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Best Xbox One games of 2014
The 111 best Xbox One games released in 2014, ranked from 32,849 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox One game of 2014 is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, with a critic score of 91/100 — 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: 2014.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 32,849 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
02
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
03
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
89
/100
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
02
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
03
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
89
/100
04
Metro 2033 Redux
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic Metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth. All the gameplay improvements and features from the acclaimed sequel Metro: Last Light have been transferred to Metro 2033 Redux – superior AI, controls, animation, weapon handling and many more – to create a thrilling experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With two unique play-styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode included, Metro 2033 Redux offers hours of AAA gameplay for an incredible price.
88
/100
05
A
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
06
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
07
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
08
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
87
/100
09
Divinity: Original Sin
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit. Divinity: Original Sin is a game that gives you a lot of freedom and plenty of gameplay mechanics to use or abuse. The game's epic story may drive you toward your ultimate end-goal, but how you get there is entirely up to you. Or up to you and a friend, because Divinity: Original Sin can be played completely cooperatively, and features both online and local drop-in/drop-out multiplayer. Great adventures become even greater when shared with a trusted comrade-in-arms!
87
/100
10
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a faithful remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee where the pre-rendered sceneries are recreated in real-time 3D without changing the original gameplay. It also replaces the single screens linked together of the original version into a true 2.5D side-scrolling game. While there are various enhancements and details to the character and the scenery, the basic gameplay is still largely similar in a side by side comparison. The GameSpeak system Abe uses to command and talk to other characters start with the same commands, but can later be expanded. This version of the game supports leaderboards for the completion time of each mode and the overall game. There are three difficulty levels and the game. It includes the original cooperative function of the original game when another player can take over when the first player dies, taking turns controlling Abe.
87
/100
11
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
86
/100
12
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
13
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
86
/100
14
Forza Horizon 2
86
/100
15
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
86
/100
16
S
Alien: Isolation
86
/100
17
A
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
/100
18
The Talos Principle
85
/100
19
Titanfall
85
/100
20
Assetto Corsa
85
/100
21
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode One: Zer0 Sum
85
/100
22
A
South Park: The Stick of Truth
84
/100
23
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
84
/100
24
Metro Redux
83
/100
25
This War of Mine
83
/100
26
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
82
/100
27
Resident Evil
82
/100
28
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
82
/100
29
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
82
/100
30
Sunset Overdrive
82
/100
31
FIFA 15
82
/100
32
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two
82
/100
33
Lethal League
82
/100
34
Elite: Dangerous
82
/100
35
A
Wolfenstein: The New Order
81
/100
36
The Banner Saga
81
/100
37
Puyo Puyo Tetris
81
/100
38
Velocity 2X
80
/100
39
A
Far Cry 4
80
/100
40
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
80
/100
41
NBA 2K15
80
/100
42
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
80
/100
43
AirMech Arena
80
/100
44
Trials Fusion
79
/100
45
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
79
/100
46
Dungeon of the Endless
79
/100
47
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones
79
/100
48
B
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
78
/100
49
A
Watch Dogs
77
/100
50
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77
/100
Metro 2033 Redux
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic Metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth. All the gameplay improvements and features from the acclaimed sequel Metro: Last Light have been transferred to Metro 2033 Redux – superior AI, controls, animation, weapon handling and many more – to create a thrilling experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With two unique play-styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode included, Metro 2033 Redux offers hours of AAA gameplay for an incredible price.
88
/100
05
A
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
06
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
07
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
08
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
87
/100
09
Divinity: Original Sin
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit. Divinity: Original Sin is a game that gives you a lot of freedom and plenty of gameplay mechanics to use or abuse. The game's epic story may drive you toward your ultimate end-goal, but how you get there is entirely up to you. Or up to you and a friend, because Divinity: Original Sin can be played completely cooperatively, and features both online and local drop-in/drop-out multiplayer. Great adventures become even greater when shared with a trusted comrade-in-arms!
87
/100
10
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a faithful remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee where the pre-rendered sceneries are recreated in real-time 3D without changing the original gameplay. It also replaces the single screens linked together of the original version into a true 2.5D side-scrolling game. While there are various enhancements and details to the character and the scenery, the basic gameplay is still largely similar in a side by side comparison. The GameSpeak system Abe uses to command and talk to other characters start with the same commands, but can later be expanded. This version of the game supports leaderboards for the completion time of each mode and the overall game. There are three difficulty levels and the game. It includes the original cooperative function of the original game when another player can take over when the first player dies, taking turns controlling Abe.
87
/100
11
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
86
/100
12
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
13
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
86
/100
14
Forza Horizon 2
86
/100
15
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
86
/100
16
S
Alien: Isolation
86
/100
17
A
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
/100
18
The Talos Principle
85
/100
19
Titanfall
85
/100
20
Assetto Corsa
85
/100
21
Tales from the Borderlands - Episode One: Zer0 Sum
85
/100
22
A
South Park: The Stick of Truth
84
/100
23
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
84
/100
24
Metro Redux
83
/100
25
This War of Mine
83
/100
26
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
82
/100
27
Resident Evil
82
/100
28
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
82
/100
29
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
82
/100
30
Sunset Overdrive
82
/100
31
FIFA 15
82
/100
32
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two
82
/100
33
Lethal League
82
/100
34
Elite: Dangerous
82
/100
35
A
Wolfenstein: The New Order
81
/100
36
The Banner Saga
81
/100
37
Puyo Puyo Tetris
81
/100
38
Velocity 2X
80
/100
39
A
Far Cry 4
80
/100
40
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
80
/100
41
NBA 2K15
80
/100
42
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
80
/100
43
AirMech Arena
80
/100
44
Trials Fusion
79
/100
45
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
79
/100
46
Dungeon of the Endless
79
/100
47
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones
79
/100
48
B
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
78
/100
49
A
Watch Dogs
77
/100
50
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
77
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Xbox One game of 2014?
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 322 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.