Best Xbox games of 2005
The 49 best Xbox games released in 2005, ranked from 10,150 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox game of 2005 is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated août 2026.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
02
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30 will immerse players in the historic, eight-day invasion of Normandy - with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay. One of a kind: Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Real military tactics: Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. Real soldiers: Featuring a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance, and style. Revolutionary AI system: Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. Unprecedented authenticity: Historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events, and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery, and eyewitness accounts. Innovative multiplayer: Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives. Award-winning team: Gearbox Software, creators of Half-Life Opposing Force and developers of James Bond: Nightfire, Counter-Strike, and Halo (PC).
92
/100
03
Burnout Revenge
89
/100
Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
85
/100
05
Indigo Prophecy
Indigo Prophecy is an action-adventure game that involves the player in making decisions to alter the narrative. The name change in North America was made to avoid confusion with Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 documentary film, which was released in 2004. Indigo Prophecy introduced elements like ethical ambiguity, romance, the inability to perish, and interactive storytelling that would endure in Quantic Dream later games.
85
/100
06
Psychonauts
Psychonauts is a platform-adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions and released in 2005. It follows Razputin “Raz” Aquato, a young psychic who runs away from the circus to attend a summer camp for aspiring psychonauts. Players explore imaginative levels set inside the minds of different characters, each reflecting their mental states. Gameplay combines platforming, combat, and the use of psychic abilities such as telekinesis and levitation. The game was praised for its creativity, humor, and distinctive art style.
85
/100
07
The Warriors
84
/100
08
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
84
/100
09
Fable: The Lost Chapters
83
/100
10
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
81
/100
11
Star Wars: Republic Commando
81
/100
12
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
80
/100
13
Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
80
/100
14
Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition
79
/100
15
Serious Sam II
78
/100
16
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
78
/100
17
Star Wars: Republic Commando
78
/100
18
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
78
/100
19
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
78
/100
20
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
78
/100
21
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
77
/100
22
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
76
/100
23
Project: Snowblind
76
/100
24
Star Wars: Battlefront II
76
/100
25
Still Life
75
/100
26
Area 51 (2005)
75
/100
27
Serious Sam 2
74
/100
28
Ultimate Spider-Man
74
/100
29
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
74
/100
30
The Suffering: Ties That Bind
74
/100
31
Madagascar
73
/100
32
Gun
73
/100
33
Total Overdose
72
/100
34
Sudeki
72
/100
35
Medal of Honor: European Assault
72
/100
36
Destroy All Humans!
70
/100
37
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
70
/100
38
James Bond 007: From Russia with Love
70
/100
39
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
70
/100
40
The Punisher
68
/100
41
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
67
/100
42
Cold Fear
66
/100
43
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
66
/100
44
The Matrix: Path of Neo
64
/100
45
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
62
/100
46
True Crime: New York City
60
/100
47
Worms 4: Mayhem
60
/100
48
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown
59
/100
49
Shadow the Hedgehog
48
/100
What is the best Xbox game of 2005?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 487 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.