The Best Fast-paced Games for Xbox One

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Update : 502\'s Arcade added at rank #4.
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Verlet Swing (2018)

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Verlet Swing is a curious game where you must swing and manoeuvre through obstacles towards a shimmering goal in order to escape. Target something, then use the left thumbstick to guide you through the air, timing your swings correctly to avoid obstacles and crashing into the ground. With 100 levels to clear, each with their own online leaderboards, it provides plenty of challenge and satisfaction.


What we like:
  • Unique concept
  • Interesting visuals
  • Exhilarating experience with sound of air rushing around
  • Reasonable price considering the amount of gameplay
  • Chilled out vibe with themed levels
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Some stages can feel unfair

  • fast-paced
  • surreal
  • editor
  • level
  • abstract
  • 3d
  • action
  • first-person
  • challenging
  • replay-value
  • difficult
  • platform
  • manipulation
  • sport
  • corridor

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Bloodroots (2020)

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

In Bloodroots, you're Mr. Wolf, a man betrayed and left for dead, seeking vengeance. Use everything around you to choreograph ultra-violent combos in a twisted Western revenge tale. Experiment with different objects as weapons, enjoy the smooth gameplay and amazing music, and compete for fame on worldwide leaderboards.


What we like:
  • Satisfying and fluid gameplay
  • Unique use of objects as weapons
  • Compelling story with deranged characters
  • Great music and visuals
  • Encourages creative problem-solving
What could be improved:
  • Limited player freedom
  • Can become repetitive towards the end

  • violent
  • western
  • top-down
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • platform
  • combo
  • isometric
  • blood
  • beat-em-up
  • gore
  • cartoony
  • hack-and-slash
  • animal
  • difficult

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Pinkman (2017)

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Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One PC Windows

Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart.


  • minimalist
  • casual
  • fast-paced
  • platform
  • competitive
  • adventure
  • action

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502's Arcade (2024)

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502's Arcade is a collection of fast paced arcade games. Ghost hunting in a procedural dungeon crawler, fast reflex puzzle solving in a potion shop, blasting through alien enemies and more! Get good old arcade fun featuring modern mechanics and challenge your way to the top of the leaderboards.


  • attack
  • score
  • cats
  • fast-paced
  • arcade
  • beat-em-up
  • precision
  • pixel
  • cute
  • rogue-like
  • retro
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • family-friendly
  • controller-support

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Deserted (2023)

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Deserted is a stylized 3D action adventure with light RPG and narrative elements. Inspired by the alien atmosphere of Out Of This World, Deserted combines narrative storytelling with survival and fast paced strategic combat to deliver a thrilling adventure.


  • survival
  • zombies
  • fast-paced
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • stylized
  • action-adventure
  • inventory
  • strategy
  • 3d
  • combat
  • story
  • baseball
  • action

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The Ultimate Sonic Bundle (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Sonic Forces - Experience fast-paced action with three unique gameplay styles. Sonic Mania - An all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.


  • fast-paced
  • racing
  • classic
  • platform
  • vehicle
  • competitive
  • customization
  • 2d

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MindSeize (2020)

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MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!


  • metroidvania
  • 2d-action
  • fast-paced
  • exploration
  • platform
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • boss
  • classic
  • action
  • sci-fi
  • score-chasing
  • combat
  • sprite
  • 2d

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Pool Blitz (2022)

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

Play on unique Pool Blitz tables against players around the world in real time. Show off your 8-Ball pool skills in 1v1 matches, or enter tournaments to wipe out your opponents and move up the leaderboard. Play games with friends - invite up to 7 friends to multiplayer tournaments.


  • real-time
  • table
  • fast-paced
  • physics
  • multiplayer
  • no-wait
  • skill
  • thrilling

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LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity (2019)

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Prepare to embark on a perilous journey filled with deadly pirates, aliens, asteroid fields and the emptiness of space! The definitive version of the fast-paced, dodge ‘em up, now with more levels, more story and more ways to die!


  • precision
  • cinematic
  • arcade
  • beautiful
  • action-adventure
  • fast-paced
  • runner
  • flight
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • 3d
  • comedy
  • stylized
  • colourful
  • galaga

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Musashi vs Cthulhu (2020)

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Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.


  • lovecraftian
  • fast-paced
  • beat-em-up
  • swordplay
  • ninja
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • arcade
  • action
  • anime
  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • wave
  • fight

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