Best Xbox One games of 2018
The 164 best Xbox One games released in 2018, ranked from 27,983 critic and player ratings.
The best Xbox One game of 2018 is Return of the Obra Dinn, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated augusti 2026.
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
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Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
94
/100
03
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
94
/100
Monster Hunter: World
Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts!
93
/100
05
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
06
Forza Horizon 4
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.
90
/100
07
We Were Here Too
We Were Here Too is an online only, first-person cooperative adventure set in a fictional medieval castle. The survivors find themselves in a drastically different scenario. One is trapped in what seems like a royal court, while the other finds themselves in an abandoned tomb. Once again, all they have is a walkie-talkie, with a familiar voice on the other end. Do you have what it takes to survive the castle… together with your friend?
90
/100
08
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
90
/100
09
Monster Hunter: World
89
/100
10
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
11
Wandersong
89
/100
12
Dead Cells
88
/100
13
Dragon Ball FighterZ
87
/100
14
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
15
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
86
/100
16
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
86
/100
17
Iconoclasts
86
/100
18
Octopath Traveler
85
/100
19
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
85
/100
20
Frostpunk
85
/100
21
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
85
/100
22
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
23
Katamari Damacy Reroll
85
/100
24
Dark Souls: Remastered
84
/100
25
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
26
The Messenger
84
/100
27
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
28
F1 2018
84
/100
29
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
30
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
31
Burnout Paradise Remastered
84
/100
32
Subnautica
83
/100
33
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
34
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
35
SoulCalibur VI
83
/100
36
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
37
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
38
NBA 2K19
82
/100
39
Octopath Traveler
82
/100
40
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
82
/100
41
Moonlighter
82
/100
42
Among Us
82
/100
43
Life Is Strange 2
82
/100
44
Gris
81
/100
45
CrossCode
81
/100
46
NBA 2K19
81
/100
47
Unravel Two
81
/100
48
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
49
Donut County
80
/100
50
Far Cry 5
80
/100
What is the best Xbox One game of 2018?
Return of the Obra Dinn currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 476 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.