20 best Xbox Game Pass games for console & PC in June 2022

Xbox Game Pass is full of titles across dozens of genres, all available for a monthly fee, so here are the 20 best Xbox Game Pass games for console and PC as of June 2022.

Xbox Game Pass is one of the most exciting shakeups to videogame pricing in years, offering Xbox and PC games for a low monthly cost. With Microsoft first-party titles alongside indie and even AAA third-party games, there really is something for everyone – but that can make it tough to pick out the absolute best games on Xbox Game Pass.

Thankfully, we’ve put together this list to cover our favorites, but the joy of Xbox Game Pass is that you can sample a bit of everything. If you’re looking for the full list of everything available, Microsoft has a full list. For now, though, let’s jump into the best Xbox Game Pass games for console and PC in June 2022.

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Best Xbox Game Pass games for console and PC

All games noted as console compatible will run on Xbox One, as well as Xbox Series S|X – and we’ve denoted which ones are optimized to take advantage of the new hardware, too.

Back 4 Blood (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Back 4 Blood is, in many ways, a much prettier, more modern Left 4 Dead. That’s no bad thing, though, and while it may seem derivative on the surface, there’s depth to be found in its deck-builder style perk system, as well as its customizable weapons and characters with their own perks.

Want to know more? Be sure to read our full review.

Batman: Arkham Knight (Console)

The Batman Arkham franchise may have been mostly dormant since 2015’s Arkham Knight, but the game remains an excellent action-adventure title. Gotham City has never looked (or felt) more frightening, and while the Batmobile was a contentious addition back at launch, we still enjoy crashing through walls like they’re made of paper.

Sure, the plot twist can be seen a mile off, but Arkham Knight was a fitting end for the franchise – at least until we get to play as the Suicide Squad.

Battletech (PC)

The Battletech/MechWarrior franchise has been around for years, but Harebrained Schemes took the series’ staple of rampaging robots filled with enough ammo to wipe entire continents off of the map and put it into a template closer to the XCOM series.

Turn-based strategy ensues, as your band of mercenaries fights its way across the solar system, picking up missions to pay the cash and keep the engines in your upgradable mechs running.

Crusader Kings III (PC)

If you ever watched Game of Thrones and enjoyed the political (and sometimes literal) backstabbing, then Crusader Kings III is worth a look. Neighboring leader look at you funny? You could woo their spouse and have your bastard rule when they’re gone. Or you could simply have them killed.

Players have even reported multiple spouses being killed off by a character that ended up being revealed as their evil twin – it really is a great generator for unique stories.

Dishonored 2 (PC, Console)

Dishonored was a great game, but Dishonored 2 improves on Arkane’s immersive sim in almost every way. Players choose to step into the boots of Corvo Attano or Emily Kaldwin and are tasked with tackling usurpers to the throne using stealth, magic, and plenty of player choice.

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Targets can be eliminated in all kinds of ways, while the city of Karnaca remains as much of a joy to explore today as it was back in 2016.

Doom Eternal (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

If Doom’s 2016 revival was dragging the granddaddy of FPS games into the modern era, Doom Eternal is that same, chainsaw-wielding ball of fury all grown up. iD Software’s sequel is bigger, brasher, and gorier than its predecessor. Its environments are more ambitious, its platforming is actually pretty fun, and it brings back the unique “push and pull” of combat that made the reboot so loved by newcomers and longtime fans alike.

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It also looks positively stunning on Xbox Series S|X, meaning it’s worth another playthrough even if you’ve already finished it.

Forza Horizon 5 (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

The Forza Horizon series has never had a bad entry, so imagine our surprise when Forza Horizon 5 scored an incredible 10/10 in our review. Mexico’s landscape, even more impressive visuals, and a huge car list make Forza Horizon 5 not just the best racing game this year, but one of the best racing games of all time.

It’s the perfect showcase for the Xbox Series S|X, and if you’ve got the PC for it then it’ll look stunning there, too.

Gears 5 (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Gears 5 remains a showcase for the Xbox Series S|X consoles, and for good reason – The Coalition’s third-person shooter has never looked, or played, better. Players take control of Kait Diaz in the game’s campaign, with stunning set pieces and even a more open-world-inspired section.

In multiplayer, players can enjoy Horde, Versus, and the new mode Escape, meaning there’s plenty for players to enjoy. Oh, and yes, there are still chainsaw guns.

Halo Infinite (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Halo Infinite might be the most anticipated Xbox title of 2021, and thanks to Game Pass, players can jump in on day one. With a full, open-world-style campaign and a free-to-play multiplayer suite, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

Looking to catch up on the series? The Halo: Master Chief Collection is also available on Xbox Game Pass – meaning there are six mainline games to play through before Infinite if you want to learn the history of Spartan-117.

Hitman Trilogy (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

The Hitman franchise has been around for more than twenty years, but the franchise really hit its stride with the latest trio of adventures. This bundle contains every episode of the 2016 entry, as well as its two direct sequels, and it’s one of the best stealth action games in years.

Each mission is a puzzle with hundreds of moving parts, and it can be great fun to plot out devilish ways to shuffle your targets off of their mortal coil — whether that’s using a gun, strangling them, throwing them from a rooftop, poisoning them, or anything else. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.

Jade Empire: Special Edition (PC)

Bioware may be best known for Mass Effect and Dragon Age these days (both franchises are on Xbox Game Pass, too), but back in 2005, it released this mystical, martial arts-themed RPG. Leaning on systems built for Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire weaves Bioware’s signature storytelling through a world inspired by Chinese mythology and with real-time combat.

If you’ve played KOTOR and the studio’s later franchises, then Jade Empire is a piece of RPG history you’ll want to check out.

Outriders (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

If you like the idea of mixing Gears of War’s shooting mechanics with superhuman abilities that make enemies pop like gore-stuffed pinatas, Outriders may be just what you’re looking for. This shooter sees players exploring a new planet ravaged by wild storms that see them infused with wild abilities.

With four classes to choose from, Outriders is a great co-op shooter – and with Xbox Game Pass, everyone can download it as part of their subscription.

Psychonauts 2 (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

The original Psychonauts may have launched in 2005, but its 2021 sequel doesn’t skip a beat. In fact, it picks up right where its predecessor left off, reintroducing Razputin “Raz” Aquato. Players will jump into the fractured psyche of multiple characters, with each world offering a unique playground Raz can experiment with using his Psi-Powers.

If you’re a fan of platformers or developer Double Fine’s unique mix of the whacky and heartfelt, Psychonauts 2 is a must-play.

Rainbow Six Siege (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Rainbow Six Siege launched to middling reviews in 2015, but now into its sixth year of content, the game has gone from strength to strength. Offering tense, tactical combat in maps where walls, floors, and ceilings can all be shredded to pieces, nowhere is safe.

Rainbow Six fans on Xbox get the Deluxe Edition – meaning you’ll unlock a handful of Operators to build out your roster.

Scarlet Nexus (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Scarlet Nexus is a gorgeous, futuristic action RPG with lightning-fast combat. Not sold yet? Ok, what if we told you that your two protagonists can use psychokinesis to wield the environment against monsters in a cyberpunk world and that there are two campaigns to play through, too?

Throw in other party members with their own combat styles, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos that’s absolutely dripping in anime swagger.

Sea of Thieves (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Sea of Thieves may have had a rocky launch, but Rare has continued to build on its systems since it launched. Adding more things to do and items to earn, Sea of Thieves is best experienced with friends, fighting off enemy ships and Krakens while singing shanties, drinking ale, and scooping water out of your ship’s hull.

Add to that a new series of Tall Tales featuring Pirates of the Caribbean’s Jack Sparrow, and Sea of Thieves is well worthy of being on our best Xbox Game Pass games list.

Star Wars Battlefront II (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

Yes, Star Wars Battlefront 2 launched as a mess, and it may never recover from the stink of the microtransaction-laden progression that was infamously pulled hours before launch. Thankfully though, the Battlefront 2 of 2022 is a much better game, and more complete, too.

In the four years since launch, EA and DICE have added Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker content, Clone Wars updates, and even content from Solo (remember that one?). It’s essentially a Star Wars toybox, and there’s never been a better time to jump in.

Titanfall 2 (Console)

Apex Legends has been a huge success for Respawn, but we’d be lying if we said we aren’t holding out hope for a third Titanfall game. While the first game offered an incredible multiplayer mode, Titanfall 2’s single-player campaign is an all-time classic, constantly shifting expectations while maintaining rock-solid gunplay and traversal.

Then there’s the multiplayer, which is no slouch – and helped form the basis of Apex Legends’ superlative battle royale combat.

Total War Warhammer 3 (PC)

Total War: Warhammer 3 is one of Creative Assembly’s finest strategy titles yet, and that’s in a big part down to just how varied each of its races is. Each offers its own bonuses and unique mechanics, whether you’re sending Polar Bears charging into battle, or casting spells with your created Daemon prince, no two campaigns play out in the same way.

Still not convinced? We awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10 in our review.

What Remains of Edith Finch (PC, Console) (Optimized for Xbox Series S|X)

There are few games that are as atmospheric as What Remains of Edith Finch, a tale of the last surviving member of the Finch family. Edith returns home to explore the family estate, with each of the Finch family having passed away in mysterious or tragic circumstances.

Piecing together her family’s history through playable vignettes, What Remains of Edith Finch is touching, but more than a little dour. Still, it leaves an indelible message about life and death that’s hard to forget.

How to buy Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass can be purchased via Xbox’s official website for both PC and Xbox consoles.

The pass comes in two tiers:

• Standard: Includes access to hundreds of games, as well as Xbox exclusive games on release.
  • PC players can also get their first month for $1 (£1.)
• Ultimate: Everything that comes with the standard edition, but also includes Xbox Live Gold, the ability to play games via the Cloud, and free in-game content.

There are the best Xbox Game Pass games available right now. For what’s coming up, be sure to check out our guide to June’s games. Make sure to check out our other best lists, covering all things gaming:

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