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Best Xbox One games of 2017

The 74 best Xbox One games released in 2017, ranked from 22,804 critic and player ratings.

The best Xbox One game of 2017 is OKAMI HD, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated November 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: 2017.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 22,804 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 50

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01 OKAMI HD OKAMI HD 2017 · 357 ratings · finished by 9% 92 /100
02 Hollow Knight A Hollow Knight 2017 · 2,277 ratings · 14 Tier votes · finished by 20% · 7 h to beat A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas. 91 /100
03 SteamWorld Dig 2 SteamWorld Dig 2 2017 · 194 ratings · finished by 12% SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend… 89 /100
04 Night in the Woods Night in the Woods 2017 · 313 ratings · finished by 32% Night In The Woods is an adventure game heavily focused on story, characters and exploration, with some platforming to get around town. Mae's a cat so the roofs and ledges and powerlines are all her playground, and she's not the only one up there by a long shot. You'll also be doing various activities and interacting with the world in different ways, getting to know the townspeople, hanging out with friends, exploring Possum Springs inside and out, and venturing into the surrounding areas. 88 /100
05 Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age 2017 · 90 ratings "FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: – The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference – Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles – Speed Mode – Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. – True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. – Modern advancements including PlayStation4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times – An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games" 88 /100
06 What Remains of Edith Finch What Remains of Edith Finch 2017 · 999 ratings · finished by 38% What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members themselves. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspective and that each story ends with that family member's death. It's a game about what it feels like to be humbled and astonished by the vast and unknowable world around us. You'll follow Edith Finch as she explores the history of her family and tries to figure out why she's the last Finch left alive. 87 /100
07 Cuphead A Cuphead 2017 · 932 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 21% Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets. Cuphead is all action, all the time. 87 /100
08 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus A Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017 · 644 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 28% Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the eleventh installment of the Wolfenstein series and a sequel to the 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order. The game follows the main protagonist, William Joseph "B.J." Blazkowicz, in his efforts to ignite a Second American Revolution. The game is played from a first-person perspective and most of its levels are navigated on foot. The story is arranged in chapters, which players complete in order to progress. A binary choice in the prologue alters the game's entire storyline; some characters and small plot points are replaced throughout the timelines. The game features a variety of weapons, most of which can be dual wielded. A cover system is also present. 87 /100
09 Injustice 2 Injustice 2 2017 · 252 ratings · finished by 16% Power up and build the ultimate version of your favorite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. With a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, INJUSTICE 2 allows you to equip every iconic character with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Experience an unprecedented level of control over how your favorite characters look, how they fight, and how they develop across a huge variety of game modes. This is your super Hero. Your Journey. Your Injustice. 86 /100
10 Assassin's Creed Origins B Assassin's Creed Origins 2017 · 1,112 ratings · 3 Tier votes Assassin’s Creed Origins is an action-adventure game set in ancient Egypt at the end of the Ptolemaic era. The story follows Bayek, a Medjay tasked with protecting the people, as personal tragedy draws him into a wider conflict that leads to the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood. The game features a large open-world recreation of Egypt, including cities, deserts, and the Nile, with an increased emphasis on exploration. Gameplay combines stealth, melee and ranged combat, and role-playing elements such as character leveling, skill trees, and gear progression. 86 /100
11 NieR: Automata S NieR: Automata 2017 · 1,586 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 27% 86 /100
12 Sonic Mania Sonic Mania 2017 · 330 ratings · finished by 10% 85 /100
13 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard B Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017 · 1,110 ratings · 7 Tier votes · finished by 26% 85 /100
14 Yakuza Kiwami 2 Yakuza Kiwami 2 2017 · 167 ratings · finished by 16% 85 /100
15 Monument Valley 2 Monument Valley 2 2017 · 101 ratings 85 /100
16 Tekken 7 Tekken 7 2017 · 273 ratings · finished by 12% 85 /100
17 South Park: The Fractured But Whole B South Park: The Fractured But Whole 2017 · 352 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 24% 85 /100
18 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice C Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice 2017 · 1,097 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 25% · 8 h to beat 84 /100
19 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 2017 · 83 ratings 84 /100
20 Middle-earth: Shadow of War S Middle-earth: Shadow of War 2017 · 482 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 13% 84 /100
21 The Sexy Brutale The Sexy Brutale 2017 · 150 ratings · finished by 7% 83 /100
22 Dark Souls III: The Ringed City Dark Souls III: The Ringed City 2017 · 132 ratings 83 /100
23 Thimbleweed Park Thimbleweed Park 2017 · 132 ratings 83 /100
24 Destiny 2 Destiny 2 2017 · 638 ratings · finished by 7% · 6 h to beat 82 /100
25 Gorogoa Gorogoa 2017 · 177 ratings · finished by 29% 82 /100
26 The Long Dark The Long Dark 2017 · 199 ratings · finished by 5% 82 /100
27 Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Dishonored: Death of the Outsider 2017 · 226 ratings · finished by 18% 82 /100
28 The Evil Within 2 The Evil Within 2 2017 · 285 ratings · finished by 20% 81 /100
29 PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds F PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds 2017 · 2,011 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 5% · 29 h to beat 81 /100
30 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Halo Wars: Definitive Edition 2017 · 165 ratings 81 /100
31 FIFA 18 FIFA 18 2017 · 271 ratings · finished by 13% 80 /100
32 Battlerite Battlerite 2017 · 95 ratings · finished by 2% 80 /100
33 Darkwood Darkwood 2017 · 84 ratings · finished by 5% 80 /100
34 A Hat in Time A Hat in Time 2017 · 248 ratings · finished by 16% 80 /100
35 Paladins Paladins 2017 · 284 ratings · finished by 3% 79 /100
36 Stories Untold Stories Untold 2017 · 90 ratings · finished by 10% 78 /100
37 Tacoma Tacoma 2017 · 126 ratings · finished by 13% 78 /100
38 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy S Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy 2017 · 377 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 11% 78 /100
39 Outlast 2 S Outlast 2 2017 · 253 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 17% 78 /100
40 Little Nightmares A Little Nightmares 2017 · 748 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 15% · 3 h to beat 78 /100
41 Full Throttle Remastered Full Throttle Remastered 2017 · 93 ratings · finished by 11% 78 /100
42 Slime Rancher B Slime Rancher 2017 · 252 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 11% 78 /100
43 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Life is Strange: Before the Storm 2017 · 500 ratings · finished by 33% 77 /100
44 Observеr Observеr 2017 · 482 ratings · finished by 15% 77 /100
45 Old Man's Journey Old Man's Journey 2017 · 98 ratings · finished by 13% 77 /100
46 For Honor For Honor 2017 · 270 ratings · finished by 5% 77 /100
47 Sniper Elite 4 A Sniper Elite 4 2017 · 199 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 10% 76 /100
48 Ruiner Ruiner 2017 · 127 ratings · finished by 11% 76 /100
49 Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition 2017 · 639 ratings · finished by 16% 76 /100
50 Prey Prey 2017 · 702 ratings · finished by 21% · 16 h to beat 76 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Xbox One game of 2017?

OKAMI HD currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 357 ratings. Ranking updated November 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.