Xbox Game Pass Adds Hit Game With ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Reviews

Xbox Game Pass Adds Hit Game With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews

Key Takeaways

  • Inscryption, a popular horror deck-building roguelike, is now available on Xbox Game Pass.
  • Inscryption gained fame in 2021, receiving a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic and over 110,000 positive Steam reviews.
  • The initial wave of October Xbox Game Pass releases includes Inscryption, with more titles expected in the second wave.

As a seasoned gamer who’s been around since the days of the Atari 2600, I must say that the addition of Inscryption to Xbox Game Pass is a game-changer! I remember when this indie gem was first released back in 2021 and it quickly became one of my favorite roguelikes. The horror elements, escape room-inspired puzzles, and unique deck-building mechanics make for an unforgettable gaming experience.


Xbox Game Pass has recently incorporated Inscryption into its collection, making it the third fresh game added to the service since the start of October 2024 for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Inscryption is a popular deck-building game that combines escape room puzzles and horror elements, created by independent developer Daniel Mullins. Initially developed during a 2018 game jam under the title “sacrifices must be made,” it later evolved into the hit game we know today, released at the end of 2021. Today, Inscryption is widely praised for its engaging gameplay mechanics and often ranks among the best roguelikes available.

Inscryption Arrives on Xbox Game Pass

After spending 1.5 years to debut on Xbox consoles in April 2023, the popular indie game “Inscryption,” published by Devolver Digital, finally made its way to Xbox Game Pass. This happened on October 10, 18 months later. Since it’s not a day-one release, “Inscryption” is accessible across all levels of the service except for XGP Core. The game can be played on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and it’s also playable via Xbox Cloud Gaming for those with an Ultimate tier subscription, allowing streaming.

The debut of the game “Inscryption” on Xbox Game Pass significantly increases the platform’s collection of highly-rated titles. This deck-building roguelike quickly gained popularity among both gamers and critics in 2021, earning praise from many. Its high regard is evident in its “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, where it boasts an average score of 86 and a 97% recommendation rate from reviewers. Currently, just days before its third anniversary, “Inscryption” has over 110,000 positive reviews on Steam, with the majority being “Overwhelmingly Positive.

Xbox Game Pass October 2024 Games

GameDate AddedGame Pass TierPlatform(s)Notes
MLB The Show 24Oct 2StandardConsoleAvailable to Ultimate-tier subscribers since March 2024.
Open RoadsAvailable to PC Game Pass/Ultimate-tier subscribers since March 2024.
SifuStandard, Ultimate, PCCloud, Console, PC
Mad StreetsOct 7
🆕InscryptionOct 10
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Oct 25Ultimate, PCCloud, Console, PCDay-one release.

The spooky game with roguelike elements marks the end of the first wave of Xbox Game Pass releases in October 2024, which was announced at the beginning of the month. Microsoft may reveal its Wave 2 lineup in the coming days, potentially on October 15th, as they tend to unveil such information on Tuesdays.

Currently, Xbox Game Pass is set to add a new release for the latter part of this month, specifically on October 25th. The game is “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” and it will be exclusively available for PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate members as per Microsoft’s recent changes in their subscriber tiers.

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2024-10-10 15:33