The 15 best Xbox Series S/X games to play in 2026

This now venerable hardware remains an ideal platform for classics such as Minecraft and daring experiments from the brightest new developers

Now surely approaching their twilight years, the Xbox Series S and X machines nevertheless still have plenty to offer both new and veteran owners. We have selected 15 titles that show the range of what's on offer, from the biggest blockbusters to lesser known indie gems you may have missed. Whether you're after tense psychological horror or wild escapism, it's all here and more.