The Best Narrative Games for Xbox Series X - Page 4

Update : Particle Hearts added at rank #35.
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Bramble: The Mountain King (2023)

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80
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.


  • horror
  • platform
  • dark
  • exploration
  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • cinematic
  • adventure
  • mythology
  • action-adventure
  • fantasy
  • story
  • emotional
  • lore

32

Eternal Threads (2022)

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82
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.


  • time
  • manipulation
  • narrative
  • story
  • travel
  • investigation
  • emotional
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • puzzle
  • thriller
  • fiction
  • post-apocalyptic
  • interactive
  • exploration

33

The Artful Escape (2021)

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94
Review score
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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

The Artful Escape is a psychedelic journey of self-discovery and creativity, following the story of a young musician trying to break out of his famous uncle's shadow. The game features simple platforming and a unique music interface, where players can create their own musical compositions. The game's beautiful visuals and uplifting story, supported by an outstanding voice cast, make it a must-play for music lovers and fans of visual novels.


What we like:
  • Gorgeous visuals,Unique music interface,Outstanding voice cast,Uplifting story
What could be improved:
  • Lack of challenging gameplay,Short game length,More of a visual novel than a traditional game

  • psychedelic
  • platform
  • sci-fi
  • narrative
  • self-discovery
  • adventure
  • rhythm
  • side-scrolling
  • music
  • aliens
  • walking-simulator

34

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

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78
Review score
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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

35

Particle Hearts (2025)

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75
Review score
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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch j

Explore a world made entirely of particles. Use special abilities to manipulate those particles, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and uncover the role you play in this sinister and beautiful land.


  • puzzle
  • platform
  • exploration
  • narrative
  • 3d
  • stylized
  • music
  • third-person
  • atmospheric
  • action-adventure
  • relaxing
  • story
  • emotion
  • particle
  • colourful

36

Deliver Us Mars (2023)

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70
Review score
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PC Windows Android Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Xbox Series X/s

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.


  • sci-fi
  • mars
  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • third-person
  • platform
  • cinematic
  • space
  • thriller
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • emotional
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • linear

37

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (2021)

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92
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Xbox One

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy casts you as Star-Lord, and tasks you with traipsing around the galaxy with Rocket, Groot, Drax, and Gamora. Developer Crystal Dynamics captures the spirit and fun of the true Guardians team while also exploring untapped quadrants of Marvel lore. The game features a strong story that keeps you playing as Peter Quill for the entire game and promises electric moments with thoughtful junctures.


What we like:
  • Strong story
  • Explore untapped quadrants of Marvel lore
  • Electric moments and thoughtful junctures
  • Control Peter in every battle & feel like leader of Guardians
What could be improved:
  • No multiplayer or cooperative action options

  • superhero
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • fight
  • battle
  • narrative
  • shooter
  • exploration
  • story
  • puzzle
  • tps
  • action
  • adventure
  • single-player
  • sci-fi

38

The Longest Road on Earth (2021)

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77
Review score
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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 IOS iPhone PC Windows Android

A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.


  • narrative
  • meditative
  • interactive
  • walking-simulator
  • pixel
  • music
  • noir
  • life
  • scroller
  • fiction
  • point-and-click
  • cozy
  • emotional
  • cute
  • historical

39

Under the Waves (2023)

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

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...


  • underwater
  • submarine
  • narrative
  • techno-futuristic
  • story
  • adventure
  • crafting
  • exploration

40

South of the Circle (2020)

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79
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Xbox Series X/s Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Mac OS IOS iPhone

South of the Circle is an emotional narrative experience exploring the relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics caught up in the political conflict of the Cold War. The story focuses on the weight of life choices - between career, true love and the desire to keep our promises.


  • narrative
  • interactive
  • story
  • drama
  • political
  • romance
  • adventure

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