Top Xbox Games Ranked by Series

After a strong Xbox Developer Direct to kick off 2025, Microsoft's first-party studios are setting the stage for an exciting year. With a rich catalog of game series from Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at my personal tier list, based on enjoyment and anticipation for these series:

Simon Cardy's Xbox Games Series Tier List

S-Tier:

• Doom: The recent entries have solidified Doom as one of my favorite first-person shooters. The upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages looks promising, continuing id Software's streak of excellence.
• Forza Horizon: Outside of classics like Burnout 3 and Burnout Revenge, the Forza Horizon series stands out as the best racing games I've experienced.

A-Tier:

• Halo: While Halo 2 and Halo 3 are among the finest campaign shooters ever, recent inconsistencies keep it from reaching the top tier.
• Fallout: I'm more of a Fallout enthusiast than an Elder Scrolls fan. The allure of power armor over dragons wins me over every time.

B-Tier:

• Gears of War: A solid series with a strong narrative and intense gameplay, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of my S-tier favorites.
• The Elder Scrolls: While I enjoy the series, Fallout captures my imagination more.

C-Tier:

• Fable: A charming series with a unique take on fantasy, but it hasn't captured my heart as much as others.
• Ori: Beautiful games with compelling stories, yet they don't rank as high in my personal enjoyment scale.

D-Tier:

• Fuzion Frenzy: Fun party games, but they don't hold up as well over time compared to other series.

If you disagree with my rankings or feel that Gears of War or Fuzion Frenzy deserve a higher spot, feel free to create your own tier list. Compare your S, A, B, C, and D tiers with the IGN community and share your thoughts.

Is there an Xbox series we've missed that you'd like to give a shout-out to? Let us know in the comments, along with your reasons for ranking the games as you have.