Xbox has had a middling year with exclusive releases in 2022, but still managed to keep up with the likes of Nintendo and PlayStation. This year’s titles ranged from blockbuster AAA hits such as Halo Infinite to more indie titles like Vampire Survivors.

Having most of these games available on game pass also helped bolster their popularity, and the list is sure to increase with the upcoming releases of 2023.

This article will attempt to rank the best 10 Xbox games of 2022.

Note: Minor spoilers for the listed games will follow. Viewer discretion is advised. Additionally, this list is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinions.

This year’s best Xbox titles range from JRPGs to smash indie hits

All of these games are available for the Xbox Series X/S and are great additions to your library:

10) Sea of Thieves

The action-adventure game developed by Rare, follows players assuming the role of a pirate as they sail the seas and encounter other ships, forming trade alliances or going out to battle against each other.

Sea of Thieves is designed after the “games as a service” model, and has received multiple updates post launch, adding a breath of fresh air to the title and making it a very enjoyable experience in 2022.

9) Citizen Sleeper

Released on May 5 2022, Citizen Sleeper follows players on a space station known as the Eye. The player takes control of a ‘Sleeper,’ a robot with a human…