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Best Xbox Series X|S games of 2020
The 63 best Xbox Series X|S games released in 2020, ranked from 18,205 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox Series X|S game of 2020 is Hades, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2020.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 18,205 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
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
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
91
/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
B
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
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
91
/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
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
05
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered.
89
/100
06
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
07
B
Risk of Rain 2
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.
87
/100
08
S
Final Fantasy VII
A modern reimagining of one of the most iconic games of all time, Final Fantasy VII Remake harnesses the very latest technology to recreate and expand Square Enix's legendary RPG adventure for the current generation. Set in a post-industrial fantasy world that has fallen under the control of the shadowy Shinra Electric Power Company, take on the role of Cloud Strife - a mercenary and former member of Shinra's elite Soldier unit - and team up with anti-Shinra organization Avalanche as they step-up their resistance.
87
/100
09
S
Doom Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.
86
/100
10
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a role-playing game developed and published by Sega. Released in 2020, it is the eighth main entry in the Yakuza series. The game introduces a new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, and departs from the traditional action combat system, instead featuring turn-based combat with a party of characters. Set in the fictional city of Yokohama, the game follows Kasuga's quest for revenge and his journey through Japan's criminal underworld.
86
/100
11
Monster Train
86
/100
12
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
13
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
14
Microsoft Flight Simulator
85
/100
15
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
16
Genshin Impact
83
/100
17
A
Fortnite
83
/100
18
OMORI
82
/100
19
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
20
D
Ghostrunner
82
/100
21
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
22
The Pedestrian
82
/100
23
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
24
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
25
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
26
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
27
Townscaper
80
/100
28
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
29
Trackmania
79
/100
30
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
31
A
Valorant
78
/100
32
The Pathless
78
/100
33
Yes, Your Grace
77
/100
34
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
77
/100
35
Fall Guys
77
/100
36
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
37
Journey to the Savage Planet
76
/100
38
Bugsnax
76
/100
39
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
76
/100
40
Mortal Shell
75
/100
41
Rogue Company
75
/100
42
Iron Harvest
75
/100
43
Mafia: Definitive Edition
75
/100
44
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
74
/100
45
Gunfire Reborn
74
/100
46
Immortals Fenyx Rising
74
/100
47
Minecraft Dungeons
74
/100
48
A
Cyberpunk 2077
73
/100
49
C
Call of the Sea
72
/100
50
C
FIFA 21
72
/100
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
05
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered.
89
/100
06
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
88
/100
07
B
Risk of Rain 2
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.
87
/100
08
S
Final Fantasy VII
A modern reimagining of one of the most iconic games of all time, Final Fantasy VII Remake harnesses the very latest technology to recreate and expand Square Enix's legendary RPG adventure for the current generation. Set in a post-industrial fantasy world that has fallen under the control of the shadowy Shinra Electric Power Company, take on the role of Cloud Strife - a mercenary and former member of Shinra's elite Soldier unit - and team up with anti-Shinra organization Avalanche as they step-up their resistance.
87
/100
09
S
Doom Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.
86
/100
10
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a role-playing game developed and published by Sega. Released in 2020, it is the eighth main entry in the Yakuza series. The game introduces a new protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, and departs from the traditional action combat system, instead featuring turn-based combat with a party of characters. Set in the fictional city of Yokohama, the game follows Kasuga's quest for revenge and his journey through Japan's criminal underworld.
86
/100
11
Monster Train
86
/100
12
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
13
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
86
/100
14
Microsoft Flight Simulator
85
/100
15
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
85
/100
16
Genshin Impact
83
/100
17
A
Fortnite
83
/100
18
OMORI
82
/100
19
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82
/100
20
D
Ghostrunner
82
/100
21
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
22
The Pedestrian
82
/100
23
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
24
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
25
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
26
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
27
Townscaper
80
/100
28
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
29
Trackmania
79
/100
30
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
31
A
Valorant
78
/100
32
The Pathless
78
/100
33
Yes, Your Grace
77
/100
34
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
77
/100
35
Fall Guys
77
/100
36
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
76
/100
37
Journey to the Savage Planet
76
/100
38
Bugsnax
76
/100
39
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
76
/100
40
Mortal Shell
75
/100
41
Rogue Company
75
/100
42
Iron Harvest
75
/100
43
Mafia: Definitive Edition
75
/100
44
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
74
/100
45
Gunfire Reborn
74
/100
46
Immortals Fenyx Rising
74
/100
47
Minecraft Dungeons
74
/100
48
A
Cyberpunk 2077
73
/100
49
C
Call of the Sea
72
/100
50
C
FIFA 21
72
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Xbox Series X|S game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 ratings. It holds a B grade from the Tier community — 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.