Top 5 Xbox Game Pass Games To Play in February 2025

Purchasing each game is not the only option gamers can go for. This article will look at the top 5 Xbox Game Pass games you can try in 2025.

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5 Xbox Game Pass games you can try in 2025 (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

Purchasing physical and digital copies from various platforms is not the only option for gamers nowadays. With the arrival of Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, players can get access to a massive catalog of games by paying a subscription fee every month. However, today we are only going to discuss the Xbox Game Pass.

If you are wondering whether the Game Pass is worth your money or not, the simple answer is yes. Some may not like the idea of having their games taken away when the subscription service ends, but the sheer number of games in the catalog, from indie classics to new triple-A titles, makes the subscription’s fee and the cons of it look well justified.

5 Xbox Game Pass Games You Should Try in February 2025.

The Xbox Game Pass and its massive library of games, with the coming and going of many titles, every month can make it a difficult task to decide what to play. After paying the subscription fee, it becomes a matter of which games you should download and play with before next month arrives. But the best games in the Game Pass can be easily picked out of the rest of the bunch. In this list, we will rank the top 5 Xbox Game Pass games you can play in February 2025.

5. Indiana Jones and The Great Circle

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Let’s go on an adventure with Indy. (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle puts the player right into the shoes of the famous archeologist. Just like the Arkham games did for Batman, the Great Circle makes the players feel like they are Indiana Jones themselves. From solving ancient puzzles in claustrophobia-inducing catacombs to engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a certain fascist regime, the game stays faithful and pulls inspiration from every Indiana Jones movie out there.

The developers of MachineGames made the game and certainly did an amazing job with it. Players follow a linear narrative in the game that will take them through various points of interest and areas to explore. The game is set in a first-person perspective but also shifts to a third-person view in certain specific moments.

The combat primarily focuses on melee combat instead of shooting, which is a different direction when it comes to most FPS games. You do have firearms in the game, but most of the time your whip is going to be your best tool, helping in both combat and traversal. But combat is not the only option either. If you don’t want to engage in a direct fight with the enemies, you can take them out one by one with some stealth tactics.

4. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition

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The return of a classic (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

Many consider real-time strategy games to be really difficult to play on a console. The constant management and strategy aspect of such games can be a hassle to do with a controller. Because of this, it was a pleasant surprise when an absolute classic like Age of Empires 2 came to console with its definitive edition. But the developers did not hold back with this port; with the various controller shortcuts and other convenience options implemented, the game’s console version does not show any cracks.

For anyone new to the title, Age of Empires 2 is a real-time strategy and management game. In the game, you get to pick a civilization of your choice, and your goal is to build and expand your empire and crush your enemies in warfare with your army. The game in itself is quite beginner-friendly and one of the more accessible games in the genre, so you won’t have to worry about the game being too hard to get into.

Fans were delighted to see how the old classic successfully cemented its place in the modern RTS genre. The game does not lack in any department; despite being older than recent games, it is one of the best options for any RTS gamer as of now.

3. Lies of P

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One of the best Souls-like games out there (Image via Neowiz Games)

The general consensus in the gaming community is that no one can make a better Souls-like game than FromSoftware, who are the creators of the genre. But many would also agree that Lies of P is almost a perfect souls-like game and comes pretty close to the original greats.

You take control of the puppet Pinocchio in the game; however, the fairy tale that takes place is not light-hearted at all and is quite dark. The game will give you the task of roaming the bloody streets of the city of Krat in order to find your creator. If you like Bloodborne and Sekiro, then this game will fit your taste well. Lies of P takes a lot of inspiration from the previous two games we mentioned and combines their elements to create one of the best combat systems in the genre.

However, it is not a direct one-to-one transition, as Lies of P makes a lot of different choices, which sets it apart from the other games in the genre as well. Lies of P focuses on both parrying and dodging. You will have to change your playstyle depending on the bosses in front of you; while some of them require you to dodge, others need you to be adept at parrying.

The game also has different upgrade slots for your blade and its handle. You can find various blades and handles throughout the game and combine them to make a weapon that is perfect for your own combat style.

2. Dead Space (2023)

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Return to the cosmic horror (Image via EA)

The original Dead Space is considered by fans to be one of the best horror games ever made. But the 2023 remake does an incredible job and catches lightning in a bottle for the second time. You can find the original Dead Space on the Xbox Game Pass, but we have included the remake in this list for the reasons we will now explain.

The 2023 version of Dead Space improves upon the foundations and almost every aspect of the original. The graphical fidelity of the remake enhances the atmosphere, while the various small tweaks in the combat and the gunplay modernize the game for new players.

Players can now explore the entire ship of Ishimura, which was also a pleasant addition. The protagonist Isaac Clarke did not have any lines in the original; however, Dead Space 2023 added a few dialogues to the silent character. The remake also benefits from the fact that because of the other games in the series, the players have a better understanding of the lore. Dead Space 2023 is a must-play game for Xbox Game Pass holders, and even more so if you are a horror fan.

1. Halo: The Master Chief Collection

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A grand space opera awaits (Image via 343 Industries)

You knew it was coming, and we certainly could not resist. Halo is one of the biggest franchises in all of gaming, and rightfully so. The IP was the poster child for Xbox consoles for years. It changed the video game genre forever with its gunplay and online multiplayer when the game came out more than a decade ago. It is a classic and a must-play game for all FPS and sci-fi fans in the gaming community.

Halo is a long-running franchise, so naturally, it has many mainline titles and spinoff games under its belt. And it can make it difficult for new players to get into the Halo games and witness the epic saga. Don’t worry, Xbox thought of a way to make it easier for you.

The Halo: Master Chief Collection is a compilation of six mainline Halo titles from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 4. The franchise has never been this accessible before. From the incredible campaigns and iconic multiplayer and co-op modes to the adrenaline-inducing firefights, Halo: The Master Chief Collection has it all in one package for you to enjoy.

Conclusion

So we are going to end our list of the top 5 Xbox Game Pass games in 2025 that you can try here. The subscription service has a massive library, and it is impossible to include every game from there, so forgive us if we missed some titles. Overall, we hope that this list has made your navigation through the Game Pass catalog a little easier and that you have found a game to your liking in this article.


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