
Microsoft Studios
73
Games
61
Ranked
77
Avg CDB Score
About
Established in 2002 as Microsoft Game Studios to coincide with the release of the Xbox. It was re-branded in 2011 to Microsoft Studios.
Score distribution
Ranked games
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Fez
9210 critic reviews·Apr 13, 2012·Microsoft StudiosPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time…
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Halo 4
9211 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2012·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Xbox OneHalo 4 marks the start of an epic new saga within the award-winning Halo universe. The Master Chief returns in this award-winning first-person shooter developed by 343 Industries. Shipwrecked on a…
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Forza Horizon 3
9128 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2016·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneYou’re in charge of the Horizon Festival. Customize everything, hire and fire your friends, and explore Australia in over 350 of the world’s greatest cars. Make your Horizon the ultimate celebration…
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Forza Horizon 2
9021 critic reviews·Sep 30, 2014·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Xbox OneRace through a massive wide-open world featuring dramatic weather and day-to-night cycle in Forza Horizon 2. Instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style, and…
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Gears of War 3
909 critic reviews·Sep 20, 2011·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Xbox OneGears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in videogames. Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood.…
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Ori and the Blind Forest
9024 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2015·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneSwitchThe forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, an unlikely hero must journey to find his courage and confront a dark nemesis to save his home. Ori…
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Forza Horizon
898 critic reviews·Oct 23, 2012·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Forza Horizon is an action racing game set on the epic open roads of Colorado with a thrilling music festival backdrop. Combining stunning graphics and cutting-edge music with legendary Forza…
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Radiant Silvergun
896 critic reviews·Sep 14, 2011·Live WirePCXbox 360SwitchSet on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23…
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Trials Evolution
895 critic reviews·Apr 18, 2012·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Trials Evolution is a downloadable 2.5D platform racing game developed by RedLynx and published by Microsoft Studios. Successor to 2009's critically acclaimed Trials HD. The game uses 3D graphics,…
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
898 critic reviews·Mar 11, 2016·Xbox Game StudiosPCXbox OneSwitchThe forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. “Ori and…
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Forza Motorsport 6
8818 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2015·Microsoft StudiosXbox OneExperience unrelenting action in the most beautiful and comprehensive racing game of this generation. Collect, customize, and race over 450 Forzavista cars, all with working cockpits, opening doors…
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Orcs Must Die!
866 critic reviews·Oct 5, 2011·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Orcs Must Die! is a strategy video game developed by Robot Entertainment. It is a Tower defense game that eschews the traditional top-down view of similar games, instead using a third-person…
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
8633 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2015·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360PS4Xbox OneJoin Lara Croft on her first great tomb raiding expedition as she seeks to discover the secret of immortality. Featuring high-octane action set in the most beautiful and hostile environments on…
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Sunset Overdrive
8524 critic reviews·Oct 28, 2014·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneThe city’s overrun with mutants. Problem? Not for you. Sunset Overdrive is an open-world playground of post-apocalyptic possibilities. Vault, grind & wall-run while using a deadly & unconventional…
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Gears of War 4
8521 critic reviews·Oct 11, 2016·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneA new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they…
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Spelunky
859 critic reviews·Jul 4, 2012·MossmouthPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1Spelunky (also known as Spelunky HD) is a remake of Spelunky (now known as Spelunky Classic), an open source indie platformer video game created by Derek Yu and originally released as freeware for…
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Forza Motorsport 7
8525 critic reviews·Oct 3, 2017·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneForza Motorsport 7 immerses players in the exhilarating thrill of competitive racing. From mastering the new motorsport-inspired campaign to collecting a wide range of cars to experiencing the…
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Dance Central 2
846 critic reviews·Oct 21, 2011·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360The core gameplay in Dance Central 2 is mostly identical to the original Dance Central. Players perform given dance moves, which are tracked by the Kinect. The more accurately the player performs the…
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Halo 5: Guardians
8323 critic reviews·Oct 27, 2015·Microsoft StudiosXbox OneHalo 5: Guardians delivers epic multiplayer experiences that span multiple modes, full-featured level building tools, and another chapter in the Master Chief saga. The Master Chief saga continues,…
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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
8327 critic reviews·Aug 25, 2015·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneGears of War: Ultimate Edition is a remaster of the original Gears of War game developed by The Coalition and Splash Damage and published by Microsoft Studios for Microsoft's Xbox One console and…
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State of Decay
839 critic reviews·Jun 5, 2013·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360The end is here. Life as you know it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person…
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Forza Motorsport 5
8211 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·Microsoft StudiosXbox OneForza Motorsport 5 is a cinematic automotive journey starring the world’s greatest cars and tracks. Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the vast power of the cloud, no game…
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Ms. Splosion Man
827 critic reviews·Jul 13, 2011·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360SwitchYou got a problem? Yo, she’ll splode it. At the Big Science after-party celebrating the capture of Splosion Man, a spill of champagne shorts out the safety protocols on the splosionatrix and from it…
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
829 critic reviews·Nov 15, 2011·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Xbox OneHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a spectacular remastered version of the original game, created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved first-person shooters in gaming…
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Dust: An Elysian Tail
8211 critic reviews·Aug 15, 2012·Humble HeartsPCXbox 360PS4Switchimmerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy…
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Sine Mora
807 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2012·Microsoft StudiosPCPS3Xbox 360Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora is a…
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Quantum Break
7822 critic reviews·Apr 5, 2016·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneFix Time Before It Destroys Everything! When time breaks, catastrophe becomes your playground. As hero Jack Joyce, you'll fight your way through epic disasters that stutter back and forth in time.…
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Kalimba
789 critic reviews·Dec 17, 2014·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneJump, switch and fly your way through mind-bending subterranean puzzles in this stunning new platforming adventure from the award-winning Press Play!
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Gears of War: Judgment
7711 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2013·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360"Gears of War: Judgment" takes you back before events of the original "Gears of War" trilogy to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day - the defining event of the "Gears of War" universe. Follow…
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Kinect Sports
776 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2010·Microsoft Game StudiosXbox 360Kinect Sports is a sports video game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. The game utilizes the Kinect motion-sensing peripheral. The game is a collection of…
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Killer Instinct
779 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneThe legendary fighting game franchise is back with next-generation visuals, over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS! Choose from amongst a…
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Kinect Party
775 critic reviews·Nov 2, 2012·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Kinect Party is the sequel to Happy Action Theater. It more than doubles the number of minigames from the first title and supports local co-op for up to 6 players.
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare
767 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2012·Nordic Games PublishingPCXbox 360Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a standalone expansion to the psychological horror action-adventure game Alan Wake, developed by Remedy Entertainment. The story shifts to an alternate reality where…
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Project Spark
766 critic reviews·Oct 7, 2014·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Xbox OneProject Spark brings imagination to life in an open-world, digital sandbox that enables anyone to create, play, and share whatever they can imagine. This is a powerful yet simple way to build and…
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ScreamRide
7616 critic reviews·Mar 3, 2015·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Xbox OneScreamride is a full-featured, physics-based coaster game where creativity and destruction are equally welcomed. This game features stunning high definition graphics, hundreds of customizable…
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Halo Wars 2
7527 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2017·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneAfter decades adrift and declared “lost with all hands,” the brave crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire are mysteriously awoken above an ancient Forerunner haven known as the Ark. In Halo Wars 2, Captain…
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Dead Rising 3
7520 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·CapcomPCXbox OneAvailable exclusively for Xbox One and Windows, Dead Rising 3 marks the return of one of the most popular zombie video game franchises. Set 10 years after the events of Fortune City in Dead Rising 2,…
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Dead Rising 4
7525 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2016·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneIt’s the holiday season in Willamette, Colorado and a mysterious outbreak has overrun the Willamette Memorial Megaplex Mall and surrounding town with dangerous and deadly predators. Join Frank West…
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State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition
7312 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2015·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneState of Decay, along with major Add-Ons Breakdown and Lifeline, is now fully remastered in stunning 1080p. New missions, weapons, and extra content, along with improved lighting, textures,…
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CastleStorm
739 critic reviews·May 29, 2013·Microsoft StudiosPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2CastleStorm is a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mixed with tower defense brawler! The clouds bring rumors of war... It's Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets…
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Dance Central Spotlight
738 critic reviews·Sep 2, 2014·Microsoft StudiosXbox OneThe newest game in the award-winning Dance Central series focuses on the core dance experience. With more routines per song and a massive library of additional songs for purchase, Dance Central…
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Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
726 critic reviews·Aug 3, 2011·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex…
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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
7119 critic reviews·Dec 20, 2013·Flashbulb GamesPCXbox 360PS4Xbox One +1In its core Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a physics-based puzzle/platformer and set in a 2.5D environment with a free and cinematic camera. The game has 7 chapters and 20 levels in total All…
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Kinect Sports Rivals
7114 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2014·Microsoft StudiosXbox OneKinect Sports Rivals is the next generation of the best-selling Kinect franchise, Kinect Sports, that brings your favorite sports back in re-imagined ways, and delivers new sports and events made…
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Powerstar Golf
707 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·Microsoft StudiosXbox OnePowerstar Golf plays similar to other video game golf games although the games does offer a few unique features: Every character in the game has a unique special move that enables him or her to…
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Deadlight
708 critic reviews·Aug 1, 2012·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360The world has ended. There is no hope. No new beginning. Only the survivors. DEADLIGHT follows the journey of Randall Wayne, a man searching for his family across Seattle during the aftermath of a…
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Fable Anniversary
698 critic reviews·Feb 4, 2014·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty…
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State of Decay 2
6934 critic reviews·May 22, 2018·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneThe next installment in the critically acclaimed “State of Decay” franchise immerses you in an all-new, multiplayer zombie survival fantasy. Build a lasting community, working with other players or…
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Halo: Spartan Assault
689 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2013·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Xbox OneEnlist as a Spartan soldier and sharpen your tactical skills in battle! Set between the events of Halo 3 and Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault, developed by 343 Industries in conjunction with Vanguard…
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Super Lucky's Tale
6812 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2017·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OneSuper Lucky’s Tale is a delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his beloved sister…
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Hybrid
675 critic reviews·Aug 8, 2012·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360"Hybrid is a multiplayer third person shooter in which two factions fight for world domination on a persistent world map. Take control of a soldier fighting for the Paladins or the Variants as they…
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Ryse: Son of Rome
6714 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·CrytekPCXbox OneRyse: Son of Rome is a stunning action-adventure that follows Marius Titus on a heroic quest to avenge the death of his family, and preserve the honor of Rome, at all costs.
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
675 critic reviews·Feb 20, 2018·Microsoft StudiosPCAge of Empires, the pivotal RTS that launched a 20-year legacy returns in definitive form for Windows 10 PCs. Bringing together all of the officially released content with modernized gameplay,…
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Below
6721 critic reviews·Dec 14, 2018·Microsoft StudiosPCPS4Xbox OneTest your adventurer mettle against The Isle’s procedural subterranean labyrinths. Explore a large, interconnected underworld crawling with cunning wildlife, deadly traps and stalked by a shadowy…
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Crackdown 3
6429 critic reviews·Feb 15, 2019·Xbox Game StudiosPCXbox OneStop crime as a super-powered Agent of justice in Crackdown 3's hyper-powered sandbox of mayhem and destruction. Explore the heights of a futuristic city, race through the streets in a transforming…
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Fable: The Journey
638 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2012·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Fable: The Journey offers a whole new way to experience the deep storyline and picturesque world of Albion that fans have come to know and love. Set 50 years after the events of Fable III, this new…
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Crimson Dragon
628 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·Microsoft StudiosXbox OneSeveral generations have passed since the human colonists of Planet Draco lost contact with Earth. Now they face the return of an old threat, a colossal destroyer known as the White Phantom. In…
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ReCore
6024 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2016·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox OnePresenting ReCore a game from the legendary creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime. As one of the last remaining humans, forge friendships with courageous robot companions and lead…
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Kinect Star Wars
576 critic reviews·Apr 3, 2012·LucasArtsXbox 360"Kinect Star Wars" brings Star Wars to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, "Kinect Star Wars" allows fans to physically hone their Jedi skills, wield…
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LocoCycle
538 critic reviews·Nov 22, 2013·Microsoft StudiosPCXbox 360Xbox OnePresenting I.R.I.S.: Two-time Valedictorian of the illustrious Big Arms Academy's School of Assassination. Proficient in over forty forms of unarmed combat, earning Sensei status in Jiu-jitsu,…
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Bloodforge
526 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2012·Microsoft StudiosXbox 360Bloodforge is a third person hack and slash game developed by Climax Studios and published by Microsoft Studios. It was released on XBLA exclusively, on April 25th 2012.