Best Xbox Series X Games October 2026
Explore top-rated Xbox games to find the right title for your gaming setup. Compare key genres, single-player campaigns, and multiplayer modes side by side. Our independent ranking helps you choose your next favorite adventure.
Last updated: 6 October 2026
Xbox Series X/S Games: Top 5
1
EA SPORTS FC 27 (Xbox One | Series X)
from £58.9813 stores
from £58.98
13 stores
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3
Grand Theft Auto VI (Xbox Series X/S)
from £52.2411 stores
from £52.24
11 stores
4
007 First Light (Xbox Series X)
from £47.958 stores
from £47.95
8 stores
5
Resident Evil Requiem (Xbox Series X)
from £31.879 stores
from £31.87
9 stores
EA SPORTS FC 27 delivers competitive football gameplay built on Electronic Arts' long-running sports franchise. The title supports cross-generation play across Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles. It offers a dedicated simulation experience for sports fans.
Pros
Playable across Xbox One and Series X
Official EA Sports football simulation
Popular competitive sports gameplay
Cons
Age rating of 16 years
Iterative sports release formula
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an action RPG published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for Xbox Series X. The game blends combat mechanics with character progression for a mature audience. It caters to players who enjoy dark themes and role-playing challenges.
Pros
Combines RPG mechanics with action combat
Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment
Dedicated Xbox Series X release
Cons
Mature 18 age rating
Not designed for casual younger audiences
Grand Theft Auto VI is an open-world action adventure from Rockstar Games set in a massive modern sandbox. The title supports both single-player exploration and online multiplayer modes across Xbox Series X and S. It provides third-person action with deep narrative design.
Pros
Vast open world adventure setting
Includes online multiplayer mode
Available in physical and digital formats
Supports Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
Cons
Requires 18 age rating due to content
No VR support included
007 First Light is an action-adventure title from IO Interactive that puts you in the shoes of a secret agent. The gameplay combines tactical stealth, puzzle-solving, and third-person shooting within a structured story campaign. It appeals to players who value strong single-player espionage narratives.
Pros
Story campaign by developer IO Interactive
Mix of stealth, puzzle solving, and shooting
Authentic secret agent espionage atmosphere
Cons
Linear single-player campaign focus
Age rating of 16 years
Resident Evil Requiem continues Capcom's iconic horror franchise on Xbox Series X with intense action and suspense. The game focuses on a dedicated single-player campaign filled with atmospheric exploration and combat. It is built specifically for adult survival horror fans.
Pros
Classic Resident Evil survival horror action
Dedicated Xbox Series X release
Pure single-player adventure focus
Cons
No multiplayer or co-op modes
Strict 18 age rating
No VR release option
Compare specifications
| Genre | Sports | RPG, Action | Adventure, Third-person, Open world, Action | Adventure, Action | Adventure, Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age rating | 16 years | 18 years | 18 years | 16 years | 18 years |
| Series | FIFA | — | Grand Theft Auto (GTA) | — | Resident Evil |
| Release year | 2026 | — | 2026 | — | 2026 |
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