What is the best Xbox exclusive game of all time?

Xbox has delivered some of gaming's most iconic exclusive experiences — from Halo defining a genre to Ori redefining beauty in platformers. Which Xbox exclusive stands as the greatest game the platform ever produced?

1

Gears of War

Epic's 2006 third-person shooter that introduced cover-based combat to mainstream gaming and became the Xbox 360's defining exclusive.

1000pts

2

Forza Motorsport

Turn 10's long-running sim-racing franchise, with the 2023 entry delivering a deeply technical and visually stunning circuit racing experience.

999pts

3

Sunset Overdrive

Insomniac's 2014 irreverent open-world shooter where players grind, bounce, and parkour through a mutant-infested city with over-the-top weapons.

857pts

4

Halo 2

Bungie's 2004 sequel that redefined online console multiplayer with Xbox Live integration and its beloved matchmaking system.

856pts

5

Halo 3

Bungie's 2007 epic conclusion to the Master Chief saga, widely considered the pinnacle of the Halo franchise for its campaign, co-op, and multiplayer.

734pts

6

Fable II

Lionhead's acclaimed 2008 sequel expanding the RPG formula with a living world, dog companion, and seamless online co-op.

734pts

7

Quantum Break

Remedy Entertainment's 2016 time-manipulation action game that blended a live-action TV show with gameplay in an unprecedented hybrid format.

642pts

8

Halo: Combat Evolved

The 2001 launch title that made the original Xbox a must-own console, introducing one of gaming's most iconic first-person shooters.

321pts

9

Forza Horizon 5

Playground Games' 2021 open-world racing game set in Mexico, acclaimed as the finest racing game ever made for its beauty and breadth.

321pts

10

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Moon Studios' 2020 stunning platformer sequel with breathtaking visuals, emotional storytelling, and pitch-perfect responsive movement.

321pts

11

Ori and the Blind Forest

Moon Studios' 2015 visually gorgeous platformer about a forest spirit's journey of sacrifice and love, universally praised for its artistry.

321pts

12

Fable

Lionhead Studios' beloved 2004 action RPG in a quirky medieval world where every major decision shapes the hero's morality and appearance.

321pts

13

Sea of Thieves

Rare's 2018 shared-world pirate adventure that grew into one of Xbox's most beloved live-service games through years of content updates.

321pts

14

Halo Infinite

343 Industries' 2021 return to form for Master Chief, introducing an open-world Zeta Halo and a highly acclaimed free-to-play multiplayer.

321pts

15

Gears 5

The Coalition's 2019 entry praised for its unexpected narrative depth, centering on Kait Diaz rather than Marcus Fenix, with stunning environments.

0pts