Many Xbox fans want to know: what is the most popular Game Pass game on the service?
The beauty of Xbox Game Pass is that you can discover games you usually wouldn’t have batted an eye at. Paying $60 or $70 for a game you don’t like is out of style; it’s about paying $9.99 a month and realizing that you like that shooter with mixed reviews. Or it turns out you’re a fan of farming or flight simulators.
Here are the twelve most popular titles on Xbox Game Pass that you can play right now.
High on Life is Currently The Most Popular Game Pass Game
Squanch Games, Inc.
Release Date: December 13th, 2022
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Developer: Squanch Games
Publisher: Squanch Games
Currently, High on Life is the most popular Game Pass game. From Justin Roiland, creator of Rick and Morty, comes a shooter filled with the same humor and presentation you’d expect. Of course, Roiland’s style of comedy isn’t for everybody, but it has found an audience on Xbox Game Pass.
Critics seem divided concerning High on Life; it currently has a Metascore in the mid-60s on all platforms. Its user and Steam scores from fans, however, are much higher.
Forza Horizon 5 Continues To Be Successful
Release Date: November 1st, 2021
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming
Developer: Playground Games
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
The Forza Horizon games are some of the best racing titles you can play today. Forza Horizon 5 is no exception. The Horizon Festival’s stop in Mexico is one of the best, featuring beautiful environments, scenic vistas, and unforgettable racing.
Its first expansion, Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, was released earlier this year. Another expansion is due to release next year. However, given the game’s popularity, fans seem content to play as much Forza Horizon 5 as possible.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege Is Still One of the Best Tactical Shooters
Release Date: December 1st, 2015
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4,
Developer: Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Rainbow Six: Siege has been an FPS mainstay for nearly a decade. The Rainbow Six franchise has seen long-term success over the years, and 2015’s Siege may be the most popular in the series to date.
Ubisoft continues to support the over 70 million players in the Siege ecosystem with yearly updates. So don’t be surprised to see those continue for the foreseeable future.
Halo Infinite Is Looking To Stay Strong
Release Date: November 16th, 2021
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Developer: 343 Industries
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Halo and Xbox go together like peas and carrots. There would be no Xbox without Halo. 2001’s Combat Evolved showcased what is possible from a console FPS. While recent Halo titles have stumbled, 2021’s Halo Infinite continues to keep an audience.
While the game’s launch was a bit lackluster and lacking in content, 343 Industries has done well with post-launch support. Recent updates have added long-requested features to the game. As a result, it feels like Halo Infinite is finally here and ready for action, even if it took a year to get to that point.
Forza Horizon 4 Continues To Be One of the Most Popular Game Pass Games
Release Date: September 28th, 2018
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming
Developer: Playground Games
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Two Forza Horizon games are topping the most popular Game Pass games list.
2018’s Forza Horizon 4 may be the best in the series. Traversing the entirety of Britain in each of the four seasons adds a surprising amount of depth. People keep coming back to the game four years later. It makes you wonder how long they’ll keep playing it as newer Forza games are released.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is More LEGO Star Wars Goodness
Warner Bros. Games
Release Date: April 5th, 2022
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Cloud Gaming
Developer: Traveller’s Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
The LEGO Star Wars games are always a good time. So it shouldn’t be a shock that it’s one of the most-played Xbox Game Pass titles.
Releasing earlier this year, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga tries to deliver something for every Star Wars fan out there. With all nine Skywalker Saga movies to play through, there’s a lot of content to dive into!
Sea of Thieves Sets Sail on the High Seas
Release Date: March 20th, 2018
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming
Developer: Rare
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Living out your pirate fantasy has never been easier.
After a rocky start, Rare has shaped Sea of Thieves to be an incredible adventure. Whether playing solo or with friends, there’s a staggering amount of content ready for discovery.
Grounded Asks You To Survive the Backyard
Release Date: July 28th, 2020
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Honey, I shrunk the kids!
Grounded is inspired by the 1989 Rick Moranis movie. Four teenagers are shrunk to an ant-like size. They’re forced to survive the “wilderness” that is the backyard. You’ll need to hone your survival skills to survive.
Ark Ultimate Survivor Edition Takes Place in a Land Before Time
Release Date: June 2nd, 2015
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, macOS, iOS, Android
Developer: Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement LLC
Publisher: Studio Wildcard
It’s hard to believe that ARK has only been around for seven years. It feels like the Jurassic-themed survival game has been active longer.
ARK combines everything you know and love about survival and crafting games, and combines them with dinosaurs. If that’s not a winning formula, I don’t know what is.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Is an Absolute Beauty
Release Date: August 17th, 2020
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Developer: Asobo Studio
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Sometimes all you want to do is take a nice, relaxing flight. That’s what the next entry on our list of most popular Game Pass titles is all about.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a beautiful blast from the past. Being able to experience the veteran franchise with amazing graphics has helped make it a popular and beloved game.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Is Still One of the Most Popular Game Pass Games
Release Date: September 30th, 2018
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
Publisher: Ubisoft
The Assassin’s Creed franchise recently went through a soft reboot. The games transitioned to more of an open-world RPG feel. Three games have been released with this philosophy, and 2018’s Odyssey is the best of the bunch.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes place in ancient Greece and delivers impressive storytelling and satisfying gameplay.
Farming Simulator 22 Continues To Yield a Good Crop
Release Date: November 21st, 2021
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming, MacOS
Developer: Giants Software
Publisher: Giants Software
Why fly when you can farm? The last entry on our list of most popular Game Pass games is another simulator title. This time, we’re trading in our pilot’s license for life on the farm.
The franchise has been running strong for over a decade. Farming Simulator 22 is easily the best of them all. This is one of the best simulator games you can play today.
