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Best Xbox One games of 2020
The 144 best Xbox One games released in 2020, ranked from 13,335 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox One game of 2020 is Hades, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
A
Hades
93
/100
03
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
A
Hades
93
/100
03
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
04
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
05
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
06
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
07
Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for. Connect and play with or against each other in all-new modes like "Zone Battle," which shakes up traditional 1-on-1 Tetris gameplay via the time-stopping Zone mechanic, or try the innovative co-op of "Connected" mode, where up to three players can literally connect their Tetris playfields together and play as one, as they work together to take down a series of increasingly-challenging CPU-controlled bosses.
89
/100
08
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
09
F1 2020
88
/100
10
The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
88
/100
11
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
12
Wasteland 3
87
/100
13
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
14
Doom Eternal
86
/100
15
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
16
Monster Train
86
/100
17
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
18
Desperados III
86
/100
19
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
20
Microsoft Flight Simulator
85
/100
21
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
22
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
23
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
24
Spiritfarer
84
/100
25
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
26
Paradise Killer
84
/100
27
Gears Tactics
84
/100
28
Art of Rally
83
/100
29
Fortnite
83
/100
30
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
31
Carto
82
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
33
Ghostrunner
82
/100
34
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
35
The Pedestrian
82
/100
36
Creaks
82
/100
37
Football Manager 2021
82
/100
38
Yakuza 5 Remastered
82
/100
39
Disc Room
82
/100
40
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
41
Huntdown
82
/100
42
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
43
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
44
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
45
SnowRunner
81
/100
46
Wingspan
81
/100
47
Dirt 5
81
/100
48
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
49
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
50
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Now available on modern platforms, the world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences.
90
/100
05
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
06
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
89
/100
07
Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for. Connect and play with or against each other in all-new modes like "Zone Battle," which shakes up traditional 1-on-1 Tetris gameplay via the time-stopping Zone mechanic, or try the innovative co-op of "Connected" mode, where up to three players can literally connect their Tetris playfields together and play as one, as they work together to take down a series of increasingly-challenging CPU-controlled bosses.
89
/100
08
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
09
F1 2020
88
/100
10
The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
88
/100
11
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
12
Wasteland 3
87
/100
13
Observer: System Redux
86
/100
14
Doom Eternal
86
/100
15
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
86
/100
16
Monster Train
86
/100
17
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
18
Desperados III
86
/100
19
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
20
Microsoft Flight Simulator
85
/100
21
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
22
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
85
/100
23
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
24
Spiritfarer
84
/100
25
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
26
Paradise Killer
84
/100
27
Gears Tactics
84
/100
28
Art of Rally
83
/100
29
Fortnite
83
/100
30
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
31
Carto
82
/100
32
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
33
Ghostrunner
82
/100
34
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
35
The Pedestrian
82
/100
36
Creaks
82
/100
37
Football Manager 2021
82
/100
38
Yakuza 5 Remastered
82
/100
39
Disc Room
82
/100
40
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
41
Huntdown
82
/100
42
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
43
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
44
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
45
SnowRunner
81
/100
46
Wingspan
81
/100
47
Dirt 5
81
/100
48
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
49
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
50
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
FAQ
What is the best Xbox One game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 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.