/100
21
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
22
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
23
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
24
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
25
B
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
26
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
27
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
28
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition
80
/100
29
GRID 2
80
/100
30
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
31
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
32
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
80
/100
33
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
34
NBA 2K14
80
/100
35
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
36
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
37
Metro: Last Light
80
/100
38
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
39
PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX+
79
/100
40
State of Decay
79
/100
41
Gears of War: Judgment
79
/100
42
Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall
79
/100
43
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
/100
44
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
45
F1 2013
78
/100
46
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3
77
/100
47
Dead Space 3
77
/100
48
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
75
/100
49
S
Payday 2
75
/100
50
S
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
75
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Xbox 360 game of 2013?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 138 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.