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Best Xbox One games of 2018
The 122 best Xbox One games released in 2018, ranked from 28,537 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox One game of 2018 is Return of the Obra Dinn, with a critic score of 95/100 — 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: 2018.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 28,537 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
02
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God, in multi-award winning RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2.
94
/100
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
02
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
There can only be one God. The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Master deep, tactical combat. Join up to 3 other players - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God, in multi-award winning RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2.
94
/100
04
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
A
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
06
B
Forza Horizon 4
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.
90
/100
07
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options. Will you be an unknown, invisible ghost, or a brutal, silent assassin? Upgrade new tools and techniques that suit your playstyle and complete optional objectives to unlock entirely new ways to approach the game. Finish the main story to unlock a New Game Plus mode with even more options and challenges.
89
/100
08
A
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
09
Touhou Luna Nights
Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) video game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.
88
/100
10
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
87
/100
11
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
12
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
13
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
14
Iconoclasts
86
/100
15
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
16
A
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
17
Frostpunk
85
/100
18
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
85
/100
19
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
20
Yoku's Island Express
84
/100
21
D
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
22
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
23
The Messenger
84
/100
24
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
25
F1 2018
84
/100
26
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
27
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
28
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
84
/100
29
A
Subnautica
83
/100
30
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
31
SoulCalibur VI
83
/100
32
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
33
Atom RPG
83
/100
34
Hitman 2
82
/100
35
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
36
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
82
/100
37
Moonlighter
82
/100
38
Among Us
82
/100
39
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
40
Gris
81
/100
41
CrossCode
81
/100
42
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
81
/100
43
Unravel Two
81
/100
44
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
45
Donut County
80
/100
46
A
Far Cry 5
80
/100
47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
80
/100
48
FIFA 19
80
/100
49
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
50
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019
80
/100
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
A
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
06
B
Forza Horizon 4
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.
90
/100
07
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options. Will you be an unknown, invisible ghost, or a brutal, silent assassin? Upgrade new tools and techniques that suit your playstyle and complete optional objectives to unlock entirely new ways to approach the game. Finish the main story to unlock a New Game Plus mode with even more options and challenges.
89
/100
08
A
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
09
Touhou Luna Nights
Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) video game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.
88
/100
10
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
87
/100
11
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
12
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
13
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
14
Iconoclasts
86
/100
15
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
16
A
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
17
Frostpunk
85
/100
18
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
85
/100
19
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
20
Yoku's Island Express
84
/100
21
D
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
22
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
23
The Messenger
84
/100
24
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
25
F1 2018
84
/100
26
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
27
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
28
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
84
/100
29
A
Subnautica
83
/100
30
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
31
SoulCalibur VI
83
/100
32
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
33
Atom RPG
83
/100
34
Hitman 2
82
/100
35
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
36
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
82
/100
37
Moonlighter
82
/100
38
Among Us
82
/100
39
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
40
Gris
81
/100
41
CrossCode
81
/100
42
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
81
/100
43
Unravel Two
81
/100
44
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
45
Donut County
80
/100
46
A
Far Cry 5
80
/100
47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
80
/100
48
FIFA 19
80
/100
49
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
80
/100
50
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019
80
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Xbox One game of 2018?
Return of the Obra Dinn currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 476 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.