The Best Story Games for Xbox Series X

Update 7 April 2025: South of Midnight added at rank #2.

Here are our 10 Best Story Games for Xbox Series X, position 21 to 30:

Night Reverie
The Smile Alchemist
Bem Feito
TEMPUS

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Night Reverie (2021)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Android

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

emotional
choices
surreal
exploration
soundtrack
pixel
relaxing
story
2d
colourful
mystery
cute
atmospheric
dialog
controller-support

The Smile Alchemist (2023)

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

Follow the growth of a young alchemist aiming to become the best in the world!

simulation
japanese
story
crafting
pixel
jrpg
cute
rpg
heart-warming
collectathon
single-player
life
book

Bem Feito (2023)

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

"Bem Feito" is a Life Sim where players follow Reginaldo, a charming and almost silent protagonist. Reginaldo's simple life revolves around his daily household tasks, captivating friends, and perhaps, unexpected choices that subtly shape the course of the game.

multiple-endings
horror
innovative
pixel
story
psychological
dark
soundtrack
gore
rpg
violent
single-player
retro
life
cute

TEMPUS (2022)

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Android PC Windows Oculus Rift Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

TEMPUS is a puzzle adventure game with time travel. Each time you advance, you will see the island where you live change over thousands of years. You can only travel forward so it is a one way trip, how far will you go?