Unleash Your Inner Hunter With The Best Xbox Series X/S Hunting Games
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Unleash Your Inner Hunter With The Best Xbox Series X/S Hunting Games

Ruby Holland
Updated February 15, 2025 15 items

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Vote up the best Xbox Series X/S hunting games that implement the hunt in the best, most interesting, and most fun ways.

While the Xbox Series X doesn't have an overwhelmingly large selection of hunting games available, there are certainly some standout titles that fans of the genre will want to check out. The best hunting games offer a blend of realism and strategy, providing players with an arsenal of tools and tactics to master their prey

The 2017 release theHunter: Call of the Wild offers a beautifully immersive open world with realistic animal behaviors and ecosystems, providing a deeply engaging hunting experience. Hunting Simulator 2 provides a variety of hunting gear and environments, allowing you and your dog to refine your skills across different terrains including Texas deserts and Colorado forests. 

With each of these Xbox hunting games, players can choose from a range of weapons, from precise bows to powerful rifles, each suited to different hunting styles and scenarios, so whether you're stalking through dense forests or taking aim across open plains, these hunting games offer unique and fun experience that require thoughtful planning and sharp instincts

That being said, there are enough good hunting games on Series X to warrant a ranked list, so go ahead and vote for your favorites to help shape the order. Think of it has the Xbox community's ranking of all Series X hunting games, rather than just one editor's opinion.

  • theHunter: Call of the Wild
    1
    40 votes

    theHunter: Call of the Wild

    What you hunt in the game:

    • Red deer
    • Fallow deer
    • Wild boar
    • Moose
    • Black bear

    What the game is about:

    Never before have you experienced a hunting game like theHunter: Call of the Wild. Plunge into an atmospheric open world, teeming with life: from the majestic true-to-life animals to the rustling of leaves above you as you stalk your prey. You can decide to hunt on your own or join up and hunt together with friends. Just remember, you are not just a visitor in this world, you are a living and breathing part of it. As you finally spot the majestic crown of your first red deer through the brush, the feeling is indescribable.
    • Released: 2017
    • Developer: Expansive Worlds
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Adventure
    • Publisher: Avalanche Studios
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Way of the Hunter
    2
    33 votes

    Way of the Hunter

    What you hunt in the game:

    • Roe deer
    • European bison
    • Wolf
    • Hare
    • Lynx

    What the game is about:

    Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
    • Released: 2022
    • Developer: Nine Rocks Games
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Simulator, Sport, Adventure
    • Publisher: THQ Nordic
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
    3
    36 votes

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    What you hunt in the game:

    • White-tailed deer
    • Bison
    • Grizzly bear
    • Alligator
    • Cougar

    What the game is about:

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.
    • Released: 2018
    • Developer: Rockstar Games
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
    • Publisher: Take-Two Interactive
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
  • Hunting Simulator
    4
    26 votes

    Hunting Simulator

    What you hunt in the game:

    • Elk
    • Brown bear
    • Pheasant
    • Rabbit
    • Duck

    What the game is about:

    Hunting Simulator presents 35 species throughout 12 areas, including well-known hunting regions such as the mountains of Colorado, the oak forests of France, and the snowy plains of Alaska. Each environment is populated by superbly modeled animals brought to life with behaviors from a realistic AI. Hunt solo in campaign, free hunt, and shooting practice modes, or join up to two others for online co-op.
    • Released: 2017
    • Developer: Neopica
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Adventure
    • Publisher: Bigben Interactive
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
  • Hunting Simulator 2
    5
    22 votes

    Hunting Simulator 2

    What you hunt in the game:

    • Mule deer
    • Canadian goose
    • Fox
    • Coyote
    • Wild turkey

    What the game is about:

    With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).
    • Released: 2020
    • Developer: Neopica
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Adventure
    • Publisher: Bigben Interactive
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
  • Duck.Hunt
    6
    24 votes

    Duck.Hunt

    What you hunt in the game:

    • Ducks

    What the game is about:

    Duck.Hunt is a game that simulates classic duck hunting activities. Players aim and shoot ducks in different scenarios, using a range of shotguns and techniques to achieve high scores.