Best Action-Adventure Games on Xbox
This is a full list of the best Action-Adventure games available on Xbox.
We define Action-Adventure games using the genre definition: Action-Adventure games combine elements of Action and Adventure. A game in this genre might incorporate a strong storyline, exploration of the game environment, interaction with non-player characters, and puzzle solving, amongst other things. This genre will not be applied alongside genres that already imply action and adventure (e.g. Shooter, Platformer), meaning the tag is reserved for games that don’t contain enough elements to meet the criteria for any other genre.
| Game | Score | Ratio | Gamers | Comp % | Comp Time | Rating | ||
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| It Takes Two | 1,788 (1,000) | 1.79 | 141,985 | 12.1 | 12-15 hours |
4.6 |
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| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — GOTY Edition | 2,307 (1,000) | 2. |
109,316 | 8.5 | 60-80 hours |
4.6 |
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| Lost Judgment | 3,093 (1,205) | 2.57 | 10,267 | 2.4 | 80-100 hours |
4.6 |
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| Psychonauts 2 | 1,996 (1,000) | 2.00 | 150,454 | 9.0 | 25-30 hours |
4.5 |
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| Judgment | 3,428 (1,000) | 3.43 | 15,623 | 2.0 | 80-100 hours |
4.5 |
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| Yakuza Kiwami 2 | 2,377 (1,000) | 2.38 | 25,434 | 3.6 | 60-80 hours |
4.5 |
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| A Plague Tale: Requiem | 2,279 (1,000) | 2.28 | 108,740 | 4.7 | 20-25 hours |
4.4 |
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| A Plague Tale: Innocence (Windows) | 1,871 (1,000) | 1.87 | 15,021 | 14.6 | 12-15 hours |
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| Okami HD | 2,579 (1,000) | 2.58 | 14,360 | 6.4 | 40-50 hours |
4.4 |
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| Valiant Hearts: The Great War (Xbox 360) | 549 (400) | 1.37 | 5,248 | 31.4 | 6-8 hours |
4.4 |
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| Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | 2,120 (1,000) | 2.12 | 15,421 | 6.0 | 40-50 hours |
4.4 |
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| A Plague Tale: Innocence | 1,877 (1,000) | 1.88 | 162,204 | 13.1 | 15-20 hours |
4.4 |
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| Death’s Door | 1,672 (1,000) | 1.67 | 30,789 | 12.0 | 15-20 hours |
4.4 |
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| Yakuza 0 | 4,744 (1,000) | 4.74 | 119,236 | 0.8 | 150-200 hours |
4.4 |
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| Yakuza 0 (Windows) | 4,743 (1,000) | 4. 74 |
11,634 | 1.0 | 120-150 hours |
4.4 |
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| Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | 2,042 (1,000) | 2.04 | 387,320 | 8.6 | 25-30 hours |
4.3 |
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| Tails Of Iron | 1,784 (1,090) | 1.64 | 2,859 | 2.4 | 8-10 hours |
4.3 |
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| Hyper Light Drifter | 4,218 (1,150) | 3.67 | 5,398 | 1.1 | 25-30 hours |
4.3 |
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| Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | 1,615 (1,000) | 1.62 | 197,596 | 4.5 | 20-25 hours |
4.3 |
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| Yakuza Kiwami | 3,291 (1,000) | 3.29 | 48,366 | 1.6 | 60-80 hours |
4.3 |
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| Death Stranding (Windows) | 4,725 (1,000) | 4.72 | 19,705 | 1. 7 |
80-100 hours |
4.2 |
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| Death’s Door (Windows) | 1,671 (1,000) | 1.67 | 2,814 | 13.7 | 10-12 hours |
4.2 |
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| LEGO Harry Potter Collection | 3,356 (2,000) | 1.68 | 34,530 | 18.8 | 40-50 hours |
4.2 |
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| Immortals Fenyx Rising | 4,238 (1,845) | 2.30 | 109,592 | 1.9 | 40-50 hours |
4.2 |
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| Bully: Scholarship Edition (JP) | 1,253 (1,000) | 1.25 | 1,016 | 48.8 | 20-25 hours |
4.2 |
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| A Way Out | 1,731 (1,000) | 1.73 | 175,324 | 20.6 | 6-8 hours |
4.2 |
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| LEGO Dimensions | 3,546 (1,975) | 1.80 | 26,426 | 2.7 | 20-25 hours |
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| Outer Wilds | 5,188 (1,870) | 2.77 | 48,834 | 1.3 | 20-25 hours |
4.2 |
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| LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | 3,403 (1,000) | 3.40 | 185,155 | 2.9 | 80-100 hours |
4.2 |
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| Trover Saves the Universe | 1,629 (1,000) | 1.63 | 5,137 | 16.9 | 8-10 hours |
4.2 |
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| Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (Windows) | 1,627 (1,000) | 1.63 | 15,392 | 14.3 | 6-8 hours |
4.2 |
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| Darksiders Warmastered Edition | 2,005 (1,000) | 2.01 | 52,366 | 7.2 | 20-25 hours |
4.2 |
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| Valiant Hearts: The Great War | 1,689 (1,000) | 1.69 | 155,755 | 16.9 | 8-10 hours |
4. |
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| Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice | 1,634 (1,000) | 1.63 | 225,490 | 11.9 | 6-8 hours |
4.1 |
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| Yakuza 5 Remastered | 3,094 (1,000) | 3.09 | 13,823 | 2.4 | 150-200 hours |
4.1 |
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| LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 1,878 (1,150) | 1.63 | 65,504 | 13.0 | 25-30 hours |
4.1 |
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| Yakuza Kiwami (Windows) | 3,045 (1,000) | 3.05 | 4,356 | 2.7 | 60-80 hours |
4.1 |
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| Yakuza 4 Remastered | 2,798 (1,000) | 2.80 | 10,458 | 4.4 | 60-80 hours |
4.1 |
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| LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Xbox 360) | 1,594 (1,000) | 1.59 | 76,722 | 14.8 | 30-35 hours |
4. |
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| TUNIC | 3,037 (1,000) | 3.04 | 147,818 | 4.6 | 15-20 hours |
4.1 |
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| LEGO Marvel’s Avengers (Xbox 360) | 2,608 (1,500) | 1.74 | 8,786 | 9.9 | 30-35 hours |
4.1 |
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| LEGO Jurassic World | 1,540 (1,000) | 1.54 | 65,538 | 22.2 | 25-30 hours |
4.1 |
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| LEGO Jurassic World (Xbox 360) | 1,682 (1,000) | 1.68 | 19,006 | 15.7 | 25-30 hours |
4.1 |
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| SEGA Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl | 852 (400) | 2.13 | 4,735 | 7.4 | 12-15 hours |
4.1 |
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| Skylanders Trap Team | 2,221 (1,000) | 2.22 | 9,912 | 5.0 | 25-30 hours |
4.1 |
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| Enslaved: Odyssey to the West | 2,367 (1,250) | 1. 89 |
68,936 | 4.1 | 15-20 hours |
4.0 |
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| Darksiders | 1,742 (1,000) | 1.74 | 144,877 | 10.5 | 20-25 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (Xbox 360) | 2,207 (1,300) | 1.70 | 20,835 | 9.2 | 25-30 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO DC Super-Villains | 2,611 (1,300) | 2.01 | 41,405 | 9.6 | 40-50 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Xbox 360) | 1,943 (1,150) | 1.69 | 5,755 | 9.9 | 25-30 hours |
4.0 |
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| Skylanders SWAP Force | 2,305 (1,000) | 2.31 | 8,909 | 4.5 | 30-35 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO Marvel Super Heroes | 1,733 (1,000) | 1. 73 |
123,357 | 13.3 | 40-50 hours |
4.0 |
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| SOMA | 1,375 (1,000) | 1.38 | 19,052 | 45.2 | 8-10 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO Marvel’s Avengers | 2,110 (1,250) | 1.69 | 61,620 | 15.4 | 35-40 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO The Incredibles | 1,554 (1,000) | 1.55 | 21,668 | 17.6 | 15-20 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO The Lord of the Rings | 1,563 (1,000) | 1.56 | 72,375 | 19.9 | 25-30 hours |
4.0 |
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| Bully: Scholarship Edition | 1,695 (1,000) | 1.70 | 140,074 | 15.7 | 20-25 hours |
4.0 |
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| Skylanders SWAP Force (Xbox 360) | 2,660 (1,000) | 2.66 | 14,799 | 2. 9 |
35-40 hours |
4.0 |
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| LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham | 2,397 (1,300) | 1.84 | 85,836 | 11.8 | 30-35 hours |
4.0 |
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| Beyond Good & Evil HD | 362 (200) | 1.81 | 63,870 | 19.6 | 8-10 hours |
4.0 |
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| ONE PIECE World Seeker | 3,311 (1,600) | 2.07 | 12,300 | 4.3 | 25-30 hours |
3.9 |
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| LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes | 1,664 (1,000) | 1.66 | 119,376 | 19.1 | 25-30 hours |
3.9 |
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| Shenmue | 1,665 (1,000) | 1.67 | 22,709 | 18.2 | 15-20 hours |
3.9 |
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| Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition | 2,729 (1,000) | 2.73 | 49,568 | 2.9 | 40-50 hours |
3. |
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| LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 | 1,410 (1,000) | 1.41 | 42,897 | 31.9 | 25-30 hours |
3.9 |
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| Darksiders II | 2,500 (1,000) | 2.50 | 141,170 | 4.0 | 40-50 hours |
3.9 |
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| The Wild at Heart | 2,403 (1,000) | 2.40 | 22,781 | 10.9 | 15-20 hours |
3.9 |
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| Skylanders Giants | 2,116 (1,000) | 2.12 | 24,550 | 5.2 | 25-30 hours |
3.9 |
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| Archvale | 1,940 (1,000) | 1.94 | 30,937 | 17.2 | 8-10 hours |
3.9 |
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| LEGO Dimensions (Xbox 360) | 3,978 (1,975) | 2.01 | 7,275 | 3.2 | 20-25 hours |
3.9 |
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| LEGO The Hobbit (Xbox 360) | 1,583 (1,000) | 1. 58 |
15,210 | 22.0 | 35-40 hours |
3.9 |
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| LEGO The Hobbit | 1,628 (1,000) | 1.63 | 36,612 | 18.7 | 40-50 hours |
3.9 |
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| Pumpkin Jack | 1,737 (1,000) | 1.74 | 2,141 | 19.4 | 6-8 hours |
3.9 |
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| LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga | 1,881 (1,000) | 1.88 | 193,703 | 9.5 | 35-40 hours |
3.9 |
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| LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 | 2,635 (1,300) | 2.03 | 59,371 | 8.4 | 60-80 hours |
3.9 |
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| Toejam and Earl: Back in the Groove! | 3,570 (1,000) | 3.57 | 3,827 | 1.1 | 35-40 hours |
3.9 |
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| Shenmue I & II (Windows) | 3,839 (2,000) | 1.92 | 1,080 | 16. 9 |
40-50 hours |
3.9 |
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| UNSIGHTED | 6,041 (1,000) | 6.04 | 7,095 | 0.5 | 40-50 hours |
3.9 |
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| Skylanders Imaginators | 1,758 (1,000) | 1.76 | 8,081 | 6.7 | 12-15 hours |
3.9 |
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| The LEGO Movie Videogame (Xbox 360) | 1,721 (1,000) | 1.72 | 32,073 | 14.8 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| Eastward | 7,256 (1,000) | 7.26 | 11,369 | 0.4 | 30-35 hours |
3.8 |
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| Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure | 1,937 (1,000) | 1.94 | 32,729 | 7.6 | 20-25 hours |
3.8 |
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| LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean | 1,733 (1,000) | 1.73 | 126,942 | 19.5 | 20-25 hours |
3. |
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| Shenmue II | 1,632 (1,000) | 1.63 | 10,083 | 21.4 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| LEGO CITY Undercover | 2,338 (1,000) | 2.34 | 51,957 | 9.6 | 40-50 hours |
3.8 |
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| LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 | 1,415 (1,000) | 1.42 | 63,188 | 32.5 | 25-30 hours |
3.8 |
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| Skylanders Trap Team (Xbox 360) | 2,587 (1,000) | 2.59 | 9,043 | 3.1 | 20-25 hours |
3.8 |
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| Starlink: Battle for Atlas | 2,386 (1,000) | 2.39 | 12,521 | 4.8 | 20-25 hours |
3.8 |
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| Skylanders SuperChargers | 2,280 (1,000) | 2.28 | 7,404 | 4.8 | 25-30 hours |
3.8 |
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| Stories: The Path of Destinies | 1,887 (1,000) | 1. 89 |
2,036 | 8.2 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| Oceanhorn — Monster of Uncharted Seas | 1,860 (1,000) | 1.86 | 9,392 | 15.7 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| Bugsnax | 2,718 (1,000) | 2.72 | 61,688 | 8.4 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| Darksiders III | 3,665 (1,550) | 2.36 | 64,749 | 3.0 | 40-50 hours |
3.8 |
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| Song of the Deep | 1,550 (1,000) | 1.55 | 8,248 | 30.6 | 8-10 hours |
3.8 |
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| Lost In Random | 2,637 (1,000) | 2.64 | 43,740 | 2.9 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| Retro City Rampage | 1,019 (400) | 2.55 | 6,537 | 5.5 | 8-10 hours |
3. |
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| The LEGO Movie Videogame | 1,829 (1,000) | 1.83 | 86,424 | 15.0 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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| The Artful Escape | 1,226 (1,000) | 1.23 | 54,128 | 41.7 | 3-4 hours |
3.8 |
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| Jotun: Valhalla Edition | 5,488 (1,000) | 5.49 | 3,859 | 0.8 | 20-25 hours |
3.8 |
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| Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse | 3,167 (1,000) | 3.17 | 5,576 | 1.6 | 15-20 hours |
3.8 |
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8Best Adventure Games — Xbox – Series X|S / One
The next generation of consoles is here, and with it comes a new wave of adventure games to play. From the latest releases to classics that have been given a next-gen makeover, there’s something for everyone. From heart-pounding action-adventure games to more relaxed puzzle games, there’s something for everyone on this list.
So, if you’re looking for your next big adventure, check out our list of the best adventure games for Xbox Series X|S and One!
Best Action Adventure Games for Xbox
There are a ton of great action adventure games out there for Xbox Series X|S and One, but which ones are the best? Here’s a list of our favorites:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: If you’re looking for an epic Viking adventure, look no further than Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. This game has it all: intense combat, beautiful scenery, and a rich story.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: One of the best RPG experiences you can have on Xbox is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. With its massive open world, deep character customization, and challenging enemies, this game will keep you busy for hours on end.
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Another excellent action adventure game is Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This one takes you to South America where you’ll battle fierce foes and uncover ancient mysteries.
- God of War: One of the most celebrated games in recent years is God of War. This entry in the series takes Kratos to Scandinavia where he faces off against Norse gods and monsters.
Best Puzzle Adventure Game for Xbox
Looking for the best puzzle adventure game for your Xbox Series X|S or One? Look no further than The Room, developed by Fireproof Games. The Room is a puzzle game that tasks players with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles in order to progress. The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. With its intriguing storyline and challenging puzzles, The Room is a must-play for any fan of puzzle adventure games.
Another recommendation is The Talos Principle. This game tasks you with solving a variety of puzzles while also exploring a beautiful and fascinating world. It’s not an easy game by any means, but it’s definitely one of the most rewarding adventure games out there.
Finally, if you want an adventure game that’s heavy on the story, try out Life is Strange. This episodic game follows the story of Max Caulfield, a girl with the power to manipulate time. It’s an emotional roller coaster of a ride, and one of the best adventure games on any platform.
Best peripherals to play on Xbox
When it comes to gaming, everyone has their own preferences. Some people like to go all-in with the most powerful console on the market, while others prefer a more affordable option that still has plenty of great games to choose from. And then there are those who just want to have as much fun as possible, regardless of the cost.
If you fall into the latter category, then you’re in luck – there are plenty of great adventure games available for Xbox Series X|S and One. And to help you make the most of your gaming experience, we’ve put together a list of the best peripherals to use with these consoles.
First up is the HORI Fighting Stick Alpha. This handy peripheral turns your Xbox into a bona fide arcade machine, complete with an authentic joystick and buttons. It’s great for playing classic arcade games or even modern titles that support it.
If you’re looking for something a little more versatile, then the HORI Fighting Commander controller is worth checking out. It’s designed specifically for fighting games, but it can also be used for other genres such as platformers and shooters. It features four face buttons, two shoulder buttons, and a directional pad, so you’ll have everything you need to take down your opponents.
Secondly, you will need a headset so you can chat with your friends and other gamers online. There are many different headsets available, so it is worth doing some research to find one that is comfortable and has good sound quality. We recommend the Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma, as it is comfortable to wear, has great sound quality, and is very affordable.
Thirdly, you will need a capture card if you want to record your gameplay or stream it online. The Elgato Game Capture HD60 S+ is our top pick, as it is easy to use, has great 1080p60 recording quality, and comes with a free copy of OBS Studio software.
And last but not least, you will need a gaming TV so you can enjoy your games in the best possible quality. We recommend the Samsung QLED TV, as it offers excellent picture quality, low input lag for gaming, and comes with a built-in stand that makes it easy to set up.
Finally, if you want to take your gaming to the next level, then you’ll need a gaming chair. The X Rocker Pro Series h4 is our top pick, as it’s comfortable, stylish, and comes with a built-in audio system. It’s the perfect way to relax after a long day of gaming.
We hope you enjoy our list of the best adventure games for Xbox Series X|S and One. Whether you’re looking for a new game to play or just want to relive some classics, there’s something on this list for everyone.
So, grab your controller and get ready for some adventure!
Last updated: February 9, 2023
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Minute of Islands is a beautiful, unflinching game about the power to save what you hold dear and the responsibility that comes with it. Its breathtaking visual style, moving story and intensely affecting presentation add up to a one-of-a-kind puzzle-platforming experience.
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Lacuna is a wonderfully tense hard-boiled story set in a gorgeous jazzpunk future.
Its mysteries will make you work for the answers, and will even let you fail, but either way the payoff is a sense of accomplishment that few other narrative puzzlers provide.
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I Saw Black Clouds is an entertaining psychological FMV thriller where player choice actually makes a significant difference in how the story plays out. While its production values are modest and puzzles are non-existent, the solid acting, short playthrough length, intriguing mystery, and high replayability will likely keep players coming back for more.
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Part noir thriller, part rumination on the human condition, and part … something else, Backbone is stylish through and through, presenting more questions than answers but brimming with vibrantly realised characters.
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Although the titular character is disappointingly all but absent from the affair, fans of Petronella Osgood and the Weeping Angels should enjoy this voyeuristic journey through the misplaced phone of a series extra in Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins.
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Genesis Noir’s gorgeous graphics may be mostly in black and white, but its cosmic journey through Earth’s past is anything but, though at times it’s a little too convoluted to be as ingenious as it could have been.
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Mundaun is a gripping and unique horror adventure with an immersive portrayal of rural Switzerland and a distinctive visual presentation that only gets more uncanny the longer you look at it.
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With the same charming aesthetic and just as many laughs and quirky paranormal phenomena as the first season, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is definitely worth playing for the comedically inclined.
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Dripping with atmosphere, the sights and sounds of a lost end-of-the-world Nazi installation make up for a lack of interaction in Paradise Lost.
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Though its short play time is almost devoid of challenge and occasionally suffers from pacing issues, Voyage is an enjoyable one- or two-player cinematic side-scrolling experience with an intriguingly cryptic story told through its lovely animated visuals.
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It’s more of a slicker rehash of its predecessor than a sequel with all-new ideas, but Little Nightmares II successfully delivers big thrills in a game so eerily atmospheric it feels like it could have been ripped straight from the subconscious mind of a terrified child.
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TOHU serves up a charming little sci-fi narrative in a lovely cartoon style, but outside of one particularly egregious arcade sequence, its true strength is in its variety of interesting puzzles.
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ENCODYA’s occasionally clunky mechanics and obscure puzzles are more than compensated for by its intricately created cyberpunk world, gorgeous aesthetic and array of interesting characters.
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Though it lacks much in the way of interesting gameplay, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs boasts hilarious dialogue and dark mysteries to uncover from its wonderfully diverse canine cast, and its ambiguous undertones are proof that not all dogs see things in black and white.
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Mørkredd’s mechanics of staying in the light while shadows abound are engaging and fun, especially with a partner, but a focus on manual dexterity and lack of story and characters won’t appeal to adventure game purists.
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Shady Part of Me offers an interesting and entertaining take on the light/shadow dichotomy used as a puzzle mechanic, though the lack of a strong narrative to bind it all together (when one is clearly hinted at throughout) does raise a single but important warning flag.
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Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest is an impeccably written story that dynamically reacts to player input and choice. Though it presents no real challenge, fans of both visual novels and the World of Darkness tabletop game will find it a captivating and highly replayable role-playing experience.
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What it lacks in its limited characters and locations, Tell Me Why makes up with a personal, intimate narrative that nicely captures the essence of everyday life and offers a much-needed examination of the human condition, all wrapped in a beautiful presentation in true DONTNOD style.
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Oniria Crimes introduces a welcome variation on mystery adventure conventions in an intriguing, attractive futuristic noir world with a rich backstory to be discovered.
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Action-adventure is now among the most popular genres in video games, blurring the lines between slow-paced adventures and adrenaline-filled adventures. Since the launch of Xbox One in 2013, the console has amassed an extensive library of action-adventure titles.
After over three years of console release, a diverse collection of adventure games is now available on Xbox One. We’ve compiled a list of the ten best action adventure games available today!
Quantum Break was our favorite adventure game of 2016 and rightfully deserves the title. Remedy’s latest narrative game aims to achieve great things and in most cases exceeds ambition in every sense of the word.
After a horribly failed experiment, Jack Joyce gains the ability to manipulate time at will. After gaining his powers, he learns that time is breaking, leading to a mysterious chain of events surrounding the end of his existence. However, as an all-powerful corporation seeks to kill Joyce, he must use his powers to fight back and save time.
The story’s most unique feature is its delivery, spanning live shows and a traditional video game campaign. Quantum Break is one of the most innovative and memorable events on Xbox One followed by a full length TV show.
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Dishonored 2
After its critically acclaimed debut in 2011, Dishonored 2 puts players in control of Corvo Attano and Emily Kaldwin in the coastal town of Karnak. After the events of the first game left the throne for Emily Kaludin, an «otherworldly usurper» overthrew the Empress in an attempt to take over the empire. Taking control of any of the main characters, players must fight their way through enemy forces to reclaim the throne once again.
Dishonored 2 is a great package for fans of story-driven action games with a compelling storyline, wide variety of playstyles and replayability.
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Hitman
Agent 47’s journey in 2016, simply called Hitman, took the franchise in a new direction, offering the experience through a monthly episodic model.
As gameplay moves into more expansive sandboxes with increased replayability, six main episodes were released over an eight-month period.
The decision to transition Hitman to this new business model, while controversial at first, paid off in the long run. Keeping players engaged with these valuable releases — each of Hitman’s levels feels dynamic with true player freedom. The bloody adventures of Agent 47, available for purchase during the season or episode, are back in all their glory.
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Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V originally launched before Xbox One hit store shelves, but the title is still one of the best action-adventure games on console. Since its launch, the game has broken a surplus of records, breaking into current-gen platforms and managing to stay at the top of the video game charts in 2017.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise is notorious around the world, having generated its fair share of controversy in recent years.
The series is not shy about discussing adult topics and showing excessive violence, which has led to numerous incidents that cause public outcry. The latest game, Grand Theft Auto V, was praised for its compelling storytelling of three criminals who team up to pull off a series of daring heists.
Between single and multiplayer modes, the game provides access to a vast arsenal of weapons and vehicles, as well as the opportunity to participate in various activities and sports. The ever-expanding world now carries a living city-like personality that can be explored endlessly using hundreds of jobs and an expansive free-roam mode.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
After the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider continues Lara’s evolution in her search for the source of immortality. Faced with the nefarious Trinity Corporation and the dangers of the wild, Lara must use her fighting and survival skills to pursue the designs left behind by her father.
The game builds on the mechanics of its predecessor with various new ways to explore and survive in the wild. A much improved scavenging and crafting system debuted, as well as combat upgrades to better accommodate stealth approaches. The game’s beautifully designed landscapes are filled with challenging puzzles, each with unique yet fair solutions.
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Sunset Overdrive
Sunset Overdrive has been one of the most innovative Xbox One exclusives in recent years and easily ranks among the best adventure games on the console. The game takes a comical stance in the increasingly popular post-apocalyptic setting that looms over Sunset City as the addictive energy drink called Overcharge Delirium XT gains popularity. After the drink became a town-wide craze, it was discovered that this drink causes people to mutate into carnivorous monsters that crave the drink.
Fast-paced gameplay complements the tone of Sunset Overdrive with exaggerated movement mechanics and slapstick brutality using a variety of unique abilities and weapons.
The game offers a variety of character customization, clothing, weapons, and abilities, each with their own unique exotic flair. Filled with hours of witty humor and innovative concepts, Sunset Overdrive easily ranks as one of the best action-adventure games on the platform.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Basically, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is one of the best action games of the past year, but it also offers an established sandbox that provides the perfect scenarios for advancing covert wars. Created by legendary developer Hideo Kojima, the game marks his latest entry into the Metal Gear franchise.
While the Metal Gear franchise has a solid storyline, MGSV is accessible to newcomers without affecting the experience of longtime fans. The title offers different play spaces to explore, providing an opportunity to experiment with positioning and approach.
Enemies are often given predictable patrol routes, allowing the player to plan their attacks, as long as they engage opponents at a reasonable speed. Advanced stealth mechanics such as enemy interrogation, moving corpses, and the ability to distract attention add to the overall depth of the game’s stealth sandbox.
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Just a reason 3
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While the Just Cause franchise has always been associated with trite one-liners and parodic violence, Just Cause 3 is the first game developed by Avalanche Studios that truly captures the personality of the series. Notorious criminal Rico Rodriguez returns to the series in a new guise, ready to take on the evil dictator Sebastiano di Ravello, who rules the fictional Mediterranean island of the Medici.
Just Cause 3’s gameplay has been heavily influenced by previous releases, bringing back the iconic grapple and parachute that became the foundation of the series.
Combat has also received significant improvements, with improved physics and explosions expanded into a varied sandbox.
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Middle-earth: Shadows of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadows of Mordor takes place before The Lord of the Rings films in a digital depiction of Tolkien’s fictional world in an open world. The game gives a unique twist to traditional role-playing systems by offering solutions to the player that can affect the environment. Aside from choosing how to approach encounters, the Nemesis system is what separates the experience from the crowd, giving enemies personalities that are influenced by the player’s actions.
The Nemesis system is what makes Shadow of Mordor unique, but the solid combat system, inspired by Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham games, is closely tied to it. While the storyline is a little underwhelming, the game expands on Tolkien’s universe and will be a delight for fans of the franchise.
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Mad Max
In addition to the 2015 theatrical release of Mad Max: Fury Road, Mad Max offers a comprehensive action-adventure set in the decimated remains of human civilization.
The game was released shortly after the release of the last movie, and although it’s not officially labeled as a movie tie-in, it has far the quality is higher than most feature film games.
Although some aspects of the game have their drawbacks, it provides an immersive experience in the vast desert wasteland. The game’s depiction of a sterile environment is no different from a typical post-apocalyptic shooter, but most of today’s successful games are influenced by the original Mad Max movie. As far as being faithful to the movie series, Mad Max plays nicely with the cult classic aesthetic. In addition, it is quite possible that he has some of the best combat vehicles on the market.
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List of adventure games on Xbox One
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Released: 2014
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One
System Requirements: Medium
Genre: adventure, detective
Murdered: Soul Suspect is a cross-platform adventure action game, the main character of which is a certain detective Ronan O’Connor, whose murder is to be solved during the game.
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The Uncertain: Light At The End
Released: 2020
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Linux, MacOS, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: rpg, puzzle, indie, adventure, action
The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game from ComonGames set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity has disappeared from the face of the Earth, and robots have come to replace it…
59 /100
Voodoo Vince: Remastered
Released: 2017
Platforms: PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: Medium
Genre: action, adventure, platformer, rpg, arcade
Voodoo Vince: Remastered — re-release of the classic platform game from 13 years ago, now with support for 1080p-resolution. Help a voodoo doll named Vince find its owner, Madame Charmaine…
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Nine Parchments
Released: 2017
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: action, rpg, adventure, rpg
Co-op action RPG set in a fantasy universe from the creators of Trine.
The main characters are inexperienced wizards who escaped from the magic academy. Deciding to do away with the granite of science, they go in search of scrolls with spells that have been blown around by the wind…
58 /100
Metal Gear Survive
Released: 2018
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: open world, building, horror, action, stealth, adventure, rpg, survival
Metal Gear Survive — adventure action game with elements of survival. This game is a kind of spin-off of the Metal Gear series. It presents the alternative events of the fifth part …
58 /100
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
Released: 2020
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: Medium
Genre: indie, quest, adventure, rpg, action, horror, fighting
In Morbid: The Seven Acolytes we take on the role of a monster hunter. They are called the Aspirants, and they were all part of their own order that set out to defeat the seven Acolytes.
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58 /100
Jurassic World Evolution
Released: 2018
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: business, building, action, simulation, adventure, arcade, time management, strategy, survival
An economic simulation based on the popular Jurassic Park movie series. The player will manage the headquarters of the park in the Muertes archipelago, reviving and keeping monstrous predators and herbivorous reptiles…
57 /100
Star Wars: Squadrons
Released: 2020
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
System Requirements: High
Genre: adventure, simulation, action, shooter
Star Wars: Squadrons is a first person space simulator. The player takes control of fighters from either the Galactic Empire or the New Republic. On the ships you can move around, use weapons and shields to defeat opponents in battle…
57 /100
LEGO Dimensions
Released: 2015
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, WiiU, Xbox 360, Xbox One
System requirements: unknown
Genre: comics, adventure, adventure
LEGO Dimensions is an adventure Lego arcade game that unites fantasy heroes and DC comics characters in the Lego universe.
The insidious Lord Vortek plans to unite the universes into a single whole and gain complete control over the resulting multiverse…
56 /100
Generation Zero
Released: 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: open world, action, shooter, stealth, adventure, rpg, survival
Generation Zero is a shooter game in which you will have to cooperate with other three players to visit Sweden in the 80s. In the universe of the game, the country was attacked by bloodthirsty robots…
56 /100
Goosebumps: Dead of Night
Released: 2020
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: puzzle, indie, quest, platformer, adventure, action, horror
Goosebumps Dead of Night is a spooky first-person survival adventure game released for Nintendo Switch and based on the best-selling Horror movie series…
56 /100
Torment: Tides of Numenera
Released: 2017
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: stealth, rpg, adventure, indie
Torment: Tides of Numenera is a new chapter of the classic RPG. The spirit and style of the previous series, Planescape: Torment, remained, but the plot has changed, the world and the character are different. We are waiting for a new mechanic — now the supernatural is primarily associated with ancient artifacts and technologies…
56 /100
Fallout 4
Released: 2015
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: open world, action, rpg, adventure
In the fourth part of the cult Fallout series, only you from the shelter have survived again, and now it is up to you to decide the fate of this world, constantly balancing on the verge and making difficult decisions…
55 /100
Yooka-Laylee
Released: 2017
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
System Requirements: High
Genre: open world, action, adventure, platformer, indie
Yooka-Laylee is a 3D platform game about two inseparable friends.
Yuka is a green lizard, Laylee is a bat with a red nose. Together they travel the worlds, fight bosses, solve riddles and, of course, get useful gizmos…
55 /100
Gray Skies: A War of the Worlds Story
Released: 2020
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
System Requirements: High
Genre: rpg, adventure, stealth, action, survival
Gray Skies: A War of the Worlds Story is a fantasy adventure based on the great War of the Worlds by writer HG Wells. Together with the main character Harper, you have to survive the invasion of the Martians in the desert of one of the counties of England…
55 /100
World of Tanks
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Year of release: 2011
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One
System requirements: average, shooter, action
World of Tanks is a team tactical MMO game, the main combat tool and vehicle of which is a tank. More than 150 armored crumbs from American, German and Soviet tank factories are available for selection.
