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Best Xbox One games of 2013
The 81 best Xbox One games released in 2013, ranked from 38,534 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox One game of 2013 is BioShock Infinite, with a critic score of 93/100 — 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 38,534 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
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
02
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
03
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
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
02
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
03
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
04
The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
87
/100
05
TowerFall Ascension
Enter the land of TowerFall with your friends and engage in the noble and brutal tradition of bow-and-arrow combat. TowerFall is an archery combat platformer for 1-4 players, with an arcade co-op mode and hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but combat is fast and fierce. The focus is on player mastery and friendly rivalry. TowerFall Ascension is an enhanced version of the original Ouya release. TowerFall Ascension was initially released on PlayStation 4 and Windows, through Steam, in March 2014, with Mac and Linux versions available soon after. A Vita and Xbox One version have also been released. The original Ouya game was eventually updated with Ascension's content in August 2014, according to the archived page, but the page's release date was later changed to November 2016. A Nintendo Switch version of the game, under the original title of TowerFall, was released in 2018 with all the content from Acension and the Dark World expansion as well as some new exclusive features and updates.
87
/100
06
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
86
/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
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
11
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
12
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
13
Risk of Rain
85
/100
14
Cookie Clicker
85
/100
15
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
85
/100
16
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
17
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
18
Saints Row IV
84
/100
19
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
20
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
21
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
22
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
23
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
24
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
25
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
26
B
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
27
Marvel Heroes
81
/100
28
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
29
S
Outlast
80
/100
30
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
31
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
32
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
33
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
34
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
35
NBA 2K14
80
/100
36
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
37
140
80
/100
38
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
39
Forza Motorsport 5
79
/100
40
Don't Starve
79
/100
41
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
/100
42
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
43
Path of Exile
78
/100
44
Dead Rising 3
78
/100
45
Dead Space 3
77
/100
46
Reus
75
/100
47
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
75
/100
48
S
Payday 2
75
/100
49
S
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
75
/100
50
Neverwinter
74
/100
The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
87
/100
05
TowerFall Ascension
Enter the land of TowerFall with your friends and engage in the noble and brutal tradition of bow-and-arrow combat. TowerFall is an archery combat platformer for 1-4 players, with an arcade co-op mode and hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but combat is fast and fierce. The focus is on player mastery and friendly rivalry. TowerFall Ascension is an enhanced version of the original Ouya release. TowerFall Ascension was initially released on PlayStation 4 and Windows, through Steam, in March 2014, with Mac and Linux versions available soon after. A Vita and Xbox One version have also been released. The original Ouya game was eventually updated with Ascension's content in August 2014, according to the archived page, but the page's release date was later changed to November 2016. A Nintendo Switch version of the game, under the original title of TowerFall, was released in 2018 with all the content from Acension and the Dark World expansion as well as some new exclusive features and updates.
87
/100
06
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Based on the international versions of the games that were previously only released in Japan and Europe, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings these timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike.
86
/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
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
11
DmC: Devil May Cry
85
/100
12
BattleBlock Theater
85
/100
13
Risk of Rain
85
/100
14
Cookie Clicker
85
/100
15
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
85
/100
16
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
17
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
18
Saints Row IV
84
/100
19
S
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
83
/100
20
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
21
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
22
The Walking Dead: Season Two
81
/100
23
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
24
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
25
A
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
81
/100
26
B
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
27
Marvel Heroes
81
/100
28
Need for Speed: Rivals
80
/100
29
S
Outlast
80
/100
30
S
The Walking Dead: Season 2
80
/100
31
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
/100
32
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst
80
/100
33
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
34
The Walking Dead: 400 Days
80
/100
35
NBA 2K14
80
/100
36
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
37
140
80
/100
38
The Wolf Among Us
80
/100
39
Forza Motorsport 5
79
/100
40
Don't Starve
79
/100
41
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
78
/100
42
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
43
Path of Exile
78
/100
44
Dead Rising 3
78
/100
45
Dead Space 3
77
/100
46
Reus
75
/100
47
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
75
/100
48
S
Payday 2
75
/100
49
S
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
75
/100
50
Neverwinter
74
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Xbox One game of 2013?
BioShock Infinite currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 2,621 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.