The Best Battle Games for Xbox One

Update : DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO added at rank #5.
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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.


What we like:
  • Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
  • Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
  • Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
  • Tons of weapon balancing and updates
  • New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once
What could be improved:
  • Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
  • Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

  • rpg
  • online
  • fight
  • battle
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • tower-defense
  • action
  • japanese
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • skill
  • local
  • exploration

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WILD HEARTS Karakuri Edition (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows

Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.


  • battle
  • fight
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • crafting
  • hunting
  • fantasy
  • resource
  • multiplayer
  • exploration
  • souls
  • action-hunting
  • inventive
  • umbrella
  • online

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Monster Hunter: World (2018)

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Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 4

In Monster Hunter: World, you embark on an exciting journey to hunt down ferocious creatures in a living ecosystem. Explore stunning locations, use a variety of weapons, and craft new gear by collecting materials from the fallen beasts. This exciting and immersive RPG offers fun gameplay and addictive combat, with the ability to hunt alone or alongside up to three other players. You can even put your personal flair on the game with stickers, gestures, and armor customization.


What we like:
  • Immersive world
  • Amazing creature designs
  • Engaging main quest
  • Fun gameplay
  • Addictive
What could be improved:
  • Combat may take time to get used to
  • Tricky controls on mouse and keyboard
  • Lots of grinding for specific items
  • Some fights require large groups of players

  • rpg
  • online
  • battle
  • fight
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • crafting
  • action
  • farming
  • multiplayer
  • japanese
  • difficult
  • exploration
  • skill
  • dragon

4

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.


  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • battle
  • fight
  • mythology
  • action-adventure
  • demons
  • story
  • horror
  • exploration
  • psychological
  • walking-simulator
  • realistic
  • narration

5

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!


  • fight
  • anime
  • battle
  • arena
  • online
  • combat
  • competitive
  • multiplayer
  • martial
  • arts
  • 3d

6

Cassette Beasts (2023)

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Xbox One Linux PC Windows

Embark on an epic adventure in Cassette Beasts, a fresh take on monster collecting games! Capture, transform, and fuse monsters for thrilling turn-based battles. Explore the rich world of New Wirral, master a deep battle system, and enjoy the compelling narrative and stunning art. This game is a must-play for all monster collector enthusiasts!


What we like:
  • Unique and original monster collecting concept
  • Intuitive and strategic battle system
  • Gorgeous art and creature designs
  • Engaging story with complex themes
  • Immersive soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Main story ending
  • Confusing puzzle and map design
  • Lack of clear instructions on battle mechanics
  • Post-game content feels unrewarding

  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • battle
  • open-world
  • collector
  • creature
  • jrpg
  • pixel
  • pokemon
  • exploration
  • local
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • retro

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Unleash the force in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor! Join Cal Kestis on an unforgettable, galaxy-spanning adventure packed with stunning visuals, satisfying gameplay, and a captivating storyline. Face thrilling boss battles and explore vast worlds. Are you ready to protect the Jedi Order?


What we like:
  • Gripping narrative
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying gameplay
  • Improved character development
  • Exciting boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Technical performance issues
  • Lackluster exploration
  • Some animations lack polish

  • fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • battle
  • boss
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • action
  • skill
  • boss-fight
  • customization

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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (2022)

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

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is an expansion to the original Monster Hunter Rise. Featuring improved gameplay and nimble-feeling additions to combat mechanics, unique new monsters and hunting locales, and a new difficulty level in the form of Master Rank quests. As the hunter who saved Kamura from calamity, you must now journey to the far-off reaches of Elgado, an outpost near a Kingdom beset by a sinister new nemesis—the elder dragon Malzeno!


  • rpg
  • fight
  • battle
  • online
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • skill
  • action
  • japanese
  • farming
  • boss
  • difficult
  • dragon
  • local

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Nexomon: Extinction (2020)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, with a brand new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap, tame and evolve.


  • turn-based
  • collector
  • creature
  • battle
  • rpg
  • top-down
  • funny
  • combat
  • challenging
  • cons
  • pokeball
  • trading
  • family-friendly
  • cute

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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Embark on a vibrant journey with Rainbow Billy to restore color to a whimsical world. Engage in unique battles, solve clever puzzles, and befriend over 60 lovable creatures. This heartwarming RPG offers more than just gameplay; it's an adventure of empathy and growth, wrapped in a charming 1950's cartoon-style graphics.


What we like:
  • Unique and engaging gameplay
  • A blend of puzzle-solving and friendly battles
  • Over 60 unique creatures to befriend
  • Beautiful 1950's cartoon-style graphics
  • Heartwarming story about empathy and growth
What could be improved:
  • Some may find the game too short
  • Repetitive gameplay

  • platform
  • battle
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • colourful
  • rhythm
  • underwater
  • near-open-world
  • challenging
  • card
  • imp

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