Best Forgotten RPGs On Game Pass

A major benefit of Xbox Game Pass is getting to enjoy long, immersive games without spending a fortune. Currently, the service features a fantastic selection of highly-rated RPGs, including popular franchises like Fable and Fallout, as well as titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Persona 4 Golden.

Game Pass is fantastic for playing big-name games, but it’s also a great way to find RPGs you might have overlooked. These games often received positive reviews and player feedback, even if they didn’t become massive hits like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Let’s explore some enjoyable options, starting with the newest and moving towards older titles.

Relic Hunters Legend

Still Semi-Fresh

  • Developer: Rogue Snail
  • Publisher: Rogue Snail
  • Released: 8/14/25
  • Platforms: PC and Xbox Series X/S

Released quietly in August 2025 for Xbox and PC, Relic Hunters Legend is a delightful top-down action RPG that deserves more attention. The game features a rewarding loot system, a variety of characters to unlock, and a robust skill tree. Players can explore dungeons solo or with friends, fighting through waves of enemies and culminating in challenging boss battles.

Relic Hunters Legend is a fun and accessible game with quick levels and simple shooting controls. It’s perfect for playing with friends on game night.

Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden

Love Never Dies

Released in 2024, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a game developed by Don’t Nod, the studio behind the popular Life is Strange series. The story starts with Antea, a skilled hunter of ghosts and guide for lost spirits, but she unexpectedly dies during the first mission.

After her partner, Ruaidhrigh, takes over the family business, Antea remains as a ghost to support him, driven by their deep love. Think of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden as a more focused action RPG, similar to The Witcher games, but with a noticeably melancholic atmosphere.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

A Spiritual Successor To Suikoden

Released in 2024, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a traditional turn-based role-playing game. It’s the second installment in the Eiyuden Chronicle series, following the 2022 release of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, which was a fast-paced 2D action RPG. The Eiyuden Chronicle series was created as a tribute to the classic Suikoden RPGs from Konami.

In Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, you’ll build a massive team of heroes to fight against a tyrannical government. If you’re a fan of the Suikoden series and enjoy beautiful HD-2D visuals, this game is definitely worth a look.

Atlas Fallen

A Sandy Adventure

Released in 2023, Atlas Fallen is an open-world action RPG set in a vast, sandy world. Players create their own character and, after an initial tutorial that can take up to two hours, are free to explore the expansive landscape.

Okay, so one of the best parts of this game is definitely surfing on the sand dunes – it’s super fun! I also really liked using my powers to bring these old, buried ruins back to life. The combat feels pretty standard, like a lot of other games out there, and it doesn’t have as much RPG stuff as some open-world titles, but honestly, exploring this desert world is still a really cool experience.

The Ascent

Twin-Stick Mayhem

Released in 2021, The Ascent is a top-down, twin-stick shooter set in a gritty cyberpunk world. Players customize their character and explore challenging dungeons, completing quests and collecting loot, either solo or with friends online or locally.

The game features a good range of enemies, from mutated creatures to massive robots, and regularly adds new equipment and levels. As you gain experience, you can improve your character’s abilities and customize them to become a powerful, high-tech fighter.

Minecraft Dungeons

A Diablo Game For Kids

Minecraft Dungeons is a great action RPG for players new to games like Diablo – it’s more approachable and easier to pick up. This 2020 spin-off doesn’t include the building aspects of the original Minecraft, and it also removes the traditional class system.

As you explore dungeons solo or with others in Minecraft Dungeons, you’ll collect gear that alters how you play – letting you build a character that feels like anything from a powerful warrior to a skilled mage. While it might not be the most complex dungeon crawler available, Minecraft Dungeons is a fun experience, especially when played with friends and family.

Trials Of Mana (2020)

The Tree Of Life

Originally released for the SNES in 1995, Trials of Mana received a complete 3D remake in 2020 for consoles like the PlayStation 4, with Xbox players getting access in 2024. The game lets you choose a starting character and then team up with additional allies as you progress through the story.

Each playthrough of Trials of Mana feels unique thanks to the different starting characters and story paths available, making it a very open-ended game within the Mana series. It’s a relatively quick action RPG, so it’s definitely worth playing through at least twice – once to experience it, and again to explore different options.

Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom

The Lesser Known Sequel

Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom first came out in 2018, but players on Xbox didn’t get a chance to play it until 2023. This sequel differs from the first game by being an action RPG and removing the monster-collecting feature similar to Pokemon. While these changes may have affected its popularity, it remains a strong game with innovative mechanics that some players even prefer to the original’s monster-catching gameplay.

In Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom, players aren’t just focused on fighting. They can also rebuild their kingdom like in a city-building game, or command armies in real-time strategy battles to reclaim land. These side activities are just as enjoyable as the main action combat and beautiful visuals inspired by Studio Ghibli.

Costume Quest

Of Candy And Goblins

Released in 2010, Costume Quest is a nostalgic RPG from Double Fine. The game follows a group of kids who go trick-or-treating, only to discover they must battle goblins trying to snatch their Halloween candy in this quick, turn-based adventure.

When these kids fight, they use their imaginations to make their costumes even better. A silly robot costume might become a powerful warrior, for instance. If you enjoy role-playing games, remember Costume Quest and its 2014 sequel when Halloween rolls around!

The Bard’s Tale ARPG: Remastered And Resnarkled

A Silly Action RPG

The Bard’s Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled is a revamped version of a game originally released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox. This updated version came out in 2020 for Xbox and offers a fun, top-down action RPG experience filled with witty humor.

This game playfully pokes fun at role-playing games in general, covering everything from non-player characters to repetitive tasks and predictable villains. Players familiar with classic 90s PC RPGs or Dungeons & Dragons tabletop games will especially appreciate the humor in The Bard’s Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled.

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2025-12-01 16:06