The best sports games on Xbox Series X

It’s a bit different from other games on our list, but no doubt Knockout City (and the sport of dodgeball) deserve some time in the spotlight. Knockout City is a unique take on the sport, with two teams going head-to-head across a variety of maps as they attempt to pummel the other team with dodgeballs. Timing is everything, as you can perform fake throws, slow throws, or speed up your throws as you try to fool your opponent into making a wrong move. Defenders aren’t helpless, however, as they’re able to catch incoming dodgeballs and throw them back at their aggressor. With plenty of post-launch content and tons of unlockable content, there’s no doubt Knockout City is one of the best sports games on Xbox Series X — even if it’s often overlooked for its more popular peers.

If you’re an extreme sports fan of any kind, Riders Republic is the game for you. Ubisoft’s creative title gives you the freedom to explore a wide variety of environments based on real-life National Parks such as Canyonlands, Zion, and Yosemite Valley. Bikes, snowboards, skis, and more are all accounted for, and you’ll need to master them all if you’re hoping to unlock everything the game has to offer. Whether you’re racing for first place or pulling of stunts to light up the scoreboard, Riders Republic is always a blast.