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Xbox Game Pass is undoubtedly worth the subscription fee, but which of the available games are the best use of your hard drive space?

Microsoft’s Game Pass service is definitely worth the price of admission. Many might balk at the idea of having their game library locked behind a subscription service, but the fact is, subscribers have access to an incredible selection of titles ranging from indie games to AAA blockbusters, all at a surprisingly affordable monthly price.

With such a vast array of fantastic titles on display, it can be a challenging task to decide which ones are worth your time as a player. Since the cost of entry is covered by the subscription fee, the most pressing question is determining the best use of your hard drive space. Fortunately, the gems of this collection are immediately apparent. Here’s a look at the best games that Xbox Game Pass has to offer.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

The adventures of the Master Chief have never been more accessible than in the Master Chief Collection. This collection of Halo games is the ultimate anthology of 343 Industries’ efforts to immortalize the series. In addition to the main Halo games (excluding Halo 5: Guardians), the fantastic Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach have also been included.

From beloved co-op campaign modes to thrilling Firefight battles to iconic multiplayer modes, the Master Chief Collection has it all. Anyone who considers themselves a Halo fan should consider it a must-play on Xbox Game Pass. And for those who have never completed the Master Chief saga, there’s no better way to finish the fight.

Fallout 76

Fallout 76 is perhaps the most significant dividing point for dedicated fans of the series, and rightfully so. At the time of its launch, the game’s many flaws, bugs, and clumsily executed design choices were heavily criticized. However, it established a significant pillar upon which Bethesda could build: it created what, for most intents and purposes, has been a multiplayer Fallout experience.

In the years since its unceremonious launch in 2018, developers have had plenty of time to reflect, adapt, and course-correct, and all these interventions have culminated in one of the most remarkable comeback stories rarely seen in today’s online gaming ecosystem. In its current form, Fallout 76 is a rather decent game and a perfectly reasonable answer to the question “What if Fallout 4 were a bit of an MMO?”.

Now that we’ve spent far too long on the preamble, the premise of the game is essentially summarized in the preceding paragraph. If you’ve played Fallout 4, many of Fallout 76’s elements will be familiar to you. Set largely in the Appalachian region of West Virginia, Fallout 76 sees your custom-created character emerging from the depths of Vault 76 on “Reclamation Day” alongside other Vault dwellers and attempting to bring some form of civilization to the surface world while surviving its radiation-ravaged wilderness.

It’s a solid translation of the Fallout formula into a multiplayer format, complete with quests, NPCs, numerous familiar and unfamiliar factions, and that typical desert weirdness that makes the setting so special from the get-go.

Botany Manor

If you’re looking for a relaxing and contemplative experience with just a hint of puzzle-solving, it’s definitely worth paying a visit to Botany Manor. As Arabella Greene, you’re tasked with conducting botanical research in and around the eponymous botanical manor.

Advancing through this surprisingly lively and colorful 19th-century estate, you proceed through researching and cultivating various fantastical plants. You’ll gather various clues to create the ideal growing conditions for each flower, jot them down in a journal, and solve fun and interesting puzzles to make them bloom. Meanwhile, you’ll observe various items that complete Arabella’s life and times.

Overall, it’s a tranquil, walk-simulator-like experience, perfect for a quiet and cozy evening at home.

Superhot: Mind Control Delete

The slogan “Time moves only when you do” doesn’t fully do justice to the incredible experience that is Superhot. Its simple geometric designs and understated environments belie its true nature. Superhot is a game that captures the complexity of a puzzle game with the simplicity of a first-person shooter. You find yourself in various situations where armed adversaries rush toward your position to attack you. Your goal? Eliminate your enemies. The catch? Well, you’ve read the slogan.

While you might think Superhot is just a “run-and-gun” game, it’s actually quite cerebral. When you move, things happen in real-time, and dodging a bullet in real-time is difficult, if not impossible. It’s essential to stay put for a while to assess the situation and figure out what your next move will be. People have called Superhot “innovative” more times than we can count, and even though it’s become a bit of a meme at this point, you can’t deny the creativity of this indie title.

Diablo IV

Despite the grim and bloody atmosphere of Diablo IV, playing the game is actually enjoyable and fun. With the iconic dungeon exploration and looting of Diablo’s action RPG games, this fourth installment doubles the number of activities you can engage in and get lost in for hours. The grinding offered by Diablo IV is astonishing. You can spend your time exploring the entire map, delving into every dungeon, creating every character class and experimenting with builds, or simply proceeding straight to the main storyline.

In this title, your character must contend with Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, as she seeks to “aid” humanity against the forces of Hell. Unfortunately for humanity, her aid consists of unsettling rituals, alliances with some Lesser Evils, and ultimately, a lot of death. So, in addition to plenty of content to keep you busy, Diablo IV also has a gripping storyline. And you can play it all both online and locally.

The Quarry

If you’re like us, you have a penchant for campy horror. If you’re like us, you also have a penchant for watching campy horror with your friends. The Quarry combines these two joys in a way we haven’t really experienced since playing Until Dawn (sorry, Dark Pictures), and now you can experience it as part of the Xbox Game Pass library. You (and a group of friends in local and online co-op, how cool is that) take control of a group of teenage summer camp counselors. They get trapped in the sinister Hackett Quarry during some sinister supernatural shenanigans, and it’s up to you to get them out of there.

Or maybe not. Based on quick event choices and specific dialogue decisions you make, you can either save these summer camp counselors or condemn them to a terrifying fate. However, don’t let that stop you from having fun with these options. As you and your friends set these characters on their respective paths, even if it ultimately costs them their lives, you’ll experience a campy horror story for the ages. The Quarry essentially puts you in charge of this story, and whatever happens, great fun awaits you.

Space Engineers

We almost want to say “Minecraft in space” and then leave it at that. But that would do a disservice to Space Engineers. Yes, you can explore what seems like a limitless world, gather resources, build bases and spacecraft, and defend yourself from extraterrestrial threats. The creativity you can showcase while playing Space Engineers is virtually limitless. But another huge part of what makes the game so much fun is the physics of the whole process.

As you grapple with gravity, trying to create ships that fly smoothly and don’t spin out of control, or as you design bases that can withstand the pressure of harsh environments, you’ll be delighted by the challenges and triumphs that await you in Space Engineers. Whether you’re playing alone, with friends, or against others in multiplayer, there’s a lot to love about this sandbox game.

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