Every year there are hundreds upon thousands of new games to get stuck into, so when heavy hitters like Gears of War: E-Day and GTA VI are on the horizon, it’s easy to overlook some of the really cool smaller titles coming to Xbox in 2026.
We’ve done something similar before, highlighting 30 of the higher profile games coming this year, but for this feature, we’re focusing on the smaller games you might have missed or forgotten about that are scheduled to release at some point in 2026.
For this piece, we’re sticking to the official descriptions and game trailers rather than blabbering on about how cool we think each game is. That means we’ll be able to update the article on a semi-regular basis, keeping you up to date with what’s coming and whether anything has been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Alright, let’s get stuck into the 20+ under the radar Xbox Series X|S games to look forward to in 2026!
Gallipoli
Land on the beaches of Gallipoli and fight intense 50-player objective-based battles on the Ottoman Fronts! Experience WW1 trench warfare and desert expeditions as one of 10 historic classes, armed with authentic weaponry. Gallipoli brings the most immersive WW1 FPS battles yet.
- Release Date: August 20, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
Whisper Of The House
Whisper of the House is a cozy game about organizing and decorating. You’ll take on various tasks from the townspeople—helping them move, organize, and clean their spaces. In the process, your gentle touch might make a difference in their lives, and perhaps uncover some hidden stories…
- Release Date: August 27, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Console)
Live the double life of a fearless adventurer and a crafty merchant! Dive into vibrant dimensions brimming with shiny loot and pesky enemies. Grow your shop, tinker with weapons and gadgets, as well as make your mark among a ragtag community of castaways.
- Release Date: September 2, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? Yes!
Woodo
Woodo feels like a 3D coloring book you can touch, a relaxing puzzle-tale told through handcrafted wooden dioramas. A toy for those who never forgot how to be a child.
- Release Date: September 16, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No (but there’s a demo)
Garfield – Escape from Monday
Wake up Garfield from this nightmarish veggie filled 3D Platformer! The laziest cat is about to work hard in Garfield – Escape from Monday!
- Release Date: September 24, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
End Of Abyss
In the depths of a mysterious underground compound, a mission to investigate disturbances of unknown origin spirals into a harrowing descent through a broken and abandoned world. Play as the young combat technician, Cel, as she uncovers the truth behind the facility’s derelict areas and confronts the monstrous creatures that roam them.
- Release Date: October 1, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
Forever Ago
Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption in this single-player road trip adventure.
- Release Date: October 8, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? Yes!
