Top Xbox Game Pass Games to Play (May 2025)

Microsoft’s Game Pass, man, it’s like, worth every penny. Seriously, I know some people freak out about subscription stuff, like having your games kinda trapped behind this digital wall. But I swear, the lineup? It’s insane. Indie gems to blockbuster hits, and for way less cash than buying them all.

Now, okay, picture this: you dive into Game Pass and there’s this massive pile of games. Like, huge. It’s actually kinda overwhelming. What do you even play first? The fee’s already covered, so the real issue is what gets precious hard drive space. It’s like picking your favorite candy from a massive jar. Luckily, there are some real standout titles that just scream, “PLAY ME!”

Halo: The Master Chief Collection—man, if you’re into Halo, you gotta check this out. Every freaking game is there. It’s like the Disneyland for Halo fans. Multiplayer, crazy co-op, and don’t even get me started on the campaign. It’s a nostalgia trip and a half.

Then, there’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Total RPG goodness, with a plot about saving your age group from vanishing. Wild, right? It’s got this turn-based but also real-time combat thing going on. It’s one of those games you just gotta try to get.

And if we’re talking remasters, Oblivion is back and it’s not just a pretty face. Bethesda nailed it by keeping the quirky bugs and all. I mean, where else do NPCs just float around glitching while chaos happens?

Also, GTA V—it’s like the gaming equivalent of comfort food. Jump into Los Santos, cause chaos, or just cruise around. It’s an open world that’s just so alive, it’s kinda ridiculous.

Oh, have to mention Blue Prince. It’s like a brain-bending puzzle wrapped in mysteries with this estate changing every day. Hard to explain, but if you dig puzzles, it’ll hook you.

For something a bit wild, Borderlands 3 is a blast with friends. It’s full of wacky humor, loot, and more guns than you’ll know what to do with. Seriously, good times.

Then there’s Enter the Gungeon coming back! It’s this rogue-like dungeon craziness where every run is different. Play it with a buddy if you can—good vibes guaranteed.

Atomfall, yeah, folks call it a British Fallout. It’s more about sneaking than shooting. But the post-nuke English countryside? Kind of beautiful, in a tragic way.

Early access shoutout goes to 33 Immortals—a game where you and a bunch of other players fight through purgatory. It kinda has this Hades-meets-Diablo vibe. Cool stuff.

Finally, you can’t ignore Balatro. Little roguelike that’s super addictive. Based on poker, but not really poker, you know? It’s like a constant loop of just-one-more-game.

Anyway, Game Pass? You get it. Try these out if you haven’t. It’s a rollercoaster of gaming goodness.