There are many great Xbox titles out there, with some of the biggest games coming from developers including Electronic Arts, Xbox Game Studios, Rockstar Games, Activision, Bethesda, and Ubisoft. However, there are plenty of excellent alternative games to the mainstream Xbox titles. Below you will find some of the best indie games currently available on the platform, beginning with Overcooked.
This game is produced by Team17 and Ghost Town, with the basic premise being cooking. In terms of multiplayer and party games, it is difficult to beat the Overcooked franchise as it allows up to four people to work together as chefs to prepare meals. There is a time limit on each order and you must work together to cook and prepare the food as quickly as possible. In addition to chopping and cooking the food, you must also wash the dishes and this adds to the crazy fun in the kitchen.
For those interested in trying their luck at the casino, Vegas Party is a fantastic alternative Xbox One game. Released by Funbox Media Ltd, this casino game includes Roulette, Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Baccarat, and Bingo but comes with a twist. The game is played in the form of a race with the winner being the first to reach the end of the Las Vegas Strip. There are 17 incredible casinos included in the game and despite the gambling theme, it is perfect for the whole family. If any of the adults fancy taking their casino gaming to the next level, you will find a list of UK casinos here, with good reviews and bonus information.
Moving on to more alternative games to mainstream Xbox titles and we come to Untitled Goose Game. This came as a somewhat unexpected hit on the Xbox and won Game of the Year at the 23rd D.I.C.E. Awards, which is a remarkable achievement considering the simplicity of the game. You play as a goose with the objective of causing as much havoc in the neighbourhood as possible, completing goals along the way. Untitled Goose Game can be played as a local co-op, which means you can play with someone else in your own household, on the same console.
Now we come to one of the classic indie Xbox titles, Hollow Knight. This game has been available in the Xbox Store since 2018 but remains one of the best alternative games to the mainstream Xbox titles. It is a side-scrolling action-adventure game and the art is incredible. In terms of replayability, Hollow Knight is difficult to beat and there is even a sudden death mode, meaning if you lose the game you go back to the very beginning, with no saving allowed.
Last but not least, we come to Cuphead. This game has won several awards including the coveted Best Indie Game award. Looking at the awesome artwork, the game has clearly been inspired by cartoons of the 1930s with the gameplay based around boss fights. Developed by Studio MDHR, Cuphead requires players to fight through several levels and repay their debt to the devil.
