Unfortunately, there are no Metal Gear games on Xbox Game Pass currently, but that can change with time. The subscription service updates its roster on a monthly basis, so there is always a chance that Xbox Game Pass’ stealth games selection will increase (or decrease). Check them out before they decide to sneak away.

Updated January 14, 2023 by Mark Sammut: Stealth is a niche genre that has lost steam in recent years. Projects that focus exclusively on stalking enemies from the darkness (or behind a ledge) have gradually become a novelty, especially with the future of franchises like Metal Gear Solid and Splinter Cell seemingly constantly in doubt. While stealth-only titles are rare, many modern games incorporate mechanics from the genre into their systems as a way to offer players an alternative to direct combat. A number of these releases are on Xbox Game Pass.

A Way Out

A Way Out is a prison break scenario wherein two convicts try to escape and hide from the law thereafter. It is a co-op only game, meaning that another player has to be in control of the other character.

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At its core, this is a puzzle game in which players have to figure out how to get through the next situation. That also means there is a lot of stealth involved from hiding in bushes to sneaking past security guards. The story should keep players on their toes as there are twists around every corner.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Innocence took the stealth genre by storm when it was first released. Its sequel, A Plague Tale: Requiem, improves on all the original’s gameplay elements while simultaneously offering up an ambitious and exciting storyline.

Everything about this release, from its unique gameplay to its stellar voice-acting and sound design, will keep players hooked on the edge of their seats from the get-go. It may start off a little slow, but the action quickly ramps up and the latter half of the game is an incredible thrill ride that needs to be experienced by story-loving fans and stealth fans alike.

Alien: Isolation

Many of the games on this list feature stealth as a choice, but Alien: Isolation insists on it as a means of survival. Players find themselves trapped in narrow hallways and dark vents as they attempt to outrun a merciless Xenomorph. Although there are certain things that players can use to help defend themselves, most of the release is spent crawling around quietly and making sure not to alert the hyper-sensitive creature that could be lurking almost anywhere.

Thanks to the impressive A.I. that’s programmed into Alien: Isolation, players will have a hard time easily outsmarting their foe, which really helps to up both the danger and horror factors for this stealth-based release.

Assassin’s Creed Origins

Assassin’s Creed Origins was the first game in the series to go full RPG. Players now had a huge map they could explore with side quests to tackle, ranked gear to collect, and levels to grind through.

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The emphasis was more on the RPG elements and the exploration of Egypt. However, the core stealth DNA was still in the game. If players wished to eliminate enemies quietly, that was a viable plan. Overall, the game allowed for more gameplay styles to emerge.

The Evil Within 2

Reminiscent of Resident Evil, The Evil Within games are third-person shooters that prioritize survival horror over action. The 2017 sequel opts against its predecessor’s more linear design in favor of a hub town peppered with NPCs, resources, and an impressive selection of nightmarish entities. While hardly defenseless, Sebastian has limited ammo and, more importantly, goes down relatively quickly if he attracts too much attention. Consequently, stealth is crucial.

In Union, noise is a death sentence, and players learn that quickly. Sebastian can silently maneuver around encounters to avoid detection, and most normal enemies can be killed with a surprise attack. The Evil Within 2 even has sections detected solely to stealth, and these are generally among the campaign’s most intense sequences.

Aragami 2

Although plenty of titles dip their toes in the genre, pure Xbox Game Pass stealth games are harder to come by. Consequently, Aragami 2 sets itself apart since it is all about silently sneaking around corners to execute enemies before they even know what is going on. Ninja games that demand players stick to the shadows are not as common as one would assume, but Lince Works’ project is an example of this type of experience.

For all its faults, Aragami 2 absolutely nails its stealth gameplay. Missions take place in reasonably sized maps that provide plenty of wiggle room in how they can be tackled, and the protagonist unlocks a satisfying range of tools and abilities as the campaign progresses. Players can fall back on melee combat as a last resort, but it is so unenjoyable that a swift death might be preferable.

Batman: Arkham Knight

Batman, as a character, is like a ninja but with heavier gear. Batman: Arkham Knight, like Assassin’s Creed Origins, was the most action-oriented entry in the series. It introduced the Batmobile for a new style of gameplay that included racing and blowing stuff up.

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Batman was still vulnerable though, and could only take so many hits before going down. Being a stealthy bat-like ninja and becoming one with the night was the best way to approach the game’s many missions.

Battlefield Hardline

Battlefield Hardline was an interesting spinoff to this war shooter series. Instead of fighting wars in other countries, this was about fighting the war on drugs in the U.S. There was still a lot of shooting involved, but that was not the only way to approach criminals.

Players could stop a majority of the enemies in the game by stealthily approaching them to handcuff their hands. Most stealth games force players to kill enemies silently, which is why Battlefield Hardline felt like a breath of fresh air with its nonlethal takedowns.

Dishonored

Dishonored was another game that offered players a ton of options. Players could kill every enemy they ran into, guns akimbo metaphorically, but there was also a way to stealthily eliminate them. Enemies could be hypnotized to fall asleep, or weapons could take them down in nonlethal ways as well.

With tons of weapons and powers at the player’s disposal, one could go through the game several times and come out as if they played a new game each time. The first game is still the best in the series, but the sequel is worth checking out and is on Xbox Game Pass too.

Hitman Trilogy

There are many trilogies in this franchise, but the Hitman Trilogy on Xbox Game Pass refers to the most recent collection of games that started in 2016. It was a new direction for the series, as missions were released episodically like a Telltale game.

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This collection has every mission complete into one fine package. If players somehow missed it the first time, then it is not too late to fall in love with Agent 47’s shenanigans. From becoming a drummer to solving a murder mystery, this bald assassin can do it all.

Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

Although Assassin’s Creed: Origins was the first title to change the way the series was played, Odyssey is considered by some to be where developers began to perfect the RPG formula. Not only does Odyssey have an amazing Grecian world to explore, but it also features some great storylines and a variety of Mythologically-infused gear.

Those that appreciate the Greek Mythos and all the mystery and folklore surrounding it should find themselves easily lost in Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey’s expansive adventure. This is the perfect game for those that are looking for something stealth-based that also features high-octane action and combat when things go awry.

Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor was like Assassin’s Creed but with orcs. Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the sequel to that, emphasizing more action over the stealth gameplay that led the original. Like other entries on here, killing one’s way through orc encampments was still a viable option using stealth.

The stealth and overall gameplay were good, but the thing that was truly amazing about this game and the original was the Nemesis System. Every orc captain was original and would remember encounters on the battlefield. Failure to eliminate a foe would make them stronger the next time players met them.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands was a Destiny-like approach to this long-running franchise. Players were given an open world to roam around in with the ability to tackle side missions to free the country. They could light up encampments with explosives like they were Bomberman, or they could go in silently and take out foes one by one.

Going full stealth in this game was tricky, but a well-trained team in co-op could make the experience more immersive. It was rough at launch, but patches have made it easier to recommend now.

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