Best Xbox One games of 2009
The 25 best Xbox One games released in 2009, ranked from 19,153 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox One game of 2009 is Street Fighter IV, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated août 2026.
Street Fighter IV
91
/100
02
Ticket to Ride
91
/100
03
Dragon Age: Origins
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
Bayonetta
A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
90
/100
05
A
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
89
/100
06
Machinarium
Machinarium is award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost and Botanicula. A little robot who’s been thrown out to the scrap yard behind the city must return and confront the Black Cap Brotherhood and save his robot-girl friend.
88
/100
07
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
86
/100
08
Persona 3 Portable
84
/100
09
Battlefield 1943
84
/100
10
Torchlight
In this ARPG you control a hero who explores a series of randomized dungeons, fightinghordes of enemies and collecting equipment, gold, and loot while doing so. The game also features a town , to which the hero can return to sell and buy gear and items and pick up quests. As you progress into the dungeon, you get to battle unique bosses that advance the main storyline by completing quests revolving around them. Optionally, the player may take on side quests, random quests or visit branching dungeon areas to further develop their character.
83
/100
11
Trials HD
83
/100
12
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Minecraft
83
/100
13
Final Fantasy XIII
81
/100
14
Borderlands
81
/100
15
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
81
/100
16
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
80
/100
17
Overlord II
79
/100
18
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
79
/100
19
Resident Evil 5
78
/100
20
Prototype
78
/100
21
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
78
/100
22
Halo 3: ODST
78
/100
23
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
76
/100
24
Plants vs. Zombies
71
/100
25
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
66
/100
What is the best Xbox One game of 2009?
Street Fighter IV currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 213 ratings. Ranking updated août 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.