So you have Xbox Game Pass, but not a lot of time on your hands. Whether you're just in between games, your friends can't get on till later, or you just need something to beat over the weekend, there are a ton of great short games available on the service. Whether you are looking for something light-hearted or full of action, Game Pass has a lot of great games you can fill your time with.
These games can all be beaten much faster than your longer titles, some even in a couple of hours, and feature unique but fun gameplay that will keep you coming back for more.
10 Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is a cute game great for kids of all ages and adults who love cute critters. The game can be played in rush mode or be stretched out for those who decide they want to do a completionist run. There are tons of slimes to collect, ranch, and combined with each other.
As you feed them, they even poop out strange items called plorts that will fetch you a hefty amount of money.
9 Maneater
Maneater is a game that can help fulfill your childhood fantasies of being a shark. In the game, you become an aquatic maneater with a taste for revenge against humans. To grow big and strong, you need to create chaos, some of which includes hopping onshore to eat nearby tourists.
The game also gives you some goofy upgrades like electric teeth to make things even more outrageous.
8 Undertale
Undertale is extremely popular for a reason; it warrants multiple playthroughs and has a great message. You take control of a human who has fallen into a world of monsters, and you simply need to find your way back home. You can do so by fighting or going through the game peacefully.
Depending on your decisions, the game will change, and you will get a different ending for each path.
7 Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is a gorgeous game with art that will take your breath away. In the game, you play as a knight who must platform and fight their way through Hallownest. The game has a nice story and multiple endings that will keep you coming back for more.
The gameplay is also quite challenging, and despite the platforming, the map is non-linear and lets you explore old areas at your leisure.
6 Fe
Fe is another platforming game, but it has a Metroidvania feel. It has heavy puzzle elements that forces players to figure out how to progress through new areas using Fe's abilities. The game does little to hold the player's hand, so the game is a perfect pick for you if you're looking for a challenge.
This all revolves around a unique system of Fe singing to gain help from other creatures in the environment.
5 Hello Neighbor
Hello Neighbor isn't just a game for kids; it can be a fun stealth experience for players of all ages. The game has a simple concept, you now have a super shady neighbor and want to uncover the horrible secrets he may or may not be hiding inside of his house. To do this, you break in and sneak around.
You have to be careful with your actions and learn your environment to hide at the right times and not get caught.
4 Among Us
Among Us is one of the world's most popular multiplayer games and for a good reason. It's a multiplayer game that places the player in a crew who is trying to fix their ship. One of the characters plays the role of the imposter and is charged with killing off the crewmates before they fix the ship.
Players have a chance to vote out the imposter but can only communicate with each other at select times.
3 Sea Of Solitude
Sea of Solitude is an interesting game as it explores the feeling of loneliness. You play as Kay, a woman who has morphed into a monster due to her dark thoughts. She is now adrift in a boat; she must find and confront monsters that are created by her negative emotions to progress.
The game is perfect for gamers who are looking for a game that will put them in deep thought.
2 Unravel
Unravel is a puzzle platformer that involves string. Yarny is on an adventure to recover the memories of his owner; to do this, he must traverse across a large world and avoid dangers. As you progress, you must solve puzzles while ensuring that you don't come unraveled.
Every move you make uses up some of your body, and you have to figure out how to get each batch of string and make it across the map.
1 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is another game that dives into mental illness. This time illness has affected the way Senua sees the world as she sets out on a quest to revive her dead boyfriend. As players progress, they will hear voices and be followed by a menacing shadow.
More and more of her past is revealed as you progress, and the game has had massive acclaim from those who played it.