Well, gamers, it’s time to loosen up those purse strings. Microsoft has officially launched the annual Xbox Spring Sale. This one is all set to last until April 15th, 2026, and brings a discount on some standout titles, including ARC Raiders, Silent Hill F, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and many more(via Xbox)! If you are excited, here’s a list of the top 15 must-have games to grab during the Xbox Spring Sale 2026!
15. The Gunk
Credits: Thunderful Publishing
Credits: Thunderful Publishing
Credits: Thunderful Publishing
Credits: Thunderful Publishing
Credits: Thunderful Publishing
Let’s kick off this list with The Gunk. This is an action-adventure game with 3D platforming elements. You will step into the shoes of Rani, a space scavenger who ends up stranded on a mysterious alien world. There, she comes across a substance called Gunk. This isn’t some ordinary thing, as it’s slowly consuming and destroying the planet. Your mission is simple: uncover the truth behind this infestation, clean it up, and bring life back to the world. It’s the kind of game that you keep coming back to.
Price: $2.49
14. Deadzone: Rogue
Deadzone: Rogue. | Credits: Prophecy Games
Looking for a unique roguelike experience? Deadzone: Rogue is definitely worth checking out! You can venture in solo or take on the challenge with a squad of up to three players in co-op. Your main objective is to fight it out against massive biochemical bosses that will test your skills to the limit. The game has over 30 powerful weapons that can be upgraded and customized, along with personal enhancements to turn you into an alien hunter. On top of that, there are augments, items, and perks to experiment with.
Price: $16.74+
13. Isonzo
Isonzo. | Credits: BlackMill Games
Now, it’s time for some indie WW1 FPS action with Isonzo! Players can dive into the faithfully recreated historical battles in intense 48-player matches. It’s up to you to choose how to approach combats, either by flanking through mountain paths or jumping into direct firefights. The game features six unique classes, along with customizable loadouts that include over 50 weapons to help you dominate the battlefield. It delivers an authentic Great War experience and is a must-pick during the Xbox Spring Sale.
Price: $4.49+
12. Akimbot
Akimbot. | Credits: PLAION
Next up is another 3D platformer, Akimbot. You play as Exe, a slick outlaw robot, with a companion called Shipset. Together, you must blast your way through waves of powerful enemies, take control of ships, and do whatever it takes to save the universe. The game lets you perform moves like jumps, dashes, grapples, and wall runs to take the battle across time and space and take down Evilware, who is ready to cause more chaos.
Price: $4.49
11. Necromunda: Hired Gun
Necromunda: Hired Gun. | Credits: Streum On Studio
If you’re a fan of the Warhammer 40k universe, it’s worth checking out an underrated entry in the franchise, Necromunda: Hired Gun. You step into the role of a ruthless bounty hunter, navigating a city that’s riddled with crime. With a body enhanced by powerful augments, you can spin across walls, leap over obstacles, and move with incredible agility. The game lets you choose an arsenal of weapons, upgrades, and customize your playstyle. Get ready, as you will be the force that restores balance in Necromunda and proves who truly runs the streets.
Price: $5.99+
10. Jusant
Jusant. | Credits: DON’T NOD
A blend of some action-adventure with puzzle-solving can never go wrong, and that’s where Jusant steps in. The game lets you climb up a mysterious tower that’s rising from a dried-up ocean. Every step of the climb will come down to how you use the environment and the tools around you. Along the way, you will also be engaging puzzles, uncovering hidden details, and traveling with your companion, Ballast. It’s a calm experience that you can enjoy at your own pace.
Price: $9.99+
9. Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2. | Credits: Arrowhead Game Studios
Rise up, fellow Super Earth Citizen, it’s your time to spread managed democracy in Helldivers 2, and show those bugs, squids, and bots who truly rule the galaxy. This co-op third-person shooter stands out as one of the best live-service experiences out there, and that’s all due to developer Arrowhead’s hard work. You will have access to a wide variety of weapons, powerful Stratagems, and plenty of other tools to obliterate any threat in your path. Join forces with your friends and help Super Earth win the war.
Price: $29.99+
8. Silent Hill f
Silent Hill f. | Credits: KONAMI
Right upon its release on September 25th, 2026, Silent Hill f quickly took over the entire gaming industry by storm. This psychological horror experience transports players to 1960s rural Japan, where they play the story as a young girl, Hinako Shimizu. As a mysterious fog consumes her town, Hinako must face terrifying creatures and solve puzzles to uncover a deeply unsettling truth. The game comes with multiple endings shaped by your choices, and it always keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Price: $34.99+
7. Battlefield 6
Battlefield 6. | Credits: Electronic Arts
Battlefield 6 dominated the FPS scene in 2025, and it’s not a surprise why. The game brings a full-scale warfare experience right from the comfort of your home. You can take to the skies for intense dogfights, engage in ground combat with tanks, and even take down the environment to gain a tactical edge. Team up with your squad, and outplay your enemies to take full control of the battlefield in multiplayer. Of course, there’s a full campaign mode to dive into as well.
Price: $41.99+
6. Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2. | Credits: Deep Silver
Zombie shooters never go out of style, and Dead Island 2 gives the genre a refreshing twist. The premise is simple: a deadly virus is making rounds in Los Angeles, and making citizens into zombies. Armed with a wide range of weapons and other equipment, you will explore, fight, and destroy hordes of the undead while looking for the source of the outbreak and finding the truth about your own life. It also features a cinematic co-op experience, making the chaos even more fun with friends.
Price: $4.99+
5. Death Stranding Director’s Cut
Death Stranding Director’s Cut. | Credits: 505 Games
Some might brush Death Stranding off as just a walking simulator, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. This game stands as one of Hideo Kojima’s finest creations. Set in a distant future, a mysterious event has blurred the boundary between the living and the dead. You play as Sam Bridges, a lone courier who is now the hope for all the survivors. It’s a cinematic masterpiece that’s worth the price in the Xbox Spring Sale 2026.
Price: $13.99+
4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. | Credits: Sandfall Interactive
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the Game of the Year 2025 title, and now it’s available at a great price during the Xbox Spring Sale. This turn-based RPG unfolds in a dark fantasy world, where the members of Expedition 33 set out on a mission to take down the Paintress and put an end to her deadly cycle. It’s a standout experience that showcases the brilliance of indie games.
Price: $37.49+
3. Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3. | Credits: Larian Studios
Next up is the Game of the Year 2023 winner, Baldur’s Gate 3. Considered to be one of the greatest RPGs ever made, the title is set in the iconic Dungeons & Dragons universe. You take on the role of a character who is infected with a Mind Flayer parasite that grants strange new powers. Your journey revolves around uncovering the truth behind your condition while reshaping the world around you. Every choice you make will have meaningful consequences.
Price: $52.49+
2. ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders. | Credits: Embark Studios
The extraction shooter genre isn’t for everyone, but ARC Raiders is one game that’s truly taken over the scene. Players must craft, repair, and upgrade their gear before heading to the surface to loot resources while battling devastating ARC machines. As if that wasn’t enough, you will also face off against other players for the loot. It’s all about having the best survival skills and winning.
Price: $31.99
1. Split Fiction
Split Fiction. | Credits: Electronic Arts
And finally, we have Split Fiction, which is the must-buy during the Xbox Spring Sale 2026 for those who need a co-op experience with their friends. The title follows Mio and Zoe, two writers who have become trapped inside the very worlds they crafted. They must make an escape, but that will require tackling a variety of challenges together, shifting between sci-fi and fantasy worlds.
Price: $34.99+
Game NameDeveloperThe GunkImage & Form GamesDeadzone RogueProphecy GamesIsonzoBlackMill GamesAkimbotEvil RaptorNecromunda Hired GunStreum On StudioJusantDON’T NODHelldivers 2Arrowhead Game StudiosSilent Hill fKONAMIBattlefield 6EADead Island 2Deep SilverDeath Stranding Director’s CutKOJIMA PRODUCTIONSClair Obscur: Expedition 33Sandfall InteractiveBaldur’s Gate 3Larian StudiosARC RaidersEmbark StudiosSplit FictionHazelight Studios
When does the Xbox Spring Sale 2026 end?
The Xbox Spring Sale 2026 is available for a limited time and runs until April 15, 2026.
Do you need Xbox Game Pass to access the sale?
No, the sale is now open to all Xbox users. However, a preview sale was available for Game Pass subscribers previously.
Can you refund a game bought during the sale?
Xbox does offer game refunds, but it’s important to check the refund window.
With that said, which game did you pick during the Xbox Spring Sale 2026? Let us know in the comments below!
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