The Xbox Game Pass is consistently adding games every month, expanding upon its staggering list of available titles and increasing its overall value. Arguably the best part of Xbox Game Pass is being able to play games from just about anywhere, even on mobile, using Xbox Cloud Gaming. If you’ve been on the fence about the Xbox Game Pass, here are the top 10 best games available on Xbox Cloud Gaming to help you make a choice.
Top 10 Best games available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is a beloved game to many and one of the finest examples of an arcade game retaining its quality after being ported to the SNES. Of course, getting your hands on either form is difficult; instead, try Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.
Developed by Tribute Games, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is a love letter to Turtles in Time, right down to fighting over the pizza pickup. However, the greatest departure is the addition of new playable characters, like April O’Neil, and up to 6-player co-op. It’s never been a better time to be a TMNT fan.
Top 10 Best games available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Tunic
In a similar vein as TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Tunic is a fun indie game that is clearly inspired by classic Zelda titles like A Link to the Past. It has a top-down camera angle, green tunic-wearing protagonist who also wields a sword and shield. Over the course of the game, you’ll be fighting and solving puzzles.
However, that’s where the comparison ends. Much of the game is an enigma, right down to the in-game language that you can decipher. As for combat, it feels much more alive and active compared to Tunic’s inspirations. The lack of handholding is also a breath of fresh air. If you want a difficult action-adventure game, Tunic is perfect.
Top 10 Best games available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Minecraft
At this point, you should’ve tried Minecraft at least once. And if you haven’t, then you should if you grab the Xbox Game Pass. Minecraft has been a hit for years and one of very few games that does a fantastic job of bridging the gap between kids and adults. So, if you have kids, Minecraft is a great game to play together.
For the uninitiated, Minecraft revolves around mining, crafting, and building. You’ll be looking for trees for building, coal for torches, and spiders for silk, and that’s just naming a few. The fun of Minecraft comes from surviving the night against undead skeletons and zombies, not to mention being able to build anywhere, including underwater.
Top 10 Best games available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Hades
Roguelites often get a bad rap for lackluster stories, but fun, addicting gameplay mechanics. Supergiant Games took what makes roguelites great and gave it a creative, character-driven story. It’s a shame many studios choose not to delve into Greek mythology as a thematic premise more often, but Hades certainly does it justice.
You control Zagreus, son of Hades, on his quest to escape the Underworld and reach Olympus. No, not because you’re dead, but because Hades is an oppressive, impersonal father. The roguelite mechanics comes from trying to escape, so you’ll have to rely on upgrades, boons, and skill to make it happen. Also, Hades’ art style alone should be a reason to check it out on Xbox Game Pass.