10 Best Adventure Games on Xbox Game Pass (January 2026)

There isn’t always time to explore all the breathtaking places in the world; the hiking trails leading to sparkling waterfalls, the bustling streets selling exotic cuisines, or even adventures we create for ourselves, doing fun activities we love with friends and family. 

But in gaming, you can try out different experiences within short bursts of minutes and hours. Some take you to historical and medieval times, while others breach the fabric of reality into the fictional, fantasy, and alien worlds. 

Do tag along while we expound more on the best adventure games on Xbox Game Pass this month.

What is an Adventure Game?

An adventure game unravels an often deep and compelling story through exploration and interaction with the environment and NPCs. They often have intriguing dialogue between party members who engage in battles, solve puzzles, and complete quests together.

Best Adventure Games on Xbox Game Pass

Having trouble settling on the best game worth your time? Our list of the best adventure games on Xbox Game Pass should make the choice much easier for you.

10. DOOM Eternal

Dial it back to the beginning, before DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal (2020). DOOM: The Dark Ages (2025) has only just begun the events of the series, with the DOOM Slayer kicking off his career, wading Hell armies from the Earth. 

From dark forests to dungeons and ruined castles, you’ll navigate various hell-infested realms, cleansing the Earth of waves of demons. Even though it’s a prequel, The Dark Ages adds new mechanics and abilities. 

You’ll mount and ride the Mecha Dragon, for the first time, or the Atlan mech. You’ll even enjoy a new kill system, wielding fan-favorite Shield Saw, among other versatile medieval-themed weapons.

9. A Way Out

The only way to play A Way Out is as a team of two. But trust me, you and your partner will enjoy one heck of a good time, escaping from prison together, and dealing with the unexpected emotions that a life on the run brings.

This is, both ways, a compelling tale as it is two players depending on each other to survive. Even though Leo and Vincent aren’t the best of friends, serving time in prison, they learn to rely on each other and form an undeniable alliance that wins them their freedom.

8. A Plague Tale: Requiem

True love is tested in times of desperation. That’s the setting A Plague Tale: Requiem takes us to, where elder sister Amicia searches for a cure for her younger brother Hugo’s curse. They navigate a rat-infested world, filled with supernatural wonder.

The story here is as compelling as the design of the world itself. You unravel sibling love so powerful, it defies all odds. Yet, lined with intense hopelessness and grief. 

7. Quake

Before DOOM, there was Quake. Way back in the ‘90s, and evidently aged over the years. But the new, enhanced version improves on the controls and visuals, ensuring newcomers enjoy the retro-styled FPS in its original authenticity

Still, the campaign is mostly the same, stepping into the shoes of the Ranger, armed to the teeth against waves of nasty knights and monsters, and navigating a twisted, gothic-themed dimensions.

6. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

I still remember the excitement I had watching Raiders of the Lost Ark. And now, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes us back to the same vibe chasing ancient historical artifacts as Indy himself. 

It’s a new mystery you’ll unravel about the ancient power of the Great Circle. But as usual, numerous forces await to stop you from discovering the truth.

5. Tunic

Tunic ranks next among the best adventure games on PlayStation Plus, with its charming aesthetic. It’s an isometric game, featuring a small fox going on an adventure much bigger than himself. Everything goes, from secrets lost to time to colossal beasts and powerful items that wrap up a legendary story.

4. Celeste

Metroidvanias also have a worthwhile adventure game you ought to try. It’s called Celeste, and features a mountain you’re tasked with climbing to the summit across over 700 screens. This is a challenging platformer demanding tight precision. But the secrets you uncover and emotional stories you unravel are well worth the trouble.

3. Grand Theft Auto V

Over a decade has passed since the launch of Grand Theft Auto V. And yet, it remains the best open-world adventure game still worth playing. Not just because of the core story, following the crime rise to the top of a street hustler, bank robber, and psychopath, but because of the adventures you create for yourself, exploring the bustling city of Los Santos. 

You write your own story, with so many roles you could play. And the vehicles, shops, wildlife, weather effects, and more you’ll need for it to feel like a lived-in world are all present in lush detail.

2. Immortals Fenyx Rising

Some adventures are impossible in the real world. But in games like Immortals Fenyx Rising, they come to life, exploring and carving out your own path in a Greek mythology world. Creatures like Medusa and Cyclops are no longer fiction, as are the Greek gods, whose bickering might drive you nuts.

All entertaining, of course, as you play the role of a winged demigod seeking to save the world from a doomed fate, and mastering godlike powers against formidable enemies.

1. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Even if you’ve crammed The Skywalker Saga word for word, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is still a blast. It does rip a lot of events and characters straight out of the pages of the original films. But add that iconic, witty LEGO humor with pop culture references, and you’ve got a whole new experience altogether. 

The Star Wars galaxy awaits your exploration aboard more vehicles than you can track down. Characters, too, are in plenty, to jump between, and enjoy different personalities and costumes. From scavenger to villain and bounty hunter, lots of classes await you to leave your mark on the greatest space adventure of all time.