The Best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass across its different tiers is home to quite a few RPGs now through Xbox Game Studios releases, games from third party developers, indies, and more. While the selection of games does change over time, we've put together a list of recommended RPGs on Xbox Game Pass covering console, PC, standard, and Ultimate tiers.

While a lot of the games are available for platform-specific subscribers, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes them all, and we have mentioned what tier a specific game is available if applicable. 

• Xbox Game Pass Subscription Tiers Explained
• The Best Game Pass RPGs

What is the difference between every Xbox Game Pass subscription tier?

Before getting into the games, Microsoft has made Game Pass a bit confusing with older tiers renamed and some branding changes. Xbox's Games with Gold has been renamed to Xbox Game Pass Core as an example. Today's article does not cover that tier as the selection is very limited. This article is about the following Game Pass tiers: 

• Xbox Game Pass Standard - Hundreds of games, multiplayer, and deals. This also includes online multiplayer on console.
• PC Game Pass - Hundreds of games, new games on day one, EA Play, and deals.
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Hundreds of games across PC/console/cloud, EA play, new games day one, perks, and deals. This also includes online multiplayer on console.
• Xbox Game Pass for Console - This subscription isn't available for new members, but existing members still have access to it. It is basically Xbox Game Pass Standard with a few more games, but without online multiplayer.

Which Xbox Game Pass subscription is worth it?

If you only play on PC, PC Game Pass is the way to go. It has all the important aspects of Game Pass Ultimate included and costs less. On the console side, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers the best value with new games day one, EA Play, perks, and deals. The EA Play games on PC require setting up the EA App with an EA account required to play these games. 

What is Xbox Play Anywhere?

Xbox Play Anywhere support for a game means it is a single purchase with save data shared between PC and console. While most games here will be Xbox Play Anywhere, there are some games that are included in Game Pass for both PC and Console, but without save syncing. I've made a note of these for each game.

Hopefully this brief explanation helped you understand the different tiers. Now let's get to the games.

The best Xbox Game Pass RPGs

Cassette Beasts

Cassette Beasts is one of the best monster-collecting RPGs out there with its turn-based combat, great music, and fusion system. Cassette Beasts is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Citizen Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper is a tabletop-inspired narrative RPG set on a ruined space station. Citizen Sleeper is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Diablo IV

Diablo IV is Blizzard's newest entry in the beloved action RPG series, and it recently had its first major expansion release with Vessel of Hatred. This expansion is not included in Game Pass. Diablo IV is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The PC version is available once you search for Diablo IV in the Xbox App on PC and then install Battle.net and link accounts. 

Dragon Age Origins

BioWare's Dragon Age Origins is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Note that the PC and Xbox console versions do not support cross progression here. You will also need to download the EA Play app to play Dragon Age Origins on PC Game Pass.

Dungeons of Hinterberg

Equal parts puzzle platformer and action RPG, Dungeons of Hinterberg from Microbird Games and Curve Games is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Rabbit & Bear Studios and 505 Games' super-successful Kickstarter-backed RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was one of the biggest day one additions to Microsoft's subscription this year. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is included in Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Fallout Games

Bethesda's Fallout games were all added to Xbox Game Pass back in 2021 following the Zenimax and Bethesda acquisition by Microsoft.

Note that the Fallout games included vary by platform. Xbox consoles have access to Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout: New Vegas. PC Game Pass has access to those and Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics.

The PC games are available on PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate while the console games are available on Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Indivisible

Lab Zero's crowdfunded Valkyrie Profile-inspired RPG Indivisible is brilliant, and it is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. 

Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Star Wars Jedi Survivor saw Respawn expand and improve on Fallen Order in just about every way. Jedi Survivor is included in PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This title is not Xbox Play Anywhere. As with other EA titles, the PC Game Pass version requires the EA App and an EA account.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

While not a traditional RPG, Capcom's brand-new IP Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is one of this year's more unique titles, and it was a day one Game Pass launch. Kunitsu-Gami is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Legend of Mana

Legend of Mana's remaster from Square Enix finally made its Xbox debut this year at TGS 2024 as a shadow drop bringing the definitive version of the 1999-released PlayStation RPG to Microsoft's console and Game Pass. Legend of Mana is included in Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Lies of P

Lies of P is an excellent and polished soulslike that was another excellent day one Game Pass release. Lies of P is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Lords of the Fallen (2023)

Dark fantasy action RPG Lords of the Fallen (2023) was great from the start, but the many updates it has gotten since launching make it even better. Lords of the Fallen (2023) is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is not Xbox Play Anywhere.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Mass Effect Legendary Edition saw one of gaming's best recent RPG trilogies return to modern platforms in a stellar package. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is included in PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It is not Xbox Play Anywhere. As with other EA titles, the PC Game Pass version requires the EA App and an EA account.

Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise's new console version brought the joy of the PC version to current and last-generation systems with a fantastic release. It remains an excellent version of a great game and was a day one release when it was released on Xbox and the Windows store. Monster Hunter Rise is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. If you do play it, we recommend getting the massive Sunbreak expansion as well.

Moonlighter

Moonlighter is an action RPG with rogue-lite elements featuring gorgeous pixel art and a very interesting gameplay loop. Moonlighter is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Octopath Traveler + Octopath Traveler II

While the original Octopath Traveler left Microsoft's subscription, the arrival of its sequel on Xbox platforms saw both excellent RPGs added to Xbox Game Pass. Octopath Traveler is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Octopath Traveler II is included in Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Persona 3 Reload

The full remake of Persona 3, Persona 3 Reload remains one of the best day one Game Pass releases. Persona 3 is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Pentiment

Obsidian Entertainment's narrative adventure RPG Pentiment remains one of the best additions to Xbox Game Pass and an essential regardless of platform. Pentiment is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Pillars of Eternity I and II: Deadfire

Obsidian Entertainment's excellent isometric RPG series has both of its games included on Xbox Game Pass. Both Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire are included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. These are not Xbox Play Anywhere.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Skyrim joined Xbox Game Pass when the Bethesda and Zenimax acquisition happened. If you've somehow not played it before across its many releases on just about every platform, you can now do it through Game Pass. Skyrim is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is not Xbox Play Anywhere.

Tales of Arise

Tales of Arise was an excellent introduction to the series for newcomers and a great action RPG on its own. While the DLC has its own issues, the base game is worth playing. Tales of Arise is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is not Xbox Play Anywhere.

Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana like Legends of Mana arrived on Xbox Game Pass as a shadow drop at TGS 2024. The remake of the original game debuted on Xbox following its release on Switch, PS4, Steam, and mobile platforms. Trials of Mana is included in Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Wasteland 3

inXile Entertainment's Wasteland 3 remains one of the more interesting RPGs in recent years and it remains worth playing with all its updates and DLC. Wasteland 3 is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is not Xbox Play Anywhere.

Wild Hearts

While there have been many hunting RPGs over the years on handhelds, Wild Hearts, despite a mediocre PC port, felt like the first true competitor to Capcom's flagship franchise. Wild Hearts is included in PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is not Xbox Play Anywhere. As with other EA titles, the PC Game Pass version requires the EA App and an EA account.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty from Koei Tecmo was one of the better day one Game Pass releases and an excellent action RPG on its own set in a dark fantasy Three Kingdoms world. Wo Long is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. 

Yakuza 0 to Yakuza: Like a Dragon

It feels surreal that Game Pass has access to almost every Yakuza game. Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Yakuza 3 Remastered, Yakuza 4 Remastered, Yakuza 5 Remastered, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon are all available on Microsoft's subscription and they are all worth playing. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Yakuza 0 to 6 are included in Xbox Game Pass Standard, Xbox Game Pass Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. These are not Xbox Play Anywhere.