Exploration 2026 for Xbox One — top best games in the Exploration genre

Atomic Heart - Blood on Crystal - a game in the Exploration genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, DLC, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots, Science fiction, Exploration, Role-playing game

Game released: Xbox One → 16 April 2026

VGTimes: 6.8/10

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 88/100

The expansion completes the story of Atomic Heart. Sergey Nechaev and the Twin will head to the "Crystal" complex to challenge the KRAZ in a...

Dying Light: The Beast

Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op), Exploration, Open world, Zombies, Online

Game canceled: Xbox One → 14 July 2026

VGTimes: 7.0/10

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 77/100

The story-driven spin-off of the Dying Light 2 Stay Human series with an open world and drivable vehicles. The game takes place in an entirely new...

Hail to the Rainbow

Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Combat robots, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 21 October 2026

Players: 9.1/10

Steam: 87/100

A dark cyberpunk action game in the spirit of Half-Life 2. A young guy Ignat is trying to survive in post-apocalyptic Russia and solve a mystery...

EBOLA VILLAGE

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Exploration, Zombies, Survival horror, Action, Horror

Game released: Xbox One → 23 January 2026

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 79/100

A dark game inspired by classic survival horror games from the 90s, set in Russia. The main character named Maria is investigating mysterious events...

Gothic

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Exploration, Open world, Fantasy, Gothic

Game released: Xbox One → 28 July 2026

Players: 9/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 70/100

The Kingdom of Myrtana is engulfed in a terrible war. Hordes of orcs have invaded human lands, and the king needs a large amount of magical ore, from...

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Platformer, Indie, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 20 January 2026

Players: 4/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 82/100

An android named Mio awakens on a large spaceship that has fallen into disrepair. The main character explores overgrown locations filled with hostile...

Thief: The Dark Project Remastered

Action, Adventure, Stealth, First-person view, Steampunk, Exploration, Old school, Medieval era

Game in development: Xbox One → 3 December 2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

The game brings back the iconic stealth-action Thief: The Dark Project from 1998 in a refreshed form, preserving the atmosphere and features of the...

Bubsy 4D

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Science fiction, Comedy, Space, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 22 May 2026

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 63/100

Sheep have arrived on Earth from outer space, armed with technology from the Woolies, Bubsy's longtime enemies. The protagonist, along with a motley...

Farlands

Top-down view, Sandbox, Indie, Science fiction, Casual game, Exploration, Construction, Crafting, Farm Simulator

Game released: Xbox One → 16 July 2026

Steam: 89/100

Colorful sandbox in the spirit of Stardew Valley. The player gets an entire planet at their disposal, which the character buys at a very favorable...

Dave The Diver - In the Jungle

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Hunting / Fishing, Business / Management, Indie, Casual game, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 18 June 2026

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 86/100

A storyline expansion that continues the adventures of Dave and his team beyond the familiar ocean depths. This time, the explorers venture into the...

DreadOut Remastered Collection

Adventure, Third-person view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Exploration, Survival horror, Horror

Game released: Xbox One → 14 January 2026

Players: 5.7/10

Steam: 59/100

A collection of remasters of two iconic Indonesian horror games — DreadOut and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark. The games feature an improved...

Heartworm

Adventure, Exploration, Old school, Survival horror

Game released: Xbox One → 1 October 2026

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 69/100

A survival horror game in the style of 1990s games, it follows Sam, who, after her beloved grandfather’s death, follows the trail of a mysterious...

Akatori

Arcade, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Open world, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Exploration, Action

Game released: Xbox One → 12 August 2026

Steam: 71/100

A brave nun named Mako embarks on a journey through the land of emerald peaks, inspired by East Asia. The girl is helped on her journey by a red...

Elementallis

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Dungeons, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 28 April 2026

Steam: 90/100

A top-down adventure game inspired by the classic The Legend of Zelda series. The world is on the brink of chaos because the balance between the...

Angeline Era

Adventure, Top-down view, Exploration, Fantasy, Old school, Slasher

Game released: Xbox One → 2 September 2026

Steam: 95/100

A dynamic game where a group of heroes explores a fantasy world based on Irish mythology and philosophy. The levels differ from each other — in some...

Exploration

Best Games in the Exploration genre of 2026 for Xbox One