Best Xbox 360 games of 2005
The 17 best Xbox 360 games released in 2005, ranked from 6,191 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox 360 game of 2005 is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated augusti 2026.
Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
85
/100
05
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
06
Call of Duty 2
"Call of Duty 2" is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, serving as the highly acclaimed sequel to the original "Call of Duty." Released in 2005, the game immerses players in the gripping and chaotic battles of World War II across various theaters of war. The game features three distinct campaigns, allowing players to experience the war through the eyes of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Each campaign offers a variety of missions set in iconic locations, from the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of North Africa to the streets of Stalingrad. "Call of Duty 2" is renowned for its enhanced graphics, realistic sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as regenerating health and more dynamic AI. These improvements create a more immersive and intense combat experience. The game also features robust multiplayer modes, expanding the battlefield for players worldwide. "Call of Duty 2" set new standards for the genre and solidified the franchise's reputation for delivering high-quality wartime action.
84
/100
07
Quake IV
81
/100
08
Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie
80
/100
09
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
78
/100
10
Star Wars: Republic Commando
78
/100
11
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
78
/100
12
Quake 4
74
/100
13
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
74
/100
14
Condemned: Criminal Origins
74
/100
15
Gun
73
/100
16
Perfect Dark Zero
72
/100
17
Destroy All Humans!
70
/100
What is the best Xbox 360 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 augusti 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.