Summary
Xbox Game Passhas been on a bit of a hot streak over these last few months with some really big releases hitting the service at a pretty consistent rate. But, unfortunately, that momentum can’t be sustained forever. It’s understandable that after the exceptionally busy last few months,Xbox Game Passwould need a little break to catch its breath and gear up for 2024, but that doesn’t mean that Game Pass is signing out early, far from it.
Xbox Game Pass' November 2023 line-up may not have quite as many heavy hitters as recent months, but there’s still a handful, withPersona 5 TacticaandLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameboth hitting the service this month. But for those who aren’t into JRPGs or turn-based strategy games, Xbox Game Pass has something else in store this November, putting the spotlight back on some exciting indies, a few of which fans of all genres shouldn’t be sleeping on.
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Xbox Game Pass' November 2023 Line-Up Has Some Exciting Indie Titles
Scott Pilgrim Fans Shouldn’t Sleep on Thirsty Suitors
Available right now,Thirsty Suitorsis the latest and best from Annapurna Interactive. Developed by Outerloop Games,Thirsty Suitorssees players take control of Jala as she returns to her childhood town, where she ends up running into all of her ex-partners. Clearlyinspired byScott Pilgrimin more ways than one,Thirsty Suitorsis an incredibly vibrant and colorful game, and one that puts realistic human relationships at the forefront. Gameplay inThirsty Suitorswill see players skateboard, cook, and converse with Jala’s family, friends, and ex-partners, each one acting as a backdrop to hear more dialogue and learn more about these relationships.
Spirittea Is a Great Day One Game Pass Title for Fans of Stardew Valley
Available on Xbox Game Pass on November 13,Spiritteais the perfect next game for fans ofStardew Valley,Earthbound, and Studio Ghibli movies likeSpirited Away. InSpirittea, players control a young protagonist in charge of running a bathhouse. However, the big twist here is that players aren’t welcoming in human guests but the spirits of the dead townsfolk. Similar togames likeBear and Breakfast,Stardew Valley, and many other life sims,Spirittea’s gameplay splits its time between getting the player to manage the bathhouse and speak to its patrons to ensure that they’re enjoying themselves.
Coral Island Is Another Great Life Sim on Xbox Game Pass
Currently in early access,Coral Islandis set to hit Xbox Game Pass on November 14 alongside its 1.0 update, making it a fully-fledged game. Another life sim game in a similar vein toAnimal CrossingandStardew Valley,Coral Islandhas been in early access for just over a year now, and in that time it’s become a bit of an indie gem. Farm, craft, customize, socialize, and more inCoral Island, a game that’s sure to do very well on Xbox Game Pass when it hits the service in just a few days' time.
Rollerdrome Is One of Last Year’s Best Indies
Closing out the month with some real style,Rollerdromeis set to hit Xbox Game Pass on November 28. Originally launched back in August 2022 for PC and PlayStation consoles, November 28 marks the first time that Xbox players will be able to get their hands onRollerdrome, and it’s about time. Though it was overshadowed by excellent games likeCult of the Lamb,Sifu,Stray, andNeon White,Rollerdromewas still one ofthe best indie releases of 2022, merging the action of games likeSuperhotwith the traversal ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
