When it comes to subscription gaming services, it’s hard to find one that competes withXbox Game Pass. The massive library and the regularity of updates make it one of the best value deals in gaming right now, with everything from old-school classics likeHalo: The Master Chief CollectionandFallout 3today one launch hits likeGroundedandScorn. That hopefully means that the service has something to offer fans of every genre, including stealth.
Stealth games are an incredibly broad genre, containing some of the most popular games available. Experiences can range from games where stealth is more or less necessitated, to games where it’s one of many options, allowing players to tackle objectives head-on if that plan falls through. On top of that, their settings and themes are even more varied than their gameplay mechanics. Thankfully, the offering of stealth games available in theXbox Game Passlibrary reflects that variety.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiemis a sequel to 2019’sA Plague Tale: Innocenceand is a pretty hardcore stealth experience with full-on confrontations often guaranteeing a death. It can seem punishing at times, but the game is exactly what a lot of stealth fans are looking for. While the game has great mechanics, the story and world are even more spectacular. It tells a sometimes harrowing tale about the time period with great personal stories mixed in as well. The tension of the stealth with the somber setting also makes it at times surprisingly scary. With Halloween right around the corner,A Plague Tale: Requiemmight be the best game to check out for stealth fans right now on Xbox Game Pass, especially for those not wanting an all-out horror experience.
Dishonored
Dishonored: Definitive Editionis a remaster of the original game, which is arguably the best in the series. It’s a classic scenario where both stealth and all-out assault are options, but stealth is far more satisfying. Not only do the tools and ability make that the case, butDishonored’s Chaos Systemalso makes that path more rewarding in the story. The game features the classic gameplay loop of immersive sims, rewarding the player for taking their time, planning out approaches from afar, and even reloading saves or revisiting levels to give them a better go.Dishonored 2andDeath of the Outsiderare also available on Xbox Game Pass.
Aragami 2
For all the indie gaming fans, Xbox Game Pass hasAragami 2. The game should appeal to stealth purists with its stripped-back mechanics reminiscent of classic entries into the genre like theolder games ofMetal Gear SolidandSplinter Cell.Aragami 2focuses its stealth gameplay around slick traversal abilities and enemy sight lines. Additionally, its presentation is as impressive as its gameplay; the beautifully simplistic and vibrant art style perfectly accentuates the mythical feudal Japan setting as well as the straightforward, yet satisfying stealth mechanics. There’s also the option of co-op for those who prefer to sneak around with their friends.
Hitman Trilogy
When it comes to games with great replay value, not many stealth games come close toHitman.Hitman TrilogyonXbox Game Passcontains thethree games in IO Interactive’sWorld of Assassinationseries, some of the best entries in the franchise. The games take Agent 47 to countless incredible locations across the world, all with stunning detail and a level of freedom that few games offer. It creates an addictive loop of revisiting levels countless times, trying to beat scores, complete challenges, and experiment with just about any way to complete missions, from the wincingly gruesome to the downright comical.
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