<p>See the updated playscores with our list of all the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/best/">best Xbox One games</a> of all time.</p> 


<h2>25. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/f1-2019/">F1 2019</a></h2>

<p>Right before the imminent arrival of their upcoming installment, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/codemasters/">Codemasters</a> clearly retains the quality of the series with their last entry still rising up the all-time charts. With Improved handling and physics, new cars, plus a dynamic day-and-night cycle, F1 2019 is the best formula one experience yet, receiving a playscore of 8.61</p>


<h2>24. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/dragon-age-inquisition/">Dragon Age: Inquisition</a></h2>

<p>Some things just last and that goes for this entry to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/bioware/">BioWare</a>'s Dragon Age saga. Though it's known to have more than a bit of filler content and MMO grinding, the purchase is worth it if only to experience its open-world of epic hero journeys and intriguing companions. Even for a game that's more than 5 years old, the visuals still feel spectacular to this day.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.61</p>


<h2>23. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/shovel-knight/">Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove</a></h2>

<p>Still on the same numbers: After 6 long years, the Shovel Knight saga is finally completed. And people who supported <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/yacht-club-games/">Yacht Club Games</a> since the beginning are awarded a literal treasure trove of unique adventures and an all-new game mode. For its many fans and longtime backers, this will be an 8-bit platformer at its most complete, and it doesn't take much to know that it's worth every last penny.</p> 

<p>It has a score of 8.61</p>


<h2>22. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/life-is-strange-before-the-storm/">Life is Strange: Before the Storm</a></h2>

<p>Arcadia Bay wouldn’t be the same without Chloe Price. Before she turned her hair blue, she was still the same stubborn girl that befriended Rachel Amber. Developed by <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/deck-nine/">Deck Nine</a>, this game takes us back before the storms of Chloe and Max's tragic relationship. It's not from the same <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/dontnod-entertainment/">studio</a> but it packs the heartfelt emotionality that we loved from the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/life-is-strange/">first game</a>.</p> 

<p>It's only slightly ahead with a score of 8.62</p>


<h2>21. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/diablo-3-ultimate-evil-edition/">Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition</a></h2>

<p>An early addition to the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-360/diablo-3/">Diablo III</a> title, Ultimate Evil Edition added smooth framerates and resolutions, as well as the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/diablo-3-reaper-of-souls/">Reaper of Souls</a> expansion's new character class and fifth act. It might not seem like much now, but in its time, it was just the revamp that the series needed. It may not include the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/diablo-iii-rise-of-the-necromancer/">Rise of the Necromancer</a> content pack, but it's an investment you can always opt for. The appeal for multiplayer loot collection is as strong as ever, and with Diablo IV still looming vaguely on the horizon, this could still be a strong bet on the console.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of  8.63</p>


<h2>20. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/call-of-duty-modern-warfare/">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</a></h2>

<p>In the latest installment of the massively popular <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/first-person-shooter/">FPS</a> franchise, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/infinity-ward/">Infinity Ward</a> takes us back to the roots of the series with a reboot of their Modern Warfare sub-series. The reception may have been mixed before release, but it proved itself worthy of the name, gaining praise for gameplay, story, graphics and their multiplayer modes.</p> 

<p>Now a record-breaking series title, it's well-loved on the Xbox One too with a score of 8.65</p>


<h2>19. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/cuphead/">Cuphead</a></h2>

<p>The scourge on casual gamers and gamer journalists alike. But, the appeal of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/studio-mdhr/">Studio MDHR</a>'s platformer begins even before you even start playing. Inspired by the sometimes grim cartoons of the early 20th century, Cuphead is pure joy to witness. It might be a little too hard for some casual players, it's still fun to enjoy it as a co-op experience, or brutal but beautiful battle for those super marks.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.65</p>


<h2>18. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/fallout-4/">Fallout 4</a></h2>

<p>Taking the cake for exploration and combat, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/bethesda-game-studios/">Bethesda</a>'s Fallout 4 had everything that made the Fallout series great and more. This time, in a radioactive Boston that enables you to build bases, horde items, meet quirky characters and make tough decisions. That, along with the scores of mods you can install and try out, There may have been plenty of issues, but it's nothing against all the things you can do to while the hours away.</p> 

<p>It receives a score of 8.66</p>


<h2>17. <a href="">What Remains of Edith Finch</a></h2>

<p>A puzzle game from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/giant-sparrow/">Giant Sparrow</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/annapurna-interactive/">Annapurna Interactive</a>. Powered by the Unreal Engine 4, it's a different level of immersion in this adventure fuelled by haunting mystery. See-through the eyes of Edith Finch as she goes to investigate the death of her family. More an exploration game than horror, it has been widely praised for its story, presentation, and gameplay. Learn each corner of the Finch estate, and uncover her traumatizing history.</p> 

<p>It gets a score of 8.71</p>


<h2>16. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/outer-wilds/">Outer Wilds</a></h2>
<p>No, it's not that Obsidian RPG. Still from Annapurna Interactive, this open-world action-adventure was developed by <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/mobius-digital/">Mobius Digital</a>. Despite not being a triple-A game, it has all the energy and ingenuity that makes it a top-tier title. Bound to relive the same 22 minutes, make subtle changes to the landscape and uncover each of the mysteries of an ancient race and the dying solar system.</p> 

<p>A next-level experience for a budget price, and a score of 8.72</p>


<h2>15. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/nier-automata-become-as-gods-edition/">NieR: Automata - BECOME AS GODS Edition</a></h2>

<p>Yoko Taro’s spin-off of the Drakengard series have you come for the intriguing robotic main character and her hack and slash skills, but stay for the whole existential ride. Packed with a range of endings, Nier's is a story that has plenty of layers. And it's made all the more worthwhile in this Become As Gods Edition that contains all of its major DLCs.</p> 

<p>A recent hack and slash favorite from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/platinum-games/">Platinum Games</a>, it's bound to be a mainstay on the console with a score of 8.73</p>


<h2>14. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/okami-hd/">OKAMI HD</a></h2>

<p>Seeing an old game with fresh eyes has its own perks. We saw it first on the PlayStation 2, and now it remains one of the most gorgeous games on the Xbox One. Take Amaterasu's brush and weave through Japan's magical tainted lands once more.</p> 

<p>Presented in today's eye-popping HD visuals, there's obviously still a lot to love about this classic game, with a score of 8.74</p>


<h2>13. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/titanfall-2/">Titanfall 2</a></h2>

<p>If you want action that will last, that's what you can expect from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/respawn-entertainment/">Respawn</a>'s futuristic shooter. Released in 2016, you can get this game at a fraction of the price by now, and you'll be served with shooting, storylines, and movement that can live up even to this day's standards. Underrated seems to be what most people would call it. If you find this in your next bargain deal, you can almost be certain it's worth your time.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.78</p>


<h2>12. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/rise-of-the-tomb-raider/">Rise of the Tomb Raider</a></h2>

<p>Rebooting Lara Croft's adventures may have been a risk but it all paid for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/crystal-dynamics/">Crystal Dynamics</a>, and most especially in this exceptional sequel. The rise was a massive upgrade from the first game. Not only did it have more versatile combat, but its gunplay was also fantastic. Most of all, the cinematic punches of its story drove home the fact that Lara Croft is here in the modern age, and she's here to stay.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.78</p>


<h2>11. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/mortal-kombat-11/">Mortal Kombat 11</a></h2>

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/netherrealm-studios/">NetherRealm</a> has culminated years of gory tradition into one ultimate Mortal Kombat fighting experience. Sure, it's still the campy and gratuitously gory game we always loved. But, with the time travel twist of their storyline, we also get to witness the return of old characters, as well as their new crop of fierce new fighters. All of them making use of bumped up features like repurposed Xrays, fatal blows, and so much more.</p> 

<p>With still more coming in new patches, it's an all-time hit with a score of 8.81</p>


<h2>10. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/divinity-original-sin-ii-definitive-edition/">Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition</a></h2>

<p>It's one thing to bring back classics in HD, it's another to completely revamp it into something new but familiar. It's what <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/larian-studios/">Larian Studios</a> is known for doing in their RPG series, and it continues to be a poster boy for that blend of modern and traditional. The sequel isn't the best avenue for newcomers to the series, but this definitive edition especially is a haven of new features--multiplayer, GM mode, fleshed out storylines--that round up the already excellent RPG experience.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.82</p>


<h2>9. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/gears-5/">GEARS 5</a></h2>

<p>After a long wait, we finally got our hands on the latest installment of the Microsoft exclusive series. This entry from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/the-coalition/">The Coalition</a> saw them rebranding in more ways than one. Not just in name, but also in its shift away from war for humanity and into the exploration of an open world that's bigger and unbelievably more gorgeous than ever before.</p>

<p>It sets the standard for Microsoft's next-gen exclusives and it receives a playscore of 8.82</p>


<h2>8. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/inside/">INSIDE</a></h2>

<p>A shining example of videogame as art, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/playdead/">PlayDead</a>'s next puzzle platformer has the same minimalist style, but this time, dedicated to portraying an Orwellian dystopia. It perfectly captures a world of dread and hopelessness and tells the story of a boy who accidentally discovers all its dark secrets.</p> 

<p>Showing off a rich atmosphere and an intriguing storyline combined INSIDE is something you'll remember long after you play it. A score of 8.84</p>


<h2>7. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/ori-and-the-blind-forest/">Ori and the Blind Forest</a></h2>

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps/">The sequel</a> might be out, but while it was close, it’s yet to hold a candle to the majesty of the original. Developed by <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/moon-studios-gmbh/">Moon Studios</a>, Ori has been a remarkable presence on the Microsoft stage, impressing in terms of charming backdrops, challenging platforming, and emotional storytelling. Ori's enchanted decaying forest has become an icon, giving birth to a sequel that almost equals it, and perhaps even more than that.</p> 

<p>Simple but oh so memorable, it earns a score of 8.92</p> 


<h2>6. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/gta-5/">Grand Theft Auto V</a></h2>

<p>Without even the slightest hint of confirmation for a new entry, this 5th installment from 2014 continues to reign supreme. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/rockstar-north/">From one of the pioneers of the open-world genre</a>, GTA V almost feels like the height of perfection, rolling 3 stories into one explosive criminal adventure. And, even after the story, there are still hours of sociopathic fun to be had in their online mode.</p> 

<p>Going strong after so many years, it has a playscore of 8.99</p>


<h2>5. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/resident-evil-2/">Resident Evil 2</a></h2>

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/capcom/">CAPCOM</a> seems to have found the winning formula for their resident evil reboot series. While <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/resident-evil-3/">Resident Evil 3</a> may have that balance of horror and adrenaline-pumping action, this entry was a pure concoction of the survival horror they built their name on. With Leon and Claire's revamped gameplay and elevated storyline, CAPCOM impressed not just long-time fans but newcomers to the series too.</p> 

<p>It earns its score of 9.03</p>


<h2>4. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</a></h2>

<p>It's been five years, and it looks like we haven't seen the last of this final chapter to the bewitching Witcher saga yet. On top of the fantasy action of finding the sword of destiny, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/cd-projekt-red/">CD Projekt RED</a>'s The Witcher 3 was just one breathtaking sight after the next. Even with <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/gwent-the-witcher-card-game/">Gwent</a> already out on its own, its world of fictional medieval political conspiracies has so much to offer still.</p> 

<p>It has a score of 9.06</p> 


<h2>3. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/forza-motorsport-7/">Forza Motorsport 7</a></h2>

<p>It has been a while since the last Motorsport title, and with the Series X out, it probably won't be long till then. Meanwhile,  Motorsport 7 remains the go-to for a jaw-dropping racing experience on the Microsoft console. Aside from its 4K and HDR support, it also offers plenty on the content side, with a palette of over 700 cars  to drive over 30 different tracks.</p> 

<p>Already complete with events, leagues, and auction houses, it has only gotten better and it gets a score of 9.06</p>


<h2>2. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/forza-horizon-4/">Forza Horizon 4</a></h2>

<p>Still under the same Forza banner, this is the latest in <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/turn-10-studios/">Turn 10</a>'s offering of open-world racing and it's showered with just the same quality and polish as all the rest. Ride around their noticeably less gray version of the British Isles, collect up to 450 powerful and luxurious cars, and share the roads with other racers. Forza's always been about the wow factor, and you can have it here, whichever road you take.</p> 

<p>A playscore of 9.25</p>


<h2>1. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/red-dead-redemption-2/">Red Dead Redemption 2</a></h2>

 <p>It hasn't been long since RDR2 released, but the anticipation it built and it's ultimately delivering everything it promised makes it clear that the game will be a hell of a legacy--just like the first. A showcase of Rockstar's open-world capabilities in a Wild West setting, the sequel has everything from great characters, immersive music, and realistic graphics combined. It's practically a world inside a world, with a few enlightening historical field trips packed in too.</p> 

<p>Number one, to nobody's surprise, it receives a playscore of 9.37</p>



Regardless of the initial hiccups, Microsoft's #Xbox One game console has continued to deliver some outstanding gaming experience. We rank 25 of the best Xbox One video games released since 2013. These are the highest-rated titles available on Microsoft Xbox Store based on the #playscore, a rating that combines critic and gamer reviews.

Ranking the best Xbox One video games ever released. These are the highest-rated titles available on Microsoft Xbox Store.

Top 25 Xbox One Games of All Time [2020 Update] | whatoplay