The Best Abstract Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Krimson added at rank #6.
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Manifold Garden (2019)

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

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.


  • abstract
  • surreal
  • philosophical
  • nonlinear
  • puzzle
  • psychedelic
  • experimental
  • minimalist
  • multiple-endings
  • first-person
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • colourful
  • mystery

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Ynglet (2021)

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Nintendo Switch j Playstation 5 Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Ynglet is a hand-drawn adventure game where you play as a jellyfish-type creature that must float and bounce through levels in search of your missing friends. Enjoy the beautiful and calming music notes as you explore each location and solve puzzles to rescue your friends!


What we like:
  • Relaxing & meditative gameplay
  • Creative & entertaining
  • Uniquely hand-drawn game
  • Beautiful music notes & sound effects
  • Easy to play & understand
What could be improved:
  • No competitive or time-rushing gameplay
  • Limited 3D graphics and quality
  • Not too long to defeat game

  • platform
  • abstract
  • fantasia
  • casual
  • meditative
  • adventure
  • experimental
  • play

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Shatter Remastered Deluxe (2022)

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Relive the award-winning classic that redefined the brick-breaking genre. Shatter returns in stunning 4K resolution running at 120fps, with a modernised UI, and multiple visual improvements. Re-experience the highly acclaimed original soundtrack, remixed and remastered in 5.1 surround sound.


  • destruction
  • cooperative
  • 1980s
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • abstract
  • attack
  • score
  • local
  • physics
  • linear
  • colourful
  • futuristic
  • space
  • pvp

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The Lullaby of Life (2020)

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In The Lullaby of Life you are the catalyst for change in a universe currently inert but filled with potential. Explore this amazing world that combines relaxation, dexterity and agility, and help it reach its maximum splendor using the power of music to make life bloom. This adventure has no textual elements, and wearing headphones is highly recommended. Let’s write together a new story about the origin of life!


  • puzzle
  • music-driven
  • timing
  • abstract
  • music
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • linear
  • logic
  • ambient
  • family-friendly
  • exploration
  • cozy
  • wave
  • soundtrack

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Manifold (2021)

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The game takes place in a "universe with a different set of physical laws" where the player can manipulate gravity, being able to "turn walls into floors".[6] The player must solve puzzles using the world's geometry in addition to devices within the architecture of the world.[6] To aid the player, the world's tone takes on one of six colors depending on which direction they have manipulated gravity. Several facets of the game's world may only be interacted with when the gravity is oriented directly, with these objects sharing one of the six colors.


  • puzzle
  • philosophical
  • abstract
  • 3d
  • nonlinear
  • platform
  • exploration
  • surreal
  • psychedelic
  • atmospheric
  • experimental
  • cinematic
  • scroller
  • artificial
  • intelligence

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Krimson (2024)

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

Krimson is a challenging gritty rhythm platformer featuring heavy electronic metal music. You're an unknown spawn going through a hellish world as it moves rhythmically to the music. One wrong move means death but the checkpoints are often and death is very short.


  • psychological
  • dark
  • platform
  • rhythm
  • horror
  • psychedelic
  • precision
  • abstract
  • 2d
  • thriller
  • demons
  • atmospheric
  • pixel
  • sci-fi
  • fantasy

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GRAPPIN (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X j

After a difficult awakening, you stumble upon the Grip, a mysterious artifact and grappling hook. Climb up the Mountain to bring back the Grip to the top and unravel the mystery surrounding the Grip. Bon voyage!


  • 3d
  • platform
  • parkour
  • collectathon
  • abstract
  • linear
  • action-adventure
  • first-person
  • exploration
  • surreal
  • walking-simulator
  • stylized
  • atmospheric
  • colourful
  • relaxing

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Heal: Console Edition (2021)

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

Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world.


  • experimental
  • abstract
  • driven
  • narrative
  • atmospheric
  • puzzle

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