The Best Fast-paced Games for Xbox One

Update : 502\'s Arcade added at rank #4.
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Verlet Swing (2018)

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Verlet Swing is a curious game where you must swing and manoeuvre through obstacles towards a shimmering goal in order to escape. Target something, then use the left thumbstick to guide you through the air, timing your swings correctly to avoid obstacles and crashing into the ground. With 100 levels to clear, each with their own online leaderboards, it provides plenty of challenge and satisfaction.


What we like:
  • Unique concept
  • Interesting visuals
  • Exhilarating experience with sound of air rushing around
  • Reasonable price considering the amount of gameplay
  • Chilled out vibe with themed levels
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Some stages can feel unfair

  • fast-paced
  • surreal
  • editor
  • level
  • abstract
  • 3d
  • action
  • first-person
  • challenging
  • replay-value
  • difficult
  • platform
  • manipulation
  • sport
  • corridor

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Bloodroots (2020)

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

In Bloodroots, you're Mr. Wolf, a man betrayed and left for dead, seeking vengeance. Use everything around you to choreograph ultra-violent combos in a twisted Western revenge tale. Experiment with different objects as weapons, enjoy the smooth gameplay and amazing music, and compete for fame on worldwide leaderboards.


What we like:
  • Satisfying and fluid gameplay
  • Unique use of objects as weapons
  • Compelling story with deranged characters
  • Great music and visuals
  • Encourages creative problem-solving
What could be improved:
  • Limited player freedom
  • Can become repetitive towards the end

  • violent
  • western
  • top-down
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • platform
  • combo
  • isometric
  • blood
  • beat-em-up
  • gore
  • cartoony
  • hack-and-slash
  • animal
  • difficult

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Pinkman (2017)

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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One PC Windows

Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart.


  • minimalist
  • casual
  • fast-paced
  • platform
  • competitive
  • adventure
  • action

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502's Arcade (2024)

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502's Arcade is a collection of fast paced arcade games. Ghost hunting in a procedural dungeon crawler, fast reflex puzzle solving in a potion shop, blasting through alien enemies and more! Get good old arcade fun featuring modern mechanics and challenge your way to the top of the leaderboards.


  • attack
  • score
  • cats
  • fast-paced
  • arcade
  • beat-em-up
  • precision
  • pixel
  • cute
  • rogue-like
  • retro
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • family-friendly
  • controller-support

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Deserted (2023)

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Deserted is a stylized 3D action adventure with light RPG and narrative elements. Inspired by the alien atmosphere of Out Of This World, Deserted combines narrative storytelling with survival and fast paced strategic combat to deliver a thrilling adventure.


  • survival
  • zombies
  • fast-paced
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • stylized
  • action-adventure
  • inventory
  • strategy
  • 3d
  • combat
  • story
  • baseball
  • action

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The Ultimate Sonic Bundle (2022)

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Sonic Forces - Experience fast-paced action with three unique gameplay styles. Sonic Mania - An all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.


  • fast-paced
  • racing
  • classic
  • platform
  • vehicle
  • competitive
  • customization
  • 2d

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Pool Blitz (2022)

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Play on unique Pool Blitz tables against players around the world in real time. Show off your 8-Ball pool skills in 1v1 matches, or enter tournaments to wipe out your opponents and move up the leaderboard. Play games with friends - invite up to 7 friends to multiplayer tournaments.


  • no-wait
  • table
  • real-time
  • fast-paced
  • physics
  • multiplayer
  • skill
  • online
  • privacy-policy

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LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity (2019)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One

Prepare to embark on a perilous journey filled with deadly pirates, aliens, asteroid fields and the emptiness of space! The definitive version of the fast-paced, dodge ‘em up, now with more levels, more story and more ways to die!


  • precision
  • cinematic
  • arcade
  • beautiful
  • action-adventure
  • fast-paced
  • runner
  • flight
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • 3d
  • comedy
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • galaga

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Pixel Strike 3D (2020)

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Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay, Battle Royale, and a wide variety of player customization. This is not your average pixelated gun game. It’s time to stop crafting and start shooting!


  • customization
  • competitive
  • fast-paced
  • royale
  • gun
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • multiplayer
  • pvp
  • character
  • shooter
  • military
  • fps
  • mmo

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Space Station Sprint (2021)

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Space Station Sprint is fast paced sci-fi first person shooter. Infiltrate each space station and complete your objective before your escape ship is spotted by the enemy. Use special abilities, find permanent upgrades, time bonuses, collectibles, and secrets throughout each space station.


  • first-person
  • bullet
  • short
  • space
  • shooter
  • stylized
  • time
  • fps
  • aliens
  • cyberpunk
  • fast-paced
  • sci-fi
  • robots
  • retro
  • story

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