Top 8 Must-Play Xbox Games of 2024

2024, is certainly going to be a jam-packed year for Xbox players, as there are plenty of big video games that are releasing soon. Be it highly anticipated sci-fi epic Starfield or lesser-known titles like Lies of P, 2023 was a great year for Xbox fans, and it won’t be wrong to assume that for all the Xbox enthusiasts this year is going to be bigger and better.

In this guide, we’re going to chalk out the top 8 must-play Xbox games of 2024. As a Game Pass Subscriber, you’ll get all of these games as a part of your subscription therefore instead of spending 70 bucks per game, just spend 120 bucks for the year, and enjoy these upcoming blockbusters.

Top 8 Must-Play Xbox Games of 2024

While 2023 was a great year for Xbox players, most of the major releases we got to play were third-party releases. No doubt that these third-party releases kept us hooked for an entire year, with the big world explorations and perfect melee combat, but definitely for all the Xbox enthusiasts, first-party games are going to be a treat as they’re specifically designed for Xbox, and we’ll get much better experience.

With, a penalty of big titles coming this year, and then most of them being available from day one through Xbox Game Pass, it becomes tough to choose which one should you try first. Therefore, after a complete analysis of what these games bring to the table, we’ve made a list of the top 8 must-play Xbox games for 2024. Here’s the list:

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

Starting our list of Top 8 must-play Xbox games for 2024, we’ve Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which was just released a few days back on February 2nd and is available from day one through Game Pass. This is a live service game and is receiving mixed feedback, but that is major because of how the storyline evolves, and players’ sentimental values for their favorite childhood superhero Batman. Apart from that, this game offers a great combat experience, which is a must-try.

The game centers around Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, King Shark, and Deadshot, who are tasked with eliminating brainwashed Justice League members. Players can form squads of four to navigate through the adversaries in a sprawling open-world city. Thus, if you want to step into the role of your favorite DC character and experience amazing combat mechanics, you should try Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Acing through the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League world can be pretty challenging. With waves of enemies and a penalty of missions awaiting completion, you may find yourself in need of assistance. Therefore, be it Suicide Run Mission or taking on Riddler Challenges

The Wolf Among Us 2

Next in our list of Top 8 must-play Xbox games for 2024 is The Wolf Among Us 2 being made by Telltale Games and Adhoc Studio. Telltale announced this sequel in 2017, but it faced delays and was eventually canceled in September 2018 due to Telltale’s closure.

Now, finally, after all the delays, the sequel is coming soon this year, and because of the time being spent in its development, we all are hoping that it will live up to the success of the first title. Therefore, if you want to delve into a journey through twisted folktales, mysteries, and encounters with fairy tale characters known and loved from The Wolf Among Us, you should play this sequel.

Killing Floor 3

It’s been quite some time, that we all have been waiting for a good Zombie game. Though we recently had some Zombie titles like Dead Island and Dying Light, however, they felt like mediocre appetizers, leaving us all hungry for more.

Killing Floor 3, which is releasing sooner this year, looks like a promising Zombie game that will surely satiate our undead desires with a buffet of experimental slaughter. While they may not technically be zombies, who cares? They’re Zeds, and that’s close enough thus Killing Floor 3 is one of the top 8 must-play Xbox games of 2024.

Dungeons of HinterBerg

Dungeons of Hinterberg is set in Indie realms, with Xbox’s gaming landscapes making it pretty unique. This game offers a unique blend of elements that convinced me not to give up on my Xbox just yet.

With its pretty cool art style, the game promises a thrilling combination of monster slaying, exploration, puzzle-solving, snowboarding, rail grinding, and even riding tornadoes. It’s like the ultimate gaming package bundled into one thus making it a must-play Xbox game in 2024.

The release of Dungeons of Hinterberg is eagerly anticipated in 2024, as confirmed by developer Micro Bir Games in the latest trailers and social media updates. However, an exact release date is not confirmed yet.

Hollow Knight: Silk Song

Finally, team Cherry’s highly anticipated action-adventure title will be released soon this year in 2024 after four years of waiting since it was first announced. Also, it was recently confirmed to be coming to Game Pass, solidifying its spot on our top 8 must-play Xbox games for 2024.

In Hollow Knight: Silk Song, team Cherry seems to have taken the signature blend of 2D platforming and combat from the original game a step further, making the platforming even more acrobatic with Hornet, the new protagonist. The hornet in this game will move like a gymnast compared to the Knight from the original game, effortlessly flipping over large enemies with grace and ease.

Also, healing works differently as well. Instead of slowly refilling health as the Knight did, Hornet can instantly heal three health nodes, and remarkably, she can perform this while on the move. However, Hornet’s abilities come with limitations; she has a silk meter, and healing three nodes of health immediately empties the bar.

For all the incredible things Hollow Knight: Silksong is bringing, it is highly anticipated across the gaming community. It ranked as the third most wanted game on any platform in the Golden Joystick Awards Recent Global poll, surpassing blockbusters such as “Death Stranding 2” and “Star Wars Outlaws.”

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl

This is the highly anticipated successor to the 2009 classic developed by GSC Game World. In Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl, you will take on the role of Skif and set for the journey into 60 square kilometers of open world.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl offers a long 100 hours of gameplay, where you’ll delve into different survival challenges and encounter mutants and factions. Also, each journey through the Zone is unique, offering a choose-you-own-apocalypse adventure, so that you don’t get bored.

Moreover, it has over 30 weapons with customizable mods, allowing players to adapt to their surroundings like digital MacGyvers. Despite delays due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the game is slated for release in 2024, offering an immersive experience for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on day one.

Another Crab’s Treasure

In Another Crab’s Treasure, you’ll take the role of Krill, engaging in epic battles deep in the polluted sea. Apart from combats, this game has a very unique gameplay mechanic, allowing you to transform cans and another random object in the garbage dump into makeshift shields.

Another interesting fact of the gameplay is Krill’s shell. It can morph into anything from a flowerpot to a used plastic cup, adding a unique twist to the gameplay experience. Apart from this, there are different modes in the game, making it interesting.

One of these modes allow you to strap a handgun onto a Krill instead of a conventional shell. Thus, facing enemies in an underwater setting while wielding a firearm makes the gameplay extremely exciting therefore this is one of the top 8 must-play Xbox games for 2024.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

After years of anticipation, Ubisoft, has finally come up with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on 18th January, offering a great thriller adventure. Unlike some ordinary third-person game, this is a 2D sidescroller metroidvania, making it a must-play game.

In PoP: The Lost Crown, you’ll go through a tough journey encountering waves of enemies to save the Prince of Persia. Gladly, keeping in view the vastness of the map, Ubisoft has added a Signpost system that will help us navigate through the map. Also, text-to-speech voice system is used for Kalux voice, which is although weird a cool thing to explore too.

In conclusion, from the action-packed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to the eagerly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silk Song 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Xbox gamers with a diverse lineup of must-play titles. If you ever find yourself in need of guidance or tips, don’t hesitate to consult resources like Gamingflaws for comprehensive guides and assistance.