Thankfully, the console also offers quite a number of brilliant free-to-play games.
The Xbox Series consoles are the absolute best place to enjoy previous generation titles.
Arcadegeddon
Arcadegeddon is a cooperative rougelite shooter that allows up to four players to team up.
The story of the game is that a local arcade is trying to take on a mega-corporation.
So, you’re gonna wanna enter the game and stop them.
It’s a unique and creative premise, but the real enjoyment of this game comes through the gameplay.
The combat is slick, action-packed, and satisfying.
Faaast Penguin
Any game with the title ‘Faast Penguin’ is going to grab your attention.
This game is worthy of your attention as it combines elements of Mario Kart and Fall Guys.
You play as a customizable penguin and compete in a collection of races against others online.
After each race, some people are eliminated for not finishing high enough.
Then you get to the finale, where one penguin is declared the winner.
Races are fast-paced and take place on beautiful tracks filled with obstacles to keep things interesting.
It’s similar in style and presentation to Rocket League, meaning it contains toy cars doing cool stunts.
The difference is, in this game, you aren’t playing football.
Instead, you’re racing around a track, trying to beat the opposition to the finish line.
Whats also a rare sight is an FF game that is a 2D side-scrolling brawler.
Yet, A Kings Tale: Final Fantasy 15 fits both descriptions.
So, its a unique entry in the series.
You play as Regis Lucis Caelum, and you have to defeat all the monsters in your path.
To do that, you make use of devastating attack combos and magic spells.
it’s possible for you to even summon allies to help.
Its a simple but enjoyable experience.
After all, theyre Marvel Comic characters, so they have attacks that fit their powers.
For instance, Captain America throws and slams his brightly-colored shield into people.
Whats even better is a lot of those characters are fun to play.
That said, a relatively new competitor has arrived in the form of UFL.
Its an online-focused game where you build a team using real-life players.
The visuals and presentation are very impressive.
More importantly, the core football is enjoyable to play.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is among the most famous and popular free-to-play games in the world.
It’s an open-world action RPG with a classic anime art style, and the visuals are very beautiful.
However, this isn’t a game all about beauty.
Along the way, you could get involved in plenty of action-packed battles alongside your controllable party members.
Both the combat and exploration are a lot of fun.
Ping Redux
Ping Redux is a puzzle game that is inspired by all sorts of different games.
The main inspiration is Pong, as the visuals look very much like the classic title.
However, the gameplay is a bit different.
Some of the levels are inspired by other classic games.
Throne And Liberty
Throne and Liberty is a free-to-play MMORPG set in the fictional world of Solisium.
The place is very big and looks beautiful.
In fact, everything in the game looks stunning.
There is also plenty to do in the title, from completing quests to crafting.
Plus, the game offers both PvP and PvE combat.
Everyone’s character has the ability to transform into other animals.
This helps with traversal, as you’re free to do things like fly around as a hawk.
eFootball
Several years ago, Pro Evolution Soccer became free-to-play and re-branded as eFootball.
The first few of those years weren’t great for the series.
However, it is now a very playable and enjoyable football simulation game.
Plus, the core football is very smooth and a lot of fun.
Also, it has increased its number of licensed teams significantly from a few years ago.
Overall, it now provides a solid footballing experience.
That may sound wholesome, but this is a brawler, so there is some violence involved, too.
You dash and smash into your foes, often to knock them to their deaths.
Not every mode is about eliminating people, though, as there are also some objective game types.
Yet, there is still a bit of violence in those, too.
Overall, It’s an easy game to pick up and understand.
Plus, the cute art style makes it nice to look at.
Many of the creatures you kill leave presents behind, as this is a looter shooter.
Valorant
Valorant is a multiplayer first-person shooter.
Its very different from the likes of Battlefield since you arent playing as traditional soldiers.
Instead, you get to choose between a litany of colorful and unique characters before every game.
Each one has a creative look and its own set of powers.
Coordinating with your team to use the right abilities at the right time is critical to winning.
Along with your skills, you could use an array of exciting guns to eliminate your opponents.
This is because it isn’t a third or first-person shooter.
This means you’re able to’t just pick people off from a distance.
Many different famous Warner Bros. characters are in the game.
So, it’s possible for you to have Batman and Steven Universe fighting Bugs Bunny and Arya Stark.
They all have their own class, so they play a little differently from one another.
XDefiant
XDefiant is Ubisoft’s version of a first-person arena shooter.
Within each faction, you have multiple classes you might choose from.
They all have different abilities and traits.
So, it sounds a bit like Overwatch.
Yet, the actual gunplay feels quicker, like Call of Duty.
Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel is a digital card game based on the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game.
you’re able to play against AI in the solo mode or go online to face real people.
Fallout Shelter is completely different, as it tasks you with managing a Vault.
So, instead of an RPG, it’s a construction and management simulator.
If you’re looking for something to play on Xbox Series X|S, these games are worth your time.
The main objective of the game is to keep your Vault dwellers alive and happy.
This means taking care of their needs and ensuring the Vault is a nice place to live.
It’s pretty simple but enjoyable.
This would be a perfect setting if it weren’t for the garbage everywhere.
Don’t worry, though, because you’re equipped with a Trash Blaster.
It looks like a gun, but it sucks up trash.
So, you must wander around an island while cleaning up garbage and helping the animals.
Along the way, you could enjoy the lovely scenery.
To put it simply, the game is a low-stress and calming affair.
Yes, it’s a dogfight game where you use dragons instead of ships and planes.
In addition to having a unique premise, the game offers solid flying mechanics and exceptional visuals.
That is a good explanation of Metaball.
It isn’t a significantly deep game, but it provides a good time.
The names, gameplay, and whole presentation are very similar.
Yet, that doesn’t make Stumble Guys a bad game, as it’s actually very enjoyable.
This means completing a range of challenges and obstacle courses while avoiding getting eliminated.
Along the way, you get to admire your cute, customizable character and the brightly colored levels.
Phantom Dust
Phantom Dust was a cult hit way back in the original Xbox days.
The reason why it had a dedicated fan base on the Xbox is clear.
After all, this is a unique and exciting third-person action game.
In combat, you use your array of skills to take down the enemy.
So, there is a great deal of strategy in the game.
Plus, the post-apocalyptic storyline isn’t bad, either.
The title has surprising depth and polish for a game that costs nothing.
The way it differs from others in the genre is its inclusion of a community.
You aren’t forced to survive alone, even if you’re playing by yourself.
So, it feels a bit less lonely than the average survival title.
The Finals is proof of that, as it provides a more traditional PvP multiplayer experience.
Yet, it’s only traditional in its game modes and structure.
Overall, the game is very original and creative.
For starters, it’s got a distinct style.
It’s also nice to play, as the gunplay is very smooth and satisfying.
Fall Guys
You used to have to spend your hard-earned cash to experience this colorful title.
Now Fall Guys is free, and it’s just as great as ever.
If you’ve never played it before, it’s a unique bang out of online battle royale.
Instead of your combat skills, it’s your platforming abilities that are put to the test.
How exactly they’re tested depends on the round.
The ultimate goal is to survive every round and win the crown.
To do that, you must head into a public lobby and play online matches to acquire resources.
The most interesting mode is called Encounter.
Instead, you’re encouraged to search for resources that can build up your shelter.
Of course, there are advantages to killing others, but disadvantages to dying.
So, there’s a real risk and reward pop in element to the experience.
If you guessed that it’s a game about warships, you would be right.
There are competitive and cooperative modes.
In all of them, the vehicular combat is slow-paced and tactical.
So, if you’re looking for a simulation-punch in experience, then this is the one for you.
Whether or not it actually feels like controlling a warship is unclear because who knows what that feels like?
But it’s enjoyable to control these virtual ones.
Enlisted
There have been many FPSgames set during World War 2.
Yet, Enlisted is one of the only ones that is free.
That isn’t the only thing it has going for it, though.
You have a full AI squad to lead - at least in the main mode.
You personally control one at a time while ordering the others around.
This isn’t the sort of thing you usually see in multiplayer FPS titles.
It will contain seasonal passes and community challenges, with new content added regularly.
There are plenty of kart-racer games out there, with Mario Kart being the industry leader.
Disney Speedstorm has a large roster of characters, from Goofy to Stitch.
The Disney and Pixar influence on the game doesn’t stop at the racers.
The tracks are also based on iconic Disney and Pixar locations.
War Thunder
War Thunder is a multiplayer vehicular combat game.
It isn’t set in any specific war or time period.
This allows the developers to include vehicles from many different eras.
So, you could see things from World War 2, the Cold War, and more.
The types of vehicles you see are varied, too.
For instance, there are tanks, planes, and ships.
This leads to many distinct battles and adds plenty of variety to the gameplay.
You play as a super-powered officer who is tasked with cleaning up the streets of Pacific City.
Those streets are filled with mutated zombie-like creatures and radical terrorists.
Thankfully, you have a range of weapons and vehicles to help in your endeavor.
Not to mention, your character has super strength and agility.
It’s all over-the-top and silly fun that is now free to play.
This is what helps Path of Exile stand out.
It’s also a really good game set in a dark fantasy world.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the best RPGs on the Xbox Series X|S.
Too Human
When it was first released, Too Human wasn’t the most beloved game.
However, it wasn’t a free title back then, so expectations were naturally higher.
For a game that costs nothing, though, it’s a solid action role-playing game.
The story is particularly interesting as it blends science fiction with Norse mythology.
While that sounds like a very strange combination, it works quite well.
One such contender is Asphalt Legends Unite.
This racing game has wonderfully satisfying driving mechanics that lean more toward arcade style than simulation.
However, the visuals aren’t arcady, as the vehicles and environments look incredibly realistic.
Now, you could experience plenty of the game’s content without spending a single penny.
And there is a lot of great stuff to experience in this online action RPG.
Warlander
Warlander is an online game that combines a few different aesthetics.
As with the aesthetic, the game doesn’t stick to one genre.
The title has elements of MOBAs, RPGs, and hack-and-slash games.
Typical matches play out like large-scale wars, with many players battling one another.
There is also a siege game mode where you make a run at bring down your opposition’s castle.
Every mode offers action-packed fun.
Plus, the players in Omega Strikers are very different from the average athlete you see in the NHL.
Every other player has their own unique look and abilities, too.
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is a famous - and sometimes controversial - hero shooter.
In it, two teams face off against one another in classic PvP multiplayer.
It differs from plenty of other first-person online shooters because of itsroster of selectable characters.
They’re a bunch of wild and wonderful individuals.
Disney Speedstorm brings Mario Kart-style action to your PC and console, featuring a whole host of your favourite Disney and Pixar characters and settings. It will contain seasonal passes and community challenges, with new content added regularly.
Each one has a distinct look, weapon, and abilities.
Plus, they each are assigned to one of three classes: Tank, Damage, or Support.
The best teams can blend these classes together to make one solid unit.
As this strange creature, you move around different dark levels, avoiding the many traps in your way.
Sometimes, you’re tasked with solving clever puzzles to advance.
It makes for a fun 2D side-scroller.
After all, you ride around colorful tracks as cute characters, using special items.
Those items are even contained within question mark boxes, like the ones in Mario Kart.
Dauntless
Dauntless is a free-to-play online role-playing game about hunting monsters.
Each hunt involves you and a few teammates engaging a giant behemoth in battle.
In between hunts, you’re free to manage, craft, and upgrade your gear.
Naturally, the better equipment you have, the more powerful monster you might take down.
Roblox
Roblox is among the most famous free-to-play games on the Xbox Series X|S.
It’s very untraditional, as it’s not really a game.
Instead, it’s a platform that allows users to build their own games for others to play.
So, there are always experiences to try.
Warframe
Warframe is an action-heavy RPG with fast third-person combat.
And each mission typically has plenty of them that you have to wade through.
But you don’t have to do all of that alone.
This game is a multiplayer title, after all.
There is also an open world, spaceship battles, and plenty of customization in the game.
So, it provides a lot for a free-to-play title.
Each one has their own abilities that will help them and their team on the battlefield.
This is useful, considering much of the game revolves around fighting in PvP team-based battles.
The exact objective depends on the game mode, as they’re a few of them.
Each one involves battles of gods, though.
Super Animal Royale
There are plenty of battle royale games out there.
Yet, not many entries in the genre are as adorable as Super Animal Royale.
This is because, in this one, you play as a cute anthropomorphic animal.
Yet, the sweetness ends when the games begin, as this is a battle royale, after all.
The 2D top-down perspective of this game makes it stand out among others in the genre.
Splitgate
Splitgate is one of the most underrated multiplayer shooters in recent memory.
It feels original, primarily because it includes portals in an action-packed setting.
They work pretty much as they do in Portal, and this adds a bit of variety to battles.
This was before the likes of Fortnite and Apex Legends came along.
Yet, the series has managed to stay relevant due to the original Warzone and its successor.
It makes for an interesting and enjoyable mix that is a credit to the world of battle royales.
Crackdown
Crackdown is not exactly a game designed for the Xbox Series X|S.
In fact, the title came out 13 years before the console did.
However, you’re able to still play it on the system for free.
And it remains a very fun game.
It’s one that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
All of these actions can help you wipe out the city’s main gangs.
Besides the sequels, there’s not really been a game quite like Crackdown.
And if any of that sounds familiar, you’ll have no problem seeing the breadth of its influence.
Set within the Titanfall universe, the game mixes battle royale and hero shooter concepts.
This genre can sometimes be tough to grasp and get into.
This list has you covered if you are looking to get your feet wet in the action.
If you’ve played a Sims game before, you know what to expect.
You create a family, buy or build them a house, and control their lives.
This means tending to their careers and relationships, as well as catering to their needs.
The Sims 4 comes with plenty of content to make that process as enjoyable as ever.
This is because the title provides very slick and well-polished fighting mechanics.
The only thing holding the game back from true greatness is a lack of content.
This isn’t a surprise, considering the game costs nothing.
What is there, though, is a lot of fun.
Or at least that’s the objective in the standard mode.
There are several other game modes that mix things up a bit.
At least that is the presiding logic inRocket League, a popular sports game by Psyonix.
And much like PUBG, Rocket League didn’t begin its life as a free-to-play title.
Fortnite
Fortnite is one of the most popular online games across multiple consoles and even smartphones.
The game was, quite simply put, quintessential Halo at its best.
Today, we’re detailing some of your best kid-friendly video game options on the Xbox Series X|S.
