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Best long games on Xbox 360

The 32 best long games on Xbox 360, ranked from 28,511 critic and player ratings.

The best long game on Xbox 360 right now is Mass Effect Trilogy, with a critic score of 92/100. Updated October 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.
  • Only games with a measured main story of 40 hours or more are listed: HowLongToBeat first, IGDB when HowLongToBeat has no figure.
  • 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: 1970 to 2026.
  • 32 games are listed on this page, carrying 28,511 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 32

01 Mass Effect Trilogy S Mass Effect Trilogy 2012 · 712 ratings · 1 Tier vote Experience all three award winning Mass Effect titles at an amazing value with the Mass Effect Trilogy. As Commander Shepard, rise to become the galaxy’s most elite soldier and lead an all-out war to stop an ancient and ruthless enemy: the Reapers. With over 75 hours of content and more than 300 awards, one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises is available for the first time in a premium foiled box set. Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. Assemble and lead your team aboard the SSV Normandy, the most advanced ship in the galaxy, and travel to distant and unexplored star systems. On your journey, meet a cast of intriguing characters each with their own story to tell. Wield devastating weapons and customize them with upgrades to create new and devastating attacks. All the thrilling action and your decisions culminate into a heroic battle against the greatest threat ever known. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands—how will you chose to fight for it? 92 /100
02 Deus Ex: Human Revolution A Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011 · 1,048 ratings · 1 Tier vote In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path. You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future. 92 /100
03 Dark Souls S Dark Souls 2011 · 1,731 ratings · 1 Tier vote Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre. 91 /100
04 Spelunky S Spelunky 2012 · 188 ratings · 1 Tier vote Spelunky (also known as Spelunky HD) is a remake of Spelunky (now known as Spelunky Classic), an open source indie platformer video game created by Derek Yu and originally released as freeware for Microsoft Windows. The player controls a spelunker who explores a series of caves while collecting treasure, saving damsels, fighting enemies and dodging traps. The caves are procedurally generated, making each run through the game unique. Spelunky is one of the first examples of a roguelike-like, borrowing concepts from the roguelike genre, and was the influence for many later roguelike-like games. 91 /100
05 Dark Souls II S Dark Souls II 2014 · 850 ratings · 1 Tier vote 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
06 Dragon Age: Origins S Dragon Age: Origins 2009 · 1,742 ratings · 1 Tier vote Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system. 90 /100
07 Fallout 3 C Fallout 3 2008 · 1,780 ratings · 2 Tier votes Fallout 3 from the creators of the award-winning Oblivion, featuring one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders and other dangers of the Wasteland. Prepare for the future. The third game in the Fallout series, Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) set in a post-apocalyptic Washington DC. Combining the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong, with the kitschy naivety of American 1950s nuclear propaganda, Fallout 3 will satisfy both players familiar with the popular first two games in its series as well as those coming to the franchise for the first time. 89 /100
08 Grand Theft Auto V A Grand Theft Auto V 2013 · 5,978 ratings · 27 Tier votes This bundle contains the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, the standalone game Grand Theft Auto Online and the story mode add-on of Grand Theft Auto V. 88 /100
09 Dragon Age: Inquisition A Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014 · 1,080 ratings · 1 Tier vote 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
10 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin S Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 2015 · 446 ratings · 1 Tier vote Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is an enhanced edition of Dark Souls II, released in April 2015 by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment. This version includes updated graphics, improved performance, and all previously released DLC expansions (Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King). It also features rebalanced gameplay, new enemy placements, additional NPCs, and expanded lore, 87 /100
11 Mortal Kombat (2011) Mortal Kombat (2011) 2011 · 457 ratings 85 /100
12 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2009 · 139 ratings 84 /100
13 Diablo III A Diablo III 2012 · 945 ratings · 1 Tier vote 83 /100
14 Torchlight Torchlight 2009 · 264 ratings 83 /100
15 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Tekken Tag Tournament 2 2012 · 111 ratings 83 /100
16 Minecraft S Minecraft 2016 · 576 ratings · 12 Tier votes 81 /100
17 Final Fantasy XIII A Final Fantasy XIII 2009 · 423 ratings · 1 Tier vote 81 /100
18 Prison Architect Prison Architect 2015 · 198 ratings 81 /100
19 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive C Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2012 · 1,348 ratings · 5 Tier votes 81 /100
20 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006 · 1,583 ratings 81 /100
21 Risen Risen 2009 · 187 ratings 80 /100
22 STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN 2012 · 93 ratings 80 /100
23 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim B The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011 · 4,353 ratings · 2 Tier votes 80 /100
24 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen 2013 · 172 ratings 78 /100
25 Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2008 · 104 ratings 76 /100
26 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 2011 · 175 ratings 75 /100
27 Tropico 4 Tropico 4 2011 · 126 ratings 74 /100
28 Mad Max Mad Max 2015 · 574 ratings 72 /100
29 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII 2013 · 104 ratings 70 /100
30 WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2011 WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2011 2010 · 82 ratings 70 /100
31 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind S The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind 2002 · 856 ratings · 1 Tier vote 63 /100
32 Warface Warface 2013 · 86 ratings 54 /100
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What is the best long game on Xbox 360?

Mass Effect Trilogy currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 712 ratings. Ranking updated October 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.