The Best Boss Games for Xbox Series X - Page 5

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Gleylancer (2021)

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An iconic 1990s legacy outer space shoot ‘em up classic comes back.


  • shooter
  • horizontally
  • retro
  • museum
  • boss
  • classic
  • anime
  • aliens
  • scrolling
  • fight
  • retro-tastic
  • arcade
  • horizontally-scrolling
  • physical
  • side-scrolling

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The Pathless (2020)

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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.


What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

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Curse of the Sea Rats (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Curse of the Sea Rats is a ‘ratoidvania’ platform adventure with lovingly crafted, hand-drawn animations. Embark on the epic journey of four prisoners of the British empire, transformed into rats by the notorious pirate witch, Flora Burn.


  • hand-drawn
  • cooperative
  • platform
  • non-linear
  • boss
  • local
  • metroidvania
  • pirates
  • multiple-endings
  • campaign
  • combat
  • exploration
  • empire
  • 2.5d
  • fight

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Grim Guardians: Demon Purge (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.


  • platform
  • boss
  • castlevania
  • cooperative
  • gothic
  • demons
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • anime
  • action
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • exploration

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Spidersaurs (2022)

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Xbox Series X/s IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The nightmarish dinosaur-spider hybrids known as Spidersaurs have run amok! Armed with an arsenal of awesome weapons, it's up to you (and a friend in co-op mode) to shoot your way through six levels of ferocious run-’n’-gun mayhem and send these mutant monstrosities back to the stone age.


  • saturday-morning-cartoon
  • platform
  • 2d
  • boss
  • precision
  • dinosaurs
  • cooperative
  • hand-drawn
  • bass
  • boss-fight
  • electronica
  • cartoony
  • shoot-em-up
  • shooter
  • run-and-gun

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Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition includes Gloomhaven base game and the Solo Scenarios: Mercenary Challenges DLC. Carve your way through terrifying dungeons, dreadful forests and dark caves filled with horrific monsters to reap your rewards.


  • dungeon
  • card
  • narrative
  • boss
  • challenging
  • rpg
  • online
  • multiplayer
  • combat

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Yello Adventures (2023)

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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch PC Windows xbox Xbox One

Be prepared for 10 different enemy types and their different attack types. Use the platforming elements to your advantage to overcome challenging and dangerous platforms. Spend the money you get from enemies in the in-game store, upgrade your weapon and become more effective in your fight against your enemies.


  • platform
  • boss
  • challenging
  • strategy

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Z-Warp (2022)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.


  • retro
  • vertical
  • bullet-hell
  • boss
  • pixel
  • shoot-em-up
  • old-school
  • action
  • arcade
  • shooter
  • replay-value
  • chiptune
  • difficulty
  • vertically
  • 2d

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Mayhem Brawler (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.


  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • werewolves
  • brawler
  • boss
  • arcade
  • twitter
  • scroller
  • book
  • hand-drawn
  • side-scrolling
  • choices
  • 2d
  • local
  • supernatural

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