At least Xbox 360 games have been listed as some the best on the console by multiple publications.
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+ YearGameGenreDeveloperPublisher 2005Geometry Wars: Retro EvolvedMultidirectional shooterBizarre CreationsMicrosoft Game Studios2006Dead RisingAction-adventureCapcomThe Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionAction role-playingBethesda Game Studios2KGears of WarThird-person shooterEpic GamesMicrosoft Game StudiosSaints RowAction-adventureVolitionTHQTom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced WarfighterTactical shooterUbisoftViva PiñataLife simulationRareMicrosoft Game Studios2007BioShockFirst-person shooter2KCall of Duty 4: Modern WarfareFirst-person shooterInfinity WardActivisionCastlevania: Symphony of the NightAction role-playingBackbone EntertainmentKonamiCrackdownAction-adventureRealtime WorldsMicrosoft Game StudiosHalo 3First-person shooterBungieMicrosoft Game StudiosLost OdysseyRole-playingMistwalker, FeelplusMicrosoft Game StudiosMass EffectAction role-playingBioWareMicrosoft Game StudiosThe Orange BoxCompilationValveElectronic ArtsPortalPuzzle-platformValveRock BandRhythmHarmonixMTV Games2008BraidPuzzle-platformNumber NoneMicrosoft Game StudiosBurnout ParadiseRacingCriterion GamesElectronic ArtsCastle CrashersBeat 'em upThe BehemothDead SpaceSurvival horrorElectronic ArtsFable IIAction role-playingLionhead StudiosMicrosoft Game StudiosFallout 3Action role-playingBethesdaGears of War 2Third-person shooterEpic GamesMicrosoft Game StudiosGeometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2Multidirectional shooterBizarre CreationsMicrosoft Game StudiosftGrand Theft Auto IVAction-adventureRockstar GamesIkarugaBullet hellTreasureLeft 4 DeadFirst-person shooterValve SouthElectronic ArtsMirror's EdgeAction-adventureElectronic ArtsNinja Gaiden IIHack and slashTeam NinjaMicrosoft Game StudiosRez HDRail shooterQ Entertainment, HexaDriveMicrosoft Game StudiosRock Band 2MusicHarmonixMTV GamesSpelunkyPlatformMossmouthMicrosoft Studios2009Assassin's Creed IIAction-adventureUbisoftBatman: Arkham AsylumAction-adventureRocksteady StudiosEidos InteractiveBayonettaAction-adventurePlatinumGamesSegaBorderlandsFirst-person shooterGearbox Software2KCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2First-person shooterInfinity WardActivisionForza Motorsport 3RacingTurn 10 StudiosMicrosoft Game StudiosLeft 4 Dead 2First-person shooterValveElectronic ArtsShadow ComplexMetroidvaniaChair EntertainmentMicrosoft Game Studios'Splosion ManPlatformTwisted Pixel GamesMicrosoft Game Studios2010Alan WakeAction-adventureRemedy EntertainmentMicrosoft Game StudiosAssassin's Creed: BrotherhoodAction-adventureUbisoftBattlefield: Bad Company 2First-person shooterElectronic ArtsBioShock 2First-person shooter2KCastlevania: Lords of ShadowAction-adventureMercurySteamKonamiDance CentralRhythmHarmonixMTV GamesFallout: New VegasAction role-playingObsidian EntertainmentBethesda SoftworksHalo: ReachFirst-person shooterBungieMicrosoft Game StudiosLimboPuzzle-platformPlaydeadMass Effect 2Action role-playingBioWareMicrosoft Game StudiosPac-Man Championship Edition DXMazeNamco Bandai StudiosRed Dead RedemptionAction-adventureRockstar GamesRock Band 3MusicHarmonixSuper Meat BoyPlatformTeam MeatVanquishThird-person shooterPlatinumGamesSega2011BastionAction role-playingSupergiant GamesWarner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentBatman: Arkham CityAction-adventureRocksteady StudiosWarner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentBulletstormFirst-person shooterPeople Can FlyElectronic ArtsDark SoulsAction role-playingFromSoftwareNamco Bandai GamesDead Space 2Survival horrorVisceral GamesElectronic ArtsDeus Ex: Human RevolutionAction role-playingEidos-MontréalSquare EnixDirt 3RacingCodemastersThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimAction role-playingBethesdaForza Motorsport 4RacingTurn 10 StudiosMicrosoft StudiosGears of War 3Third-person shooterEpic GamesMicrosoft StudiosL.A. NoireAction-adventureTeam BondiRockstar GamesPortal 2Puzzle-platformValveElectronic Arts2012Borderlands 2Action role-playingGearbox Software2KDiablo IIIAction role-playingBlizzard Entertainment]DishonoredAction-adventureArkane StudiosBethesda SoftworksFar Cry 3First-person shooterUbisoftFezPuzzle-platformPolytron CorporationTrapdoorForza HorizonRacingPlayground GamesMicrosoft StudiosHalo 4First-person shooter343 IndustriesMicrosoft StudiosMark of the NinjaStealthKlei EntertainmentMicrosoft StudiosMass Effect 3Action role-playingBioWareElectronic ArtsMax Payne 3First-person shooterRockstar GamesMinecraft: Xbox 360 EditionSandbox4J StudiosMicrosoft Game StudiosSpec Ops: The LineThird-person shooterYager Development2KTelltale's The Walking DeadGraphic adventureTelltale GamesThe Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced EditionAction role-playingCD ProjektXCOM: Enemy UnknownTurn-based tacticsFiraxis Games2K2013Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagAction-adventureUbisoftBioShock InfiniteFirst-person shooterIrrational Games2KGrand Theft Auto VAction-adventureRockstar GamesMetal Gear Rising: RevengeanceHack and slashPlatinumGamesKonami Digital EntertainmentRayman LegendsPlatformUbisoftSaints Row IVAction-adventureVolitionDeep SilverTomb RaiderAction-adventureCrystal DynamicsSquare Enix2014South Park: The Stick of TruthRole-playingObsidian EntertainmentUbisoftUltra Street Fighter IVFightingCapcom
Publications For instances of at least four citations, reference numbers in the notes section show which of the following publications list the game.
The A.V. Club – 2016 Business Insider – 2015 Complex – 2011, 2013 Den of Geek – 2024 Digital Trends – 2022 Entertainment Weekly – 2015 For The Win – 2022 Game Informer – 2015 GameRevolution – 2012 GameSpot – 2016, 2025 GamesRadar – 2025 The Globe and Mail – 2013 The Guardian – 2016 HobbyConsolas – 2019 IGN – 2025 Kotaku – 2016 PCMag – 2013 Pure Xbox – 2024 Racketboy – 2011 Rolling Stone – 2025 Stuff – 2016 Tom's Guide – 2016 USgamer – 2014
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