Ranked by critic score
Best Xbox Series X|S Games of 2026
Every 2026 release on Xbox Series X|S with a critic score and enough ratings to count, highest first.
The highest-rated games of 2026 on Xbox Series X|S so far are Mixtape (74), Life is Strange: Reunion (70), Palworld (70), Will: Follow the Light (70) and Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival (63), by critic score (the average of published reviews, as collected by IGDB). 56 games released in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S have a score and enough ratings to be ranked; the list updates as new reviews come in.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best game of 2026 on Xbox Series X|S?
By critic score, Mixtape (74 out of 100). Scores change as more reviews arrive, so the order can move.
Is this the Game of the Year list?
No. This ranks by critic score only. The Game Awards and other shows pick their own nominees; our Game Awards 2026 page lists those once they are announced.
Why is a game missing?
It either has no critic score yet, has too few ratings so far to be ranked fairly, has not been released, or came out in another year.