The Best Combat Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Tron: Catalyst added at rank #30.
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Zenless Zone Zero (2024)

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PC Windows Android Playstation 5 IOS iPhone Xbox Series X Xbox One

Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s brand-new urban fantasy ARPG. Players act as "Proxies" who explore Hollows alongside a wide range of unique Agents, fighting enemies, and completing commissions on their journey to unveil the mysteries behind New Eridu.


  • combat
  • action
  • rpg
  • anime
  • exploration
  • fight
  • battle
  • construction
  • team
  • post-apocalyptic
  • rogue-like
  • grid
  • cute
  • sci-fi

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Monster Hunter Wilds (2025)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.


  • fight
  • open-world
  • crafting
  • rpg
  • hunting
  • combat
  • action
  • cooperative
  • battle
  • multiplayer
  • dragon
  • narrative
  • online
  • long-running
  • dating-sim

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Metaphor ReFantazio (2024)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • political
  • anime
  • orchestral

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Blades of Fire (2025)

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Playstation 5 Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.


  • fantasy
  • action-adventure
  • combat
  • crafting
  • boss
  • rpg
  • souls
  • fight
  • exploration
  • action
  • adventure
  • dark
  • narrative
  • boss-fight
  • weapon

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)

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Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch 2 Android

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.


  • card
  • open-world
  • rpg
  • combat
  • remake
  • battle
  • narrative
  • fight
  • exploration
  • japanese
  • action
  • real-time
  • story
  • turn-based
  • skill

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (2023)

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Xbox One Mac OS Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

Dive into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, where your decisions forge an empire or doom worlds. Command voidships, battle Chaos, and ally with unique crew in a universe brimming with peril and glory. Tactical combat and deep customization await in this epic RPG saga!


What we like:
  • Engaging story and well-developed characters
  • Rich, atmospheric Warhammer 40K setting
  • Extensive character customization
What could be improved:
  • Occasional bugs and technical issues
  • Some combat encounters may feel prolonged

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • warhammer-40k
  • shooter
  • rpg
  • strategy
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • tabletop
  • battle
  • first-person
  • fantasy
  • action
  • workshop
  • war

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (2024)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.


  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • battle
  • fight
  • mythology
  • action-adventure
  • demons
  • story
  • horror
  • exploration
  • psychological
  • walking-simulator
  • realistic
  • narration

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Unleash the force in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor! Join Cal Kestis on an unforgettable, galaxy-spanning adventure packed with stunning visuals, satisfying gameplay, and a captivating storyline. Face thrilling boss battles and explore vast worlds. Are you ready to protect the Jedi Order?


What we like:
  • Gripping narrative
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying gameplay
  • Improved character development
  • Exciting boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Technical performance issues
  • Lackluster exploration
  • Some animations lack polish

  • fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • battle
  • boss
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • skill
  • action
  • story
  • souls

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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.


What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • battle
  • japanese
  • online
  • fight
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • action
  • tower-defense
  • skill
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • jrpg
  • exploration

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (2025)

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

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.


  • naval
  • pirates
  • combat
  • sailing
  • battle
  • brawler
  • fight
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • rpg

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