The Top Xbox One Games You Can Play Offline

The good news is that there are hundreds of engaging single-player Xbox One games across all genres that don‘t require an internet connection. Whether you want to quest as a mighty dragonborn in Skyrim, craft ingenious contraptions in Minecraft, or smash demons in Diablo III, offline Xbox One gaming has something for everyone.

Why Play Xbox One Games Offline?

Here are the key advantages of gaming offline on your Xbox One:

Avoid Interruptions

Bycutting the online connection, you prevent any lag, buffering or connectivity issues from disrupting your gameplay sessions. This allows for a smoother, uninterrupted gaming experience.

Focus on Story Immersion

Without multiplayer features, playing Xbox One games offline lets you fully immerse in epic adventure narratives, interesting characters, and rich worlds without external distractions.

Game Anywhere

You can enjoy offline gaming while traveling, when internet access is limited, or in remote areas. As long as you have power for your Xbox, the fun doesn‘t have to stop.

How To Set Up Offline Gaming

Taking your Xbox One offline is simple. Just follow these steps:

On your Home Screen, navigate to Settings > Network
Select Go Offline
Confirm by selecting Yes

And you‘re all set! Your Xbox One will remain offline for all gaming until you manually reconnect to the internet.

Key Offline Gaming Tips

For disk-based games, just insert the disk as normal while offline.
For digital games, set your Xbox as the Home Console so games remain accessible.
Pre-download any game updates needed so all games are up-to-date.
Consider investing in an external HDD to store your offline game library.

The Best Offline Xbox One Games

Here are the top single-player Xbox One games across various genres that you can play offline.

Action/Adventure Games

Immerse in thrilling stories and combat-focused missions without needing connectivity.

Skyrim – The iconic open world action-RPG lets you embark on hundreds of unique quests and fight dragons as the legendary Dragonborn. (Over 30 million units sold)
Batman: Arkham Knight – This dark, story-driven title lets you glide across Gotham City as the caped crusader and defeat nefarious villains with satisfying combat. (9.3/10 IGDB User Rating)
Assassin‘s Creed Odyssey – Fight as a lethal mercenary across ancient Greece in this sprawling action-adventure epic with 50+ hours of content. (87/100 Metacritic Score)
Shadow of War – Lead a personal army of Orcs against Sauron‘s forces in this gritty Lord of The Rings action game rich with abilities and gear to unlock. (Over 1 million units sold)

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Batman: Return to Arkham
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Dragon‘s Dogma: Dark Arisen

Roleplaying Games (RPGs)

Level up your abilities, loot epic gear, and make narrative choices across expansive fantasy worlds.

The Witcher 3 – Embark on a visually stunning dark fantasy adventure as legendary monster slayer Geralt of Rivia. Over 200 ‘Game of the Year‘ awards.
Dragon Age: Inquisition – Command the storied Inquisition across the magical land of Thedas in this acclaimed dark fantasy RPG. (Over 10 perfect review scores)
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – A deep, complex isometric RPG set in the fantasy world of Rivellon brimming with magical skills and abilities to mix. (93/100 Metacritic)
Fallout 4 – Roam across the post-apocalyptic wastelands near Boston as the lone survivor on a quest to track down your missing son. (2016 Game Of The Year Winner)

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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
Final Fantasy XV
Dragon‘s Dogma: Dark Arisen
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Dark Souls III

Platformers

Run, jump and bash across creative 2D landscapes and colorful worlds.

Cuphead – Battle strange cartoon bosses in this classic run and gun indie game styled after 1930‘s cartoons. Incredibly challenging but very rewarding.
Ori and the Blind Forest – Traverse a sublime, hand-drawn world in this critically acclaimed Metroidvania platformer focusing on agility and escape sequences.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove – A retro inspired 2D platformer with precise controls, awesome boss fights and three full game campaigns.
Guacamelee! 2 – Smash through vivid Mexican landscapes packed with platforming challenges as a Luchador warrior with special combat moves.

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Limbo
Inside
Rayman Legends
Super Lucky‘s Tale

Simulation & Strategy

Take on leadership roles and apply clever strategy across vivid worlds.

Cities: Skylines – Construct entirely unique cities with thousands of in-game assets and manage virtual citizens in this award-winning city building game.
Sid Meier‘s Civilization VI – Lead any nation to glory across six thousand years of history through culture, technology, combat and diplomacy.
XCOM 2 Collection – Command humanity‘s last line of defense against an overwhelming alien threat in this turn-based tactical combat experience.
Frostpunk – Make difficult leadership decisions that balance hope and discontentment in an icy post-apocalyptic city builder.

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Tropico 6
Jurassic World Evolution
Surviving Mars
Prison Architect

Local Co-Op Games

Team up with friends and family in heartwarming, hilarious escapades without WiFi.

It Takes Two – A whimsical romantic comedy adventure that can only be played cooperatively with unique mechanics for two players.
A Way Out – Escape from prison together in this cinematic co-op only adventure full of dramatic set pieces and quick time events.
Overcooked 2 – Coordinate with up to 4 players to prepare dishes in chaotic kitchens across zany levels. Approachable fun for all ages.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime – Hop between spaceship stations with up to 4 friends to blast enemies closing in, keep systems running, and escape the Anti-Love.

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Unravel Two
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
Diablo III
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

Family Friendly Games

Safe, colorful adventures perfect for younger gamers, ideal for family game nights.

Minecraft – The ultimate sandbox game lets kids construct anything imaginable block by block with over 200 million copies sold.
LEGO Games – The LEGO franchise offers easy pick-up-and-play adventures for all ages like LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes etc.
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 – Battle in the goofy PvZ universe as playable plants or zombies with cartoon third-person shooting gameplay.
Super Lucky‘s Tale – Run, jump and climb across a bright, accessible world collecting coins and discovering secrets as the plucky platforming fox Lucky.

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New Super Lucky‘s Tale
Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
Knockout City
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Sports & Racing

Experience ultra-realism across detailed tracks and stadiums recreated from real-life.

FIFA 23 – Assemble your dream squad as any professional football/soccer club then compete against the world with accurate team/league rosters.
Forza Horizon 5 – Race across a jaw-dropping authentic open world recreation of Mexico with stunning graphics and over 500 vehicles.
F1 22 – Take the wheel as an official F1 driver backed by authentic presentations, broadcast replays and team communications.
RIDE 4 – Motorcycle racing gets ultra-realistic with nuanced physics, 200+ bikes, 30 tracks, dynamic weather/times of day, and countless customization options.

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DIRT 5
Tony Hawk‘s Pro Skater 1 + 2
NBA 2K23
Skate 3

Game Recommendations By Gamer Type

Not sure which offline Xbox One games are right for you? Here are tailored recommendations based on gamer profiles:

For Casual Gamers

Seeking accessible, colorful worlds you can easily pick up and play?

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
Minecraft
New Super Lucky‘s Tale
LEGO Games

For Shooter Fans

Craving first-person weapons-based combat without connectivity?

RAGE 2
BioShock: The Collection
Metro Exodus
Far Cry 5

For RPG Enthusiasts

Want to lose yourself in story-rich roleplaying adventures?

The Witcher 3
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

For Horror Buffs

Seeking dark, tense worlds that build atmosphere and dread?

Resident Evil 2
Alien: Isolation
Outlast 1 & 2
Layers of Fear

For Platformer Lovers

Adore running, jumping and stomping across 2D landscapes?

Cuphead
Ori and the Blind Forest
Hollow Knight
Shovel Knight

For Sports Fans

Need your sports gaming fix without WiFi access?

FIFA 23
NBA 2K23
F1 22
Skate 3

Offline Xbox Gaming Strategies

Here are some tips to maximize your offline Xbox One experience:

Mix Up Genres – Rotate between vastly different games like sports titles, shooters, RPGs and platformers to keep things fresh.
Set Gaming Goals – Give your gaming sessions more purpose by completing campaign stories, side quests, collectibles etc.
Configure Game Difficulty – Lower difficulties let you breeze through levels while higher ones provide more challenge.
Utilize Xbox Features – Make the most of built-in tools like Game DVR to capture cool moments.

Comparing Top Offline Xbox One Games

Here‘s an at-a-glance view of how some of the most popular offline Xbox One game franchises stack up across key factors:

Game Franchise	Avg. Completion Length	Replayability	Learning Curve	Overall Rating
The Witcher 3	51.5 hours (Main Story)	High	Moderate	98/100
Dark Souls	37.5 hours	Very High	Very Steep	89/100
Skyrim	32.5 hours	Infinite	Easy	94/100
Batman: Arkham	16.5 hours (Avg.)	High	Easy	91/100

As shown above, standalone story-driven games like the Batman: Arkham series provide tighter offline experiences while vast RPGs like Skyrim offer endless gameplay potential.

Understanding differences like average game length, replay value and learning curves helps match offline titles to your personal tastes and gaming style.

Handling Storage Constraints

The best offline Xbox One games can take up significant storage real estate.

Here are tips to effectively manage limited capacity:

Invest in an external HDD – They provide abundant extra space for offline games. A 5TB version stores 100+ titles.
Uninstall unused apps/games – Scan your My Games and Apps area for unused apps and games to remove.
Disable DLCs – Temporarily disable installed DLCs for games not currently being played to regain GBs of space. Re-enable when needed.

The Future of Offline Xbox Gaming

While Xbox and other consoles double down on online connectivity and services, the good news is offline gaming isn‘t going anywhere.

Many of Xbox Game Studio‘s upcoming major single-player releases like Starfield, Redfall and sequels to The Outer Worlds and Hellblade are expected to support offline play when they launch over the next few years.
Popular franchises renowned for offline modes will continue releasing new iterations that fans can enjoy without WiFi such as:
- The Elder Scrolls VI
- Dragon Age 4
- New Batman + LEGO games
- Annual sports franchises like FIFA, Madden etc.

So even with the dominance of online gaming, Xbox is still investing in and catering to gamers who wish to immerse in engrossing worlds without needing persistent connectivity.

Off the grid or online, Xbox Game Pass grants unlimited access to a vast library spanning popular offline hits like those outlined above to over 400 more modern titles.

For just $10-$15 a month depending on the plan, Xbox Game Pass removes the need to individually purchase offline games for those with limited gaming budgets.