Top Games on Xbox Game Pass (July 2025)

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Alright, let’s dive into this whole Xbox Game Pass thing. I mean, yeah, I was skeptical at first. Probably like you. The idea of all my games tied to some subscription? Uh, hello – control issues. But you know what? It’s strangely, oddly worth it. Like finding a coat you forgot about in the back of your closet – and it still fits! Tons of games, from the quirky indie stuff to those big splashy ones. All for, like, the cost of a fancy coffee every month. Wild, right?

Now, picture this: there’s this insane list of games at your fingertips, and choosing feels like being a kid in a candy store again, except it’s your hard drive space on the line. Prioritizing what to download? Total brain-buster. But some games, man, they’re just screaming “play me now.” Let’s peek at some of those gems, shall we?

First up, let’s talk Master Chief. This guy’s adventures in the Master Chief Collection – it’s like a greatest hits album you can’t skip. You’ve got all the main Halo games, except Halo 5, weirdly enough. But oh boy, Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach – fantastic stuff. Think co-op missions, electrifying Firefights, and legendary multiplayer battles. If you’ve ever whispered the word ‘Halo’ in your life, this is a no-brainer. Kind of like finding that last piece of chocolate hidden at the bottom of the box. Sweet.

And then there’s Little Nightmares II. Ever play a game that sends shivers down your spine? Yeah, that’s this one. It’s moody and atmospheric, packed with Tim Burton-esque creepiness. Freaky monsters, puzzles, and a story you piece together from the shadows around you. Playing it feels like reading a dark fairy tale that’s way too good to put down.

Right, where was I? Oh, yeah! There’s High on Life. If you’ve watched Rick and Morty, picture that humor mixed into a first-person shooter. And if you haven’t – prepare for chaos. The game throws platforming and shooting into a blender and hits turbo. It’s hilarious, no two ways about it.

Now, swinging over to The Ascent. You ever wonder what happens when twin-stick shooter meets RPG, all set in a cyberpunk world? Yeah, exactly that. You play as these “Indents,” which, let’s be real, sounds suspiciously not fun. But battling through the mean streets of Veles with friends? Pure, high-octane joy. Like a neon-lit roller coaster, but with more explosions.

And there’s more – Rise of the Tomb Raider, anyone? I don’t know, something about Lara Croft solving ancient mysteries while avoiding death traps just clicks. This game is emotional, action-packed, and frankly, a must for action-adventure junkies.

Okay, buckle up because Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time finally crashes into Game Pass. Pun? Totally intended. It combines everything you love about platformers and then some. There’s humor, nostalgia, and let’s be honest, a bit of cursing at the screen when you don’t quite make that jump.

And oh boy, The Alters – talk about hitting the jackpot of unique games. Think sci-fi, survival, and base-building but with multiple versions of yourself. Sounds trippy? It is. But in the best way possible. You play as Jan, trying to survive using alternate versions of… yourself! Yeah, it’s a concept that’s both bizarre and brilliant.

Before I bore you with epic tales of digital wizardry, I’ll stop here. But Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition is also in there, a real blast from the gaming past. Then there’s Dredge, which may unexpectedly make you love fishing, all while keeping an eye out for something sinister in the fog. And, apparently, Metaphor: ReFantazio swoops in for the JRPG lovers among you, courtesy of the minds behind the Persona series.

Xbox Game Pass really does seem like a treasure trove of gaming goodness. A frenzy of pixels and stories waiting to be unraveled. So many choices, such little time. What are you even waiting for? Well, maybe for more hard drive space. That’s always a pickle. Anyway—wait, did I cover all the good bits? Probably. No, definitely. Happy gaming!