{"id":128237,"date":"2019-02-12T19:26:25","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T19:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=128237"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:23:11","slug":"best-xbox-one-exclusive-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/best-xbox-one-exclusive-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox One exclusives you have to play"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Xbox One is often overshadowed by PlayStation in terms of sales. With Nintendo releasing the Switch recently, Xbox has started to fall behind its competitors as a current generation console. However, the Xbox One is still a great console to buy. Especially considering how many amazing games you can only find on Xbox or PC. Most of these game are the reason some gamers choose to use Xbox over its competitors, and it\u2019s no surprise why. Here are some of the amazing games that you\u2019ll only be able to find on an Xbox One.<\/p>\n

Best Xbox One exclusive games<\/h2>\n

Ori and the Blind Forest<\/h3>\n

A platformer that breaks the rules of being a platformer, Ori and the Blind Forest follows two unexpected companions, Ori and Sein, as they try to restore their forest to its former glory. While most Xbox One exclusives tend to be combat-heavy shooters, Ori and the Blind Forest focuses more on its deep narrative instead of its gameplay. Although, the gameplay is still interesting, as Ori and the Blind Forest is a Metroidvania with some unique twists. A great choice for anyone who likes challenging platform-adventure games like Hollow Knight or Mega Man.<\/p>\n

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Killer Instinct<\/a><\/h3>\n

Killer Instinct is a series of fighter games from decades ago that received a free-to-play compilation on Xbox One a few years ago. Over the past few years, this game has continued to receive new characters and updates as it grows in popularity. There aren’t many free-to-play fighters out there, so it’s a perfect game for anyone who is interested in the genre. Killer Instinct also features a very impressive tutorial mode to help new and veteran players hone their skills before any match.<\/p>\n

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Quantum Break<\/h3>\n

There aren\u2019t many shooters that have a rich, compelling story, as most of them are more focused on gameplay and co-op options. Quantum Break doesn\u2019t follow this trend, as it tells the story of a time traveler trying to save the future. The game is a cross between a shooter, a platformer, and an action-adventure game that makes you never want to put it down.<\/p>\n

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Cuphead<\/h3>\n

Cuphead<\/a> took over the internet when it first came out. There are two main draws to this combat-oriented platformer. The first is the art style. The entire game is inspired by 1930s cartoons. There\u2019s no other major game with this art, and it\u2019s really adorable.<\/p>\n

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The second draw is its difficulty. Often compared to Super Meat Boy as an incredibly difficult indie platformer, the challenge of Cuphead is how hard its bosses are. Pretty much the whole game revolves around defeating various bosses who get increasingly harder as the match goes on. If you\u2019re looking for something truly challenging, then Cuphead is absolutely the game for you.<\/p>\n

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Gears of War<\/h3>\n

Although the style was originally inspired by Resident Evil 4, anyone who has played an arcade shooter will quickly be familiar with the gameplay of Gears of War. The over-the-shoulder third-person shooter POV is part of what makes the game so captivating. The campaign mode of each game has co-op capabilities, so it\u2019s a great game to play with a group of friends.<\/p>\n

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Halo<\/h3>\n

One of the most iconic game series on Xbox, Halo has been an exclusive of the console series since the very first game. Halo is a futuristic sci-fi FPS that has no replacement for such incredible lore and gameplay. Each game in the series continues to develop the incredible world of Halo. The game series is a space odyssey like “Star Wars,” but with guns instead of lightsabers. Though that\u2019s not to say there aren\u2019t some incredibly cool energy blades in the Halo universe. If you\u2019ve never picked up a Halo game before, then you are missing out.<\/p>\n

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These are just a handful of the amazing selection of Xbox One exclusives. Each game is worth checking out and they’d make excellent gifts for any gamers in your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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