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Best Xbox 360 games of 2014
The 75 best Xbox 360 games released in 2014, ranked from 30,684 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox 360 game of 2014 is Dark Souls II, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.
90
/100
02
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game and the third main game in the Dragon Age series. It is set in the Thedas continent, the same fantasy world as the two previous games. It consist of two large countries: Ferelden (from Dragon Age: Origins) and Orlais, as well as the land inbetween. True to the spirit of the series the character can be customized for appearance, sex, class and race. The available races are dwarf, elf, human, and Qunari and the classes are mage, rogue, and warrior with three specializations each. To grow the Inquisition experience needs to be earned by completing quests, which allows the player to further define allegiances and pursue romances. A custom party can be defined and each member benefits from experience as it opens up access to better weapons and more abilities. Power points open up new areas and Inquisition points define the influence over the region; each new level provides a perk that benefits the entire Inquisition.
88
/100
03
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is a five part episodic game series. Set on the unforgiving world of Pandora after the events seen in Borderlands 2, this is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
88
/100
Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.
90
/100
02
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game and the third main game in the Dragon Age series. It is set in the Thedas continent, the same fantasy world as the two previous games. It consist of two large countries: Ferelden (from Dragon Age: Origins) and Orlais, as well as the land inbetween. True to the spirit of the series the character can be customized for appearance, sex, class and race. The available races are dwarf, elf, human, and Qunari and the classes are mage, rogue, and warrior with three specializations each. To grow the Inquisition experience needs to be earned by completing quests, which allows the player to further define allegiances and pursue romances. A custom party can be defined and each member benefits from experience as it opens up access to better weapons and more abilities. Power points open up new areas and Inquisition points define the influence over the region; each new level provides a perk that benefits the entire Inquisition.
88
/100
03
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is a five part episodic game series. Set on the unforgiving world of Pandora after the events seen in Borderlands 2, this is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
88
/100
04
Child of Light
The Black Queen has stolen the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. You play as Aurora, a young princess with a pure heart whose soul is brought to the kingdom of Lemuria. Embark on a quest to recapture the three sources of light, defeat the Black Queen and restore the kingdom of Lemuria.
88
/100
05
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
87
/100
06
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Guacamelee! STCE is an enhanced version of Guacamelee! Gold Edition that adds in two huge new levels, an explosive new ‘Intenso’ power mode, 4-player local co-op support and more. You’ll need to use every bit of your skill and power to defeat STCE’s new challenges (including a scheming new boss- El Trio de la Muerte), in addition to everything the original game's sprawling world has to throw at you.
86
/100
07
Forza Horizon 2
86
/100
08
S
Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game based on the Alien franchise. As Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley, you will navigate through an increasingly volatile world as you find yourself confronted on all sides by a panicked population and an unpredictable Alien. You must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission but to simply stay alive. In addition to the main story mode there's Survivor mode in which the player needs to escape from a specially designed map fulfilling secondary objectives along the way, while being aggressively hunted by the alien. This mode includes online leaderboards.
86
/100
09
A
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
/100
10
Titanfall
85
/100
11
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
12
A
South Park: The Stick of Truth
84
/100
13
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
84
/100
14
Resident Evil
82
/100
15
FIFA 15
82
/100
16
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two
82
/100
17
S
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
81
/100
18
Wolfenstein: The New Order
81
/100
19
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
81
/100
20
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
81
/100
21
Far Cry 4
80
/100
22
NBA 2K15
80
/100
23
Madden NFL 15
80
/100
24
Ultra Street Fighter IV
79
/100
25
Trials Fusion
79
/100
26
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
79
/100
27
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
78
/100
28
GRID Autosport
78
/100
29
A
Watch Dogs
77
/100
30
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77
/100
31
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
76
/100
32
Destiny
76
/100
33
The Evil Within
75
/100
34
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
75
/100
35
Tropico 5
75
/100
36
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
75
/100
37
Assassin’s Creed Rogue
74
/100
38
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare
74
/100
39
The Jackbox Party Pack
74
/100
40
Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry
73
/100
41
The LEGO Movie - Videogame
72
/100
42
The Crew
71
/100
43
Assassin's Creed Rogue
71
/100
44
LEGO The Hobbit
70
/100
45
Abyss Odyssey
69
/100
46
Toybox Turbos
69
/100
47
Costume Quest 2
68
/100
48
Sniper Elite III
68
/100
49
Sniper Elite 3
67
/100
50
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series
66
/100
Child of Light
The Black Queen has stolen the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. You play as Aurora, a young princess with a pure heart whose soul is brought to the kingdom of Lemuria. Embark on a quest to recapture the three sources of light, defeat the Black Queen and restore the kingdom of Lemuria.
88
/100
05
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
87
/100
06
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Guacamelee! STCE is an enhanced version of Guacamelee! Gold Edition that adds in two huge new levels, an explosive new ‘Intenso’ power mode, 4-player local co-op support and more. You’ll need to use every bit of your skill and power to defeat STCE’s new challenges (including a scheming new boss- El Trio de la Muerte), in addition to everything the original game's sprawling world has to throw at you.
86
/100
07
Forza Horizon 2
86
/100
08
S
Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game based on the Alien franchise. As Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen Ripley, you will navigate through an increasingly volatile world as you find yourself confronted on all sides by a panicked population and an unpredictable Alien. You must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission but to simply stay alive. In addition to the main story mode there's Survivor mode in which the player needs to escape from a specially designed map fulfilling secondary objectives along the way, while being aggressively hunted by the alien. This mode includes online leaderboards.
86
/100
09
A
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
/100
10
Titanfall
85
/100
11
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
12
A
South Park: The Stick of Truth
84
/100
13
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
84
/100
14
Resident Evil
82
/100
15
FIFA 15
82
/100
16
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two
82
/100
17
S
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
81
/100
18
Wolfenstein: The New Order
81
/100
19
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
81
/100
20
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
81
/100
21
Far Cry 4
80
/100
22
NBA 2K15
80
/100
23
Madden NFL 15
80
/100
24
Ultra Street Fighter IV
79
/100
25
Trials Fusion
79
/100
26
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
79
/100
27
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
78
/100
28
GRID Autosport
78
/100
29
A
Watch Dogs
77
/100
30
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77
/100
31
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
76
/100
32
Destiny
76
/100
33
The Evil Within
75
/100
34
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
75
/100
35
Tropico 5
75
/100
36
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
75
/100
37
Assassin’s Creed Rogue
74
/100
38
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare
74
/100
39
The Jackbox Party Pack
74
/100
40
Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry
73
/100
41
The LEGO Movie - Videogame
72
/100
42
The Crew
71
/100
43
Assassin's Creed Rogue
71
/100
44
LEGO The Hobbit
70
/100
45
Abyss Odyssey
69
/100
46
Toybox Turbos
69
/100
47
Costume Quest 2
68
/100
48
Sniper Elite III
68
/100
49
Sniper Elite 3
67
/100
50
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series
66
/100
FAQ
What is the best Xbox 360 game of 2014?
Dark Souls II currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 827 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.