Single-player is a mode in the video games, in which the input from one player is expected through the course of the game. The Single-player game can be played by one player, while the Single-player mode is established to be played by a Single-player, though the games comprise Multiplayer modes. Most of the modern console and arcade games are designed which can be played by a Single-player mode and many other games have modes that enable two or more players to play simultaneously. A computer designs the story and the battle in Single-player gameplay rather than a human opponent and Single-player games are capable of delivering specific gaming experiences that are absent, or de-emphasised in Multiplayer games. Single-player games heavily rely on compelling storylines to draw the player into the unique experience and to build the sense of investment. In Single-player games, humans are unpredictable, so enemies or allies can’t rely upon to carry the narrative in the specific direction, so Multiplayer games tend not to follows the linear story.

12 Best Single Player Games for Xbox 360

#1 XCOM

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XCOM is a Series Multi-genre video games and offers a versatility throughout the series. Strategy, RTS, turn-based tactics, Real-time Tactics, Simulations, Construction and Management, Military and War gaming, Space Flight, FPS, Third-person Shooting, Action, RPG, etc. are all the genres in which XCom offers games. XCom series was originally started back in 1994 by a company known as MicroProse. MicroProse published in total six games with two of them cancelled. The series rocked the markets but soon it lost the business until the series was rebooted in 2005 by 2K Games. The Series once again started with a mega hit XCOM: Enemy Unknown and broke all the previous records. With critically acclaim and commercial success, the company launched an Expansion pack named as XCOM: Enemy Within, back in 2013 and another title XCOM 2 in 2016. From the very beginning to the latest release of the series, XCOM has maintained the standard and the quality of content and is one of the most favorite series of games throughout the world. Players who typically love playing games with Sci-Fi and Action elements, can play the games in the series and enjoy.

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#2 Worms

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Worms is a Single and Multiplayer Artillery-based Strategy video game by Team17. Developed back in 2007, the game is actually a remake of the 1995’s popular Worms video game and it is available to play on Xbox, PlayStation and iOS platforms. The game allows the players to control a small platoon of Worms and battle against the Computer AI (Artificial Intelligence) and other player controlled teams of Worms. Worms offer a beautiful cartoon-style Animations and allows the players to carry various types of weapons, command over the controlled worms via communications such as being continuously in contact with other players or by using voice commands. Worms offer a detailed tutorial to learn about the game, loads of Single-player missions and challenges, Multiplayer mode with all the team-based matches as well as offline gameplay. With a wonderfully addictive gameplay, beautiful visuals, and enhanced mechanics as compared to the previous version of the game, Worms is one amazing Strategy video game to play and enjoy.

#3 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a marvelous Action Role-playing, Puzzle-Platform and Single-player video game developed and published by Konami. It is the direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and includes the son of Dracula named Alucard as the protagonist. The game focuses on side-scroll, exploration, and role-playing element. You play as the protagonist, and your main objective is to travel the Dracula’s castle and defeat the antagonist Dracula. It has non-linear gameplay, but most of the areas in Castle requires specific items to unlock. Earn points by uncovering the castles and unlock a map that shows you progress. There are a variety of levels and each level filled with different creatures and the boss Dracula. Use different weapons and items to kill the foes and reach at the end of each level to complete. The game becomes challenging as you progress through it and must face most dangerous foes and boss. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and addictive story, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is the best puzzle platform game as compared to others platform games.

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#4 Splinter Cell

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Splinter Cell or also known as “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell” is an award-winning series of Action, RPG, Shooter and Stealth video games. The series offers a number of popular titles and keeps on with the standards that every game in the series offers. The Splinter Cell series offers biggest hits such as Blacklist and Conviction packed with all the blasting action, unique mechanics, and countless new elements. Throughout the series, Splinter Cell offers versatility in gameplay, new stories, new characters and offers plenty of room for the gameplay. The games in Splinter Cell series tend to provide with all kinds of futuristic environments, gadgets, and weapons as well as various types of enemies and stories related to them. Providing with both single and multiplayer games, Splinter Cell offers loads of cool upgrades, and co-op modes as well. The series provides with the character of Sam Fisher as the protagonist who works for the Black-ops Subdivision known as “Third Echelon.” The players are allowed to control Fisher and help him sabotage the plans of his enemies. With a tag of Critically Acclaimed and Commercially Successful Action and Stealth series, Splinter Cell focuses on providing with the quality gaming that every diehard fan of Action and Stealth gaming seeks. A new game of the series is in development phases. Hopefully, it would be as great as the previous titles and would offer loads of hours of unlimited entertainment.

#5 Life is Strange

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Life is Strange is a Single-player Graphic Adventure and Interactive Fiction video game by Square Enix. The game consists of five main episodes and focuses on the character of a Photography student named as Maxine Caulfield. Maxine Caulfield discovers out that she has the special ability to reverse time and any specific moment. The story takes a twist when Maxine foresees a huge Storm raging to destroy her town and that the time when she realizes that she’s the only one to prevent it from happening. Life is Strange allows the players to control the character of Maxine Caulfield and follow the narrative as it unfolds into all the storyful actions that the player character performs. Amazing trips to the past, fantastic quests, freedom to explore and the ability to manipulate environmental elements, loads of challenging puzzles and game ending based upon the actions performed by the character, Life is Strange offers a truly remarkable gameplay experience that is based on pure graphics and interactive elements. With an episodic gameplay, various character archetypes, a great story, graphic adventure nature and point-and-click puzzles, Life is Strange offers beautiful visuals and an impressively addictive gameplay to enjoy. Life is Strange is available to play on Microsoft Windows, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox and Linux platforms.

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#6 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is an Action-Adventure, Open World, Third-person, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the seventh game in the series of Grand Theft Auto and first main game after Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It takes place in the fictional city called San Andreas based in Nevada and California. The story revolves around the protagonist named Carl Johnson “CJ” who returns to his homeland after the death of his mother. The protagonist finds his family and beloved friends in disarray, and the entire course of the game he struggles to reestablish his gang, fight against corrupt officers, and unearth the secrets behind his mother’s death. There are a massive variety of weapons, vehicles, and equipment that you can use during the gameplay and drive any vehicle that you see in your path. The protagonist can run, climb walls, jump, and drive different vehicles and bicycles. You can explore the environment either on foot or by vehicle and earn lots of money by accomplishing missions. Interact with NPCs and objects to further progress through the game and show off your driving skills. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, brilliant visuals and superb controls, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the best game to play amuse.

#7 Bully

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Bully is an Open-World RPG Action game developed by Rockstar Games. The game’s main character is “Jimmy” who stands up against all the Bullies at Bullworth Academy. He puts his best efforts hard to bring peace and save all the weaker ones against all the bullies. Bully offers a Third-person perspective and allows you to navigate through the game world mostly on foot, Cycle or Skateboard. Your task is to get into the role of Jimmy, get admitted into the Bullworth Academy, Find out all the bullies and let them learn the hardest lessons to stop them from bullying.

Your main task is to bring peace to the Academy and be the one true savior of all the bullied. Besides your Bully hunting routines, you are also required to attend classes, hang out with your friends and be a normal student. Bully offers a multiplayer mode for the game in which you can compete with any of the players for higher rankings doDo give it a try if you haven’t yet and enjoy kicking bullies.

#8 Fuzion Frenzy

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Fuzion Frenzy is an Isometric, Sci-fi, Action, Single and Multiplayer Party video game created by Blitz Games and published by Microsoft Corporation. The game focuses on four-player party game and consists of forty-five mini-games. There are two different modes such as Mini-Game Frenzy and Tournament, in which four players can compete. It includes lots of characters such as Dub, Samson, Zak, Naomi, etc. and each character has its unique abilities, and personality. The player must choose his character to dive into the game world where he has to compete against other players to score the highest points to win in the core game mode “the Tournament.” Players can earn points and orbs playing lots of mini-games. Progress through the game to gain experience and use them to unlock further content. Become the master and defeat the opponents to earn achievements. With superb gameplay, excellent mechanics, and brilliant controls, Fuzion Frenzy is the best game to play and enjoy.

#9 XCOM: Enemy Within

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XCOM: Enemy Within is a Downloadable Content Pack for the XCOM: Enemy Unknown released for multiple platforms developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. The DLC pack introduces new gameplay elements, as well as features new themes of transhumanism. The gameplay and plot remain the same like the original title with some extra features. In the game, the player needs to manage the headquarters of XCOM in real-time, but most of the gameplay comprises turn-based combats against rogue human faction and invading aliens. The game includes the Meld (the new resource), the player must lead his army to fight enemies while securing Meld. Single-player campaign consists of forty-seven maps and introduces thirteen maps in multiplayer mode. XCOM: Enemy Within offers core features such as New Soldier Abilities, New Equipment, and Weapons, Strategic Resources, Multiplayer (Maps, Units, and Abilities), etc. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

#10 Zuma

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Zuma, tile or balls matching Puzzle and Match-3 video game is developed by PopCap Games. This fast paced and super addictive game is available on multiple platforms such as Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Windows Mobile, Android, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Palm OS. With amazing and quite catching sequels named Zuma’s Revenge, Zuma Blitz and Zuma Deluxe, Zuma sold millions of copies and received Game of the Year award back in 2004. The game features an addicting and engaging game-play, adventure and gauntlet gaming modes and a lot of colored balls to match. The game-play is quite simple and easy, Player hits the balls of the same color and scores points and he must not let the balls reach to the center, or he’ll lose a life. Zuma is no doubt an addictive and quite exciting game that makes you play it for a long time. With all the sweet sounds, environment and immersive game-play itself, this game glues you to the device. If you really are into Puzzle and Match-3 type of games, Zuma is one amazing game for you.

#11 Rayman Legends

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Rayman Legends is an Action-Adventure and Puzzle-Platformer video game created by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Casablanca. The game provides with a similar game-play to Rayman Origins and allows up to 4 players for a simultaneous game-play in which you can explore dungeons, haunted lands and fight against vampires, ghosts, and the living dead etc. Rayman Legends provides with 120 levels of pure awesomeness, additional Lums and Teensies. This super cool re-mastered version of the game actually is a war going on between the Teensies and their nightmares so you must get up from you 100 yearlong sleep, encounter the nightmares and the Dark Teensies and free the 10 princesses and the good Teensies. Rayman Legends is a great Action-Adventure, and Puzzle platformer video game, do try it out.

#12 Limbo

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Limbo is an award winning Puzzle-Platform and Action-Adventure video game by PlayDead. The game offers wonderfully immersive game-play and lets you enjoy a Side-Scrolling marvel in which your task is to be a little kid, travel through a dark jungle, solve a number of puzzles in order to carry on your way and defeat some nasty monsters to survive. Huge Spiders, Bear Traps, Dark passages, machine enemies and anti-gravity guns are some of the obstacles that you are destined to go through, remain on your course and get out of this God-forsaken world and eventually find your missing sister. With a mesmerizing and amazing environment, brilliant visuals and an addictive and challenging game-play, Limbo is quite fun to play.