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Best long games on Xbox Series X|S

The 94 best long games on Xbox Series X|S, ranked from 30,675 critic and player ratings.

The best long game on Xbox Series X|S right now is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100. 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.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 30,675 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 50

01 Elden Ring S Elden Ring 2022 · 2,312 ratings · 5 Tier votes Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses. 97 /100
02 Satisfactory Satisfactory 2024 · 211 ratings Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction! 95 /100
03 Baldur's Gate III S Baldur's Gate III 2023 · 1,632 ratings · 3 Tier votes An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. 94 /100
04 Metaphor: ReFantazio S Metaphor: ReFantazio 2024 · 109 ratings · 1 Tier vote From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends. 94 /100
05 Persona 5 Royal Persona 5 Royal 2019 · 680 ratings An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020. 94 /100
06 Hades B Hades 2020 · 1,767 ratings · 6 Tier votes 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
07 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II S Kingdom Come: Deliverance II 2025 · 267 ratings · 1 Tier vote A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions. 93 /100
08 Hades II S Hades II 2025 · 172 ratings · 1 Tier vote Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. 93 /100
09 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition 2018 · 148 ratings 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. 93 /100
10 Final Fantasy XVI Final Fantasy XVI 2023 · 216 ratings A single-player action RPG set in a high-fantasy world where warring nations and powerful summoned Eikons shape political intrigue and personal vengeance. Players control Clive, a former shield bearer whose life is upended by tragedy. Engage in fast-paced, tactical real-time combat that blends heavy weapons, Eikon-driven abilities, and cinematic set pieces. Deeply narrative-driven, the game emphasizes character development, expansive locales to explore, and dramatic boss encounters while offering layered combat customization through combos, parries, and skill upgrades. 92 /100
11 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt A The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2015 · 5,489 ratings · 14 Tier votes 92 /100
12 Balatro Balatro 2024 · 402 ratings 91 /100
13 Death Stranding Director's Cut Death Stranding Director's Cut 2021 · 147 ratings 91 /100
14 Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Disco Elysium: The Final Cut 2021 · 228 ratings 91 /100
15 Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dragon’s Dogma 2 2024 · 85 ratings 91 /100
16 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dragon Age: The Veilguard 2024 · 145 ratings 91 /100
17 Kingdom Hearts III Kingdom Hearts III 2019 · 244 ratings 90 /100
18 Diablo IV Diablo IV 2023 · 379 ratings 90 /100
19 Hollow Knight: Silksong A Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025 · 515 ratings · 2 Tier votes 90 /100
20 ARC Raiders C ARC Raiders 2025 · 272 ratings · 1 Tier vote 89 /100
21 Overwatch A Overwatch 2016 · 1,175 ratings · 1 Tier vote 89 /100
22 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth S Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 2024 · 154 ratings · 1 Tier vote 89 /100
23 Persona 3 Reload Persona 3 Reload 2024 · 132 ratings 89 /100
24 Assassin's Creed Odyssey A Assassin's Creed Odyssey 2018 · 977 ratings · 2 Tier votes 88 /100
25 Path of Exile 2 Path of Exile 2 2024 · 215 ratings 88 /100
26 Grand Theft Auto V A Grand Theft Auto V 2013 · 5,978 ratings · 27 Tier votes 88 /100
27 Monster Hunter Rise Monster Hunter Rise 2021 · 123 ratings 88 /100
28 Black Myth: Wukong Black Myth: Wukong 2024 · 249 ratings 88 /100
29 Persona 3 Portable Persona 3 Portable 2009 · 130 ratings 88 /100
30 Euro Truck Simulator 2 S Euro Truck Simulator 2 2012 · 416 ratings · 1 Tier vote 88 /100
31 Albion Online Albion Online 2017 · 150 ratings 88 /100
32 Starbound Starbound 2016 · 234 ratings 87 /100
33 Risk of Rain 2 B Risk of Rain 2 2020 · 269 ratings · 1 Tier vote 87 /100
34 Tales of Arise Tales of Arise 2021 · 88 ratings 87 /100
35 Mass Effect Legendary Edition Mass Effect Legendary Edition 2021 · 366 ratings 87 /100
36 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 S Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 2025 · 975 ratings · 5 Tier votes 87 /100
37 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 2023 · 107 ratings 87 /100
38 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2024 · 149 ratings 86 /100
39 Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom 2018 · 133 ratings 86 /100
40 Yakuza: Like a Dragon Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2020 · 177 ratings 86 /100
41 Assassin's Creed Origins A Assassin's Creed Origins 2017 · 1,104 ratings · 1 Tier vote 86 /100
42 Battlefield 6 A Battlefield 6 2025 · 183 ratings · 2 Tier votes 86 /100
43 Crimson Desert Crimson Desert 2026 · 121 ratings 86 /100
44 Starfield Starfield 2023 · 348 ratings 85 /100
45 Final Fantasy XIV Online A Final Fantasy XIV Online 2013 · 239 ratings · 1 Tier vote 85 /100
46 Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Tom Clancy's The Division 2 2019 · 306 ratings 85 /100
47 Avowed Avowed 2025 · 102 ratings 85 /100
48 Assassin's Creed Valhalla Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020 · 466 ratings 85 /100
49 Cookie Clicker Cookie Clicker 2013 · 109 ratings 85 /100
50 Bravely Default Bravely Default 2013 · 80 ratings 85 /100
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What is the best long game on Xbox Series X|S?

Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,312 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — 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.