As June rolls in, the Xbox Game Pass Library continues to evolve, presenting gamers with an ever-growing catalogue of titles across a multitude of genres. For anyone looking to make the most of their subscription in June 2024, this month promises an impressive array of titles.
With the release of some highly anticipated games alongside longtime favourites, the Xbox Game Pass June 2024 library is set to ensure that all types of gamers find something that will keep them engaged this summer.
For any new user, the diversity of the Xbox Game Pass library is its strongest asset, catering to gamers of all tastes. The best part is that this library has grown even further with Xbox Game Pass June 2024 refresh, as Microsoft is always adding exciting new titles to its fans through this service.
But there are so many games here that it can get overwhelming. Hence, we have compiled a list of the best titles gamers can try from the Xbox Game Pass June 2024 games library. This library consists of games of all genres, so just scroll down and have a look.
Top titles you must try from the Xbox Game Pass June 2024 games catalogue
1. ‘Octopath Traveler’ series
Genre: Role Playing Game (RPG)
Size: 2.1 GB (Octopath Traveler), 6.55 GB (Octopath Traveler 2)
Octopath Traveler is a franchise that takes gamers on a nostalgic trip. Everyone fond of old-school pixelated visuals will get something to love in this game. Its developers designed these painstakingly detailed games using Unreal Engine 4. This pixelated 3D look works wonders as fans are instantly reminded of classic Final Fantasy games when they see Octopath Traveler games in action.
On the gameplay side, these titles offer deep, strategic combat systems and complex character-driven stories. Travelling through various towns, finding new allies and choosing one of the eight paths, is what gamers will find themselves doing when they play the Octopath Traveler series.
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2. The Callisto Protocol
Genre: Survival Horror
Size: 75 GB
Coming to Xbox Game Pass on 13 June, The Callisto Protocol will take players on a terrifying journey through a massive space prison. Directed by Glen Schofield, of Dead Space series fame, this title will offer similar gameplay mechanics mixed with some very realistic visuals.
This linear game plays in the third person and gives players an option to use melee weapons or ranged weapons to deal with their enemies. There’s also a bit of stealth involved in the mix. For fans of gore, developers have designed some very gruesome death animations for when players are defeated.
Play this game for one of the most haunting gaming experiences ever!
3. Doom Eternal
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Size: 80 GB
Gaming developers id Software knows how to design an enthralling experience; they have proved it numerous times over the years. They took it further with Doom 2016, a game that reinvented the popular long-running first-person shooter series. The makers retained the old-school gameplay mechanics and gave fans an experience that contemporaries like Call of Duty and Battlefield could not.
Doom Eternal is the direct sequel to the 2016 title, taking the madness of the original quite a few notches higher. A fast-paced first-person shooter where players feel like a god destroying demons who are nearly helpless in front of them. If you want to experience the satisfaction of defeating a demon using a super shotgun, this is the game for you. It’s also the best time for everyone to get this title out of the way, as its prequel Doom: The Dark Ages has already been announced.
4. Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga
Genre: Action, Adventure, Puzzle
Size: 80 GB
Ninja Theory finally released Hellblade 2 in May 2024, a third-person puzzle action game. This title picks up from where the first one left. Players still control Senua, and she is still dealing with psychosis. Like its predecessor, Hellblade 2 features Binaural audio technology that gives players a one-of-a-kind audio experience.
The voices in Senua’s head, environmental cues and the enemies surrounding the areas players explore — every aspect of this game uses this audio tech. Moreover, this game looks brilliant; Seems like the creators did not leave any stone unturned when they developed it using Unreal Engine 5.
5. Lies of P
Genre: RPG, Soulslike
Size: 50 GB
In 2015, Fromsoftware released an unusual soulslike game for PlayStation 4 — Bloodborne. It became an instant success with its Lovecraftian setting, creepy environment and fast-paced combat making it one of the best soulslike experiences out there. Some people loved this game so much that they decided to give it a spiritual successor known as Lies of P.
Lies of P’s protagonist, P, is based on Pinocchio. Players control him in a world where machines have gone rogue. P is the only bot in this game that can lie, a gameplay feature that plays an important part in the title. Besides that, everything in this game is straight out of Bloodborne, its combat, its world and even some of its enemies.
It’s a perfect game on the Xbox Game Pass catalogue for June 2024 for fans craving a sequel to the 2014 masterpiece.
6. Forza Horizon 5
Genre: Racing, Arcade
Size: 110 GB
Latest in Microsoft’s long-running open-world racing game series, this title takes players to the vibrant landscapes of Mexico. Race through living deserts, lush jungles or historic cities and explore its world till you are tired. Once you are done exploring, pick any of the numerous events and participate in races, time trials, stunt runs, or whatever fancies you.
Forza Horizon 5 is undoubtedly one of the most fun and good-looking driving games you will ever play.
7. Gears 5
Genre: Third-Person Shooter, Action, Adventure, Open-World
Size: 80 GB
Before Gears of War: E-Day releases, experience the latest game in this long-running series of third-person action games. Play as Kait Diaz and explore a war-torn planet, as you try to find out the origin of the locust hordes that terrorize your world.
Besides being a third-person shooter like its predecessors, this game introduces a lot of new elements to the series. With an open-world setting to explore (first for the series), a new vehicle to ride and numerous customisable gameplay and accessibility features, this game can be a perfect action outing for you and your friends, as it also features a 3-player co-op mode.
8. Control Ultimate Edition
Genre: Action, Adventure, Third Person Shooter
Size: 42 GB
Do you love Alan Wake? If yes, then you would also like this visually stunning, narrative-driven action-adventure third-person shooter that gives players supernatural abilities that they use to navigate through a mysterious story that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
An ever-changing environment, an army of supernatural enemies and a mystery that gets increasingly harder to solve as players draw close to the end. It is a brilliant game with a well-written story that will cater to the fans of shows like Twilight Zone.
9. Dead Cells
Genre: Roguelike, Sidescroller
Size: 1.96 GB
For the uninitiated, Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, Metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. In this game, players explore a sprawling castle that changes with every death. This ensures that no two runs are ever the same.
Its highly customisable fast-paced combat system works on many levels, and players are given a choice to select the weapons they want and they can decide how and when to use them. This gives gamers the freedom to play the way they want.
10. Dishonored 2
Genre: First Person, Stealth, Action
Size: 58 GB
For fans of stealth games, Dishonored 2 is a title that should not be missed at any cost. Players can choose between Emily Kaldwin or her protector, Corvo Attano and employ a mix of stealth, gadgets and unique supernatural abilities to explore a world where mysticism and industry collide.
Its open-ended levels give players the freedom to complete missions any way they want. It plays in first person and is no doubt one of the best stealth games to have been released in recent times.
11. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Genre: Open-World, Action, RPG
Size: 27.89 GB
Skyrim is an iconic open-world RPG that offers gamers an expansive world filled with endless quests, diverse environments and dynamic NPC interactions. This game’s rich lore and freedom to explore and complete quests at your own pace have cemented its status as a classic in the Western RPG genre.
While it will be hard to find such gamers, for anyone who has yet to take a plunge into this vibrant world, this is the best opportunity. Special Edition provides gamers with next-gen visuals and all the DLCs in one package.
12. Hi-Fi Rush
Genre: Action, Rhythm
Size: 15.07 GB
This one-of-a-kind game combines rhythm-based gameplay with action-packed combat and platforming, all synched to an electrifying soundtrack. Players control Chai, an aspiring rockstar who can see the world differently, giving him the ability to fight to the beat.
With its fast-paced combat mechanics and incredible music, Hi-Fi Rush is an experience you are unlikely to get anywhere else.
13. It Takes Two
Genre: Action, Adventure
Size: 50 GB
It Takes Two is a co-op adventure that uniquely blends various gameplay mechanics and weaves them seamlessly into a tight narrative. This title is designed exclusively for two players, exploring the theme of relationships as players take on the roles of a couple navigating a fantastical world to mend their fractured relationship.
This co-op game combines genres like action platformer, shoot-em-up and puzzle to give players a fun vibrant experience, as they experience a heartfelt story.
14. Monster Hunter Rise
Genre: Action, RPG
Size: 35.9 GB
In Monster Hunter Rise, players gear up to battle massive fearsome monsters and grow as hunters with every win. Players learn and evolve as these monsters become more dangerous to defeat, forcing them to improve their tactics and equipment.
If players feel overwhelmed, they can always invite their friends and create hunting parties. Prepare, track and hunt: this classic Monster Hunter formula has yet to get old. Monster Hunter Rise provides every longtime fan as well as newcomers an incredible hunting experience.
15. Ori series
Genre: Sidescroller, Metroidvania
Size: 3.6 GB (Ori and the Blind Forest) 11.41 GB (Ori and the Will of the Wisps)
The Ori series consists of Ori and the Blind Forest and Will of the Wisps. These games offer beautifully animated landscapes and emotionally charged storytelling. The side-scrolling platformers challenge players with intricate puzzles, precision movement and deeply engaging narratives about growth and resilience.
Well, with this we conclude our list of best picks from the Xbox Game Pass June 2024 games catalogue. It holds some incredible titles for every kind of gamer. Whether you are a fan of epic adventures, thrilling races and hard-as-nails combat, there’s something for everyone in this well-curated collection of games.
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