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Best Xbox Series X|S games of 2023
The 55 best Xbox Series X|S games released in 2023, ranked from 7,379 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox Series X|S game of 2023 is Baldur's Gate III, with a critic score of 97/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Baldur's Gate III
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.
97
/100
02
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
03
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
93
/100
Baldur's Gate III
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.
97
/100
02
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
03
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
93
/100
04
Final Fantasy XVI
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
05
Against the Storm
A roguelite city builder set in a fantasy world tormented by the everlasting rain. Settle the unknown wilds to discover and rebuild the ruins of a long-forgotten civilization. Develop technologies that will help your citizens tackle destructive storms and extend the frontier of your civilization.
90
/100
06
Diablo IV
90
/100
07
Sea of Stars
90
/100
08
Hitman World of Assassination
Become Agent 47 in the ultimate spy-thriller adventure across more than 20 locations. Hitman World of Assassination brings together the best of Hitman, Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 including the main campaign, contracts mode, escalations, elusive target arcades and Hitman: Freelancer.
90
/100
09
Octopath Traveler II
This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
89
/100
10
Cocoon
Cocoon is a puzzle adventure game developed by Geometric Interactive and published by Annapurna Interactive. Players control a small insect-like creature navigating interconnected worlds contained within orbs, solving environmental puzzles by carrying and using these orbs to manipulate space and progression.
89
/100
11
Blasphemous II
89
/100
12
Palia
87
/100
13
Venba
87
/100
14
Wartales
86
/100
15
Jusant
86
/100
16
Hi-Fi Rush
86
/100
17
Dredge
86
/100
18
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
85
/100
19
Hogwarts Legacy
85
/100
20
Starfield
85
/100
21
Amnesia: The Bunker
84
/100
22
Ready or Not
84
/100
23
Humanity
84
/100
24
Mortal Kombat 1
84
/100
25
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
84
/100
26
Trepang2
84
/100
27
Roboquest
83
/100
28
Darkest Dungeon II
83
/100
29
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
83
/100
30
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
83
/100
31
Killer Frequency
82
/100
32
Cities: Skylines II
81
/100
33
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
80
/100
34
Buckshot Roulette
80
/100
35
Chants of Sennaar
80
/100
36
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
80
/100
37
The Invincible
79
/100
38
System Shock
78
/100
39
The Crew: Motorfest
78
/100
40
Slay the Princess
76
/100
41
Ghostrunner II
76
/100
42
Dead Island 2
74
/100
43
Brotato
74
/100
44
RoboCop: Rogue City
74
/100
45
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
73
/100
46
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
73
/100
47
Throne and Liberty
72
/100
48
Atomic Heart
72
/100
49
Disney Dreamlight Valley
71
/100
50
Disney Speedstorm
70
/100
Final Fantasy XVI
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
05
Against the Storm
A roguelite city builder set in a fantasy world tormented by the everlasting rain. Settle the unknown wilds to discover and rebuild the ruins of a long-forgotten civilization. Develop technologies that will help your citizens tackle destructive storms and extend the frontier of your civilization.
90
/100
06
Diablo IV
90
/100
07
Sea of Stars
90
/100
08
Hitman World of Assassination
Become Agent 47 in the ultimate spy-thriller adventure across more than 20 locations. Hitman World of Assassination brings together the best of Hitman, Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 including the main campaign, contracts mode, escalations, elusive target arcades and Hitman: Freelancer.
90
/100
09
Octopath Traveler II
This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
89
/100
10
Cocoon
Cocoon is a puzzle adventure game developed by Geometric Interactive and published by Annapurna Interactive. Players control a small insect-like creature navigating interconnected worlds contained within orbs, solving environmental puzzles by carrying and using these orbs to manipulate space and progression.
89
/100
11
Blasphemous II
89
/100
12
Palia
87
/100
13
Venba
87
/100
14
Wartales
86
/100
15
Jusant
86
/100
16
Hi-Fi Rush
86
/100
17
Dredge
86
/100
18
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
85
/100
19
Hogwarts Legacy
85
/100
20
Starfield
85
/100
21
Amnesia: The Bunker
84
/100
22
Ready or Not
84
/100
23
Humanity
84
/100
24
Mortal Kombat 1
84
/100
25
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
84
/100
26
Trepang2
84
/100
27
Roboquest
83
/100
28
Darkest Dungeon II
83
/100
29
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
83
/100
30
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
83
/100
31
Killer Frequency
82
/100
32
Cities: Skylines II
81
/100
33
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
80
/100
34
Buckshot Roulette
80
/100
35
Chants of Sennaar
80
/100
36
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
80
/100
37
The Invincible
79
/100
38
System Shock
78
/100
39
The Crew: Motorfest
78
/100
40
Slay the Princess
76
/100
41
Ghostrunner II
76
/100
42
Dead Island 2
74
/100
43
Brotato
74
/100
44
RoboCop: Rogue City
74
/100
45
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
73
/100
46
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
73
/100
47
Throne and Liberty
72
/100
48
Atomic Heart
72
/100
49
Disney Dreamlight Valley
71
/100
50
Disney Speedstorm
70
/100
FAQ
What is the best Xbox Series X|S game of 2023?
Baldur's Gate III currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 1,027 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 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.