Another new week is here, with another wave of games soon to populate the Xbox storefront.
This is something of a quieter week, with fewer "heavy hitters" as the big first and third-party titles have mainly launched in preparation for the holidays. Still, there are some games worth noticing, including Necrosoft's Demonschool, an eerie turn-based tactics role-playing game set on a strange island filled with monsters.
Demonschool was initially supposed to arrive back in September, but was delayed due to the sudden arrival of Team Cherry's highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong.
If you missed last week's titles, be sure to check them out as well. Now, here are all the new games launching on Xbox this week, listed below.
November 17, 2025
- The Berlin Apartment (Xbox Series X|S): "Dilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment's previous inhabitants."
November 18, 2025
- Remnants of the Rift (Xbox Series X|S): "Pause, plan, and play in a groovy retro-futuristic world, in this real-time roguelite action game. It was all going so well. One day the world’s experiencing a golden age of technology, the next it’s forcibly merged with an alternate dimension. It happens."
- RoboHero (Xbox Series X|S): "Classic sokoban with a twist and a sci-fi theme! A scientific organization sends a robot-expeditor developed on artificial intelligence to the newly discovered exoplanet Xeran, on which, most likely, there are very valuable resources for humanity."
- Sektori (Xbox Series X|S): "Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. Choose your upgrades carefully and create powerful builds to take on the relentless enemies and epic bosses on a constantly evolving battlefield. Sektori is a game that requires your complete focus, a game where the high-adrenaline visuals, music, and gameplay come together to transport you into another state of consciousness."
- Spikeball Smash (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Spikeball Smash brings the party to your room. Tap into the real-life energy of Spikeball solo or with up to four players. Feel the sand between your toes as you serve from the beach or listen to the cheers from the party as you dominate in the quad. Play to win with authentic Spikeball rules. "
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide (Xbox Series X|S): "How do you stop the two biggest egos of the Seven Seas from fighting? A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick will need all their skills, bravery and - dare I say - wit, to return life to what passes for normal in their undersea home. Join Bikini Bottom's most notorious duo on their ghostliest adventure yet!"
- The Cute Whale (Xbox Series X|S): "Get ready for an ocean full of puzzles and charm. Guide a lovable whale through 30 handcrafted stages where strategy meets relaxation. Push the turtles onto the buoys and help restore harmony to the sea in this adorable adventure of logic and calm."
November 19, 2025
- Demonschool (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island."
- Moonlighter 2 (Windows PC): "Dive deep into Action-RPG with roguelike elements and a tale about new beginnings. With no coin to your name, you and the other townsfolk find yourselves stranded in the distant village of Tresna. Now, it’s up to you to get back on your feet and turn your humble shop into the beating heart of the village’s wealth."
- Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "After the mysterious deaths of his three children, Augustus Blackrock hid his fortune so no one could claim it. But was that his only secret? What really happened to the Blackrock family?"
- Slide Stories: Neko and Friends (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Sit back, relax, and follow the flow as you complete each puzzle to unlock the next story chapter. Experience it all in a unique mix of anime-inspired art, graphic novel storytelling, and soothing lo-fi music."
- StarLight Riders: Hyper Jump (Xbox Series X|S): "Blast swarms of enemies and charge your warp drives in retro shoot’em up style! Defend Earth in this fast-paced arcade shooter! Take command of the HyperJump ships and blast through swarms of alien invaders. Charge your warp engines by collecting reactors—but beware, the enemy strikes back harder the stronger you become!"
- The Last Shot Arcades (Xbox Series X|S): "Arcade machines in the universe of The Last Shot! In this collection, you can drive a bus, fly a fighter jet, shoot a bow and slingshot, tickle some dinosaurs, robots, and zombies, and defend your base from waves of enemies. A wild mix of arcades, strategy, shoot-’em-ups, physics-based games, and awesome music from street performers."
- Wiz Quest: Crystal Power (Xbox Series X|S): "Wiz Quest: Crystal Power is a retro-style action survival game where you control a young wizard facing relentless waves of monsters. Defeat enemies, collect magic crystals, and unlock new powers to enhance your attacks. Each run is a new challenge — test your reflexes, master your magic, and see how long you can survive!"
November 20, 2025
- Bus World (Xbox Series X|S): "Bus World is a game about transporting passengers under various conditions – from regular daily routes to emergency rescue missions during natural and man-made disasters. Play through gripping scenarios or enjoy the freedom of creating your own routes in free mode."
- Cat God Ranch (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Cat God Ranch is an animal-themed casual strategy roguelite game. Manage hundreds of animals to pay tribute to the Cat God! 8 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!"
- Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "From the modest soccer pitch to the large stadium: You'll make history in "Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition". Not only are you a coach, you're also a strategist, motivator and the architect of your career."
- Kiosk (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Run the cozy, rain-soaked kiosk and serve the meals to some very “interesting” customers. Keep the orders coming, soak in the eerie atmosphere and try not to think too hard about what happened to the last guy who worked here (He's... gone. Let's leave it at that)."
- Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road (Windows PC): "In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, gather what resources you can to prepare defenses for an ever-moving city. Are you ready to take on a never-ending army of darkness in a tower-survivor, action-rogue-lite on wheels?"
- Neon Inferno (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "NEON INFERNO is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family -- a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield."
- Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Saddle up and ride back into the Wild West with the gunslinging ex-Marshal, James Anderson, and face off against the good, the bad, and the even worse this side of the Mississippi as you work to uncover a twisted plot of greed and corruption."
- Pad Quad (Xbox Series X|S): "Get ready to bounce into action with Pad Quad, a lightning-fast platformer where padel meets pure arcade fun! Control adorable pixel mascots inspired by QUAD Sports rackets and race across futuristic arenas packed with enemies, traps, and tricky jumps."
- Saborus (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Saborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers."
- Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury (Xbox Series X|S): "The village of Kakamucho is under attack by the Shogun’s cat armies! Join Hank, a dog samurai in a world of cats, and his friends as they reveal a sinister plot and save the day, samurai-style. Slash, dash, and laugh through this wacky third-person action adventure."
- Solid Void Art Nonograms (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "A great collection of nonograms! Uncover art hidden within puzzles! Have fun and exercise your brain!"
November 21, 2025
- Aery - Peace of Mind 4 (Xbox Series X|S): "Aery – Peace of Mind 4 is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes."
- A Maze Against Time (Xbox Series X|S): "A Maze Against Time is a dynamic game where you race in one labyrinth after another against a timer that gets smaller every time you win. To top that, if you rack high enough of a highscore the labyrinth gets more complex! Find the exit, accelerate and blow the maze walls up in this puzzler action game!"
- Burger Master (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Step into the fast-paced world of sizzling patties and hungry customers in Burger Master, a deliciously fun cooking game where your goal is simple: become the top burger chef in the city!"
- Castle Heroes (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Castle Heroes is a game where you need to create a team of heroes that will help protect your castle. You are entering an amazing adventure where you have to use all your skills in order to try and win."
- Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Get ready for a wild and wacky multiplayer experience with Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition! Whether you're chomping your way to victory or trying to avoid getting chomped yourself, this fast-paced action party game is pure, chaotic fun for players of all ages."
- Croc's Dynamite Blast (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Croc’s Dynamite Blast is an explosive arcade action game full of strategy, chaos, and fun! Join Croc and his friends in a fun game where dynamite is your best weapon! Choose between Croc, Baby Croc, Roodie or the clever Mole – each with their own charm, all ready to blast their way to victory."
- Diamond Painting ASMR (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Relax as you follow the numbers and paint at your own pace! Dive into unique canvases full of unicorns, hearts, cakes, and other stunning images. Enjoy the satisfying 'click' as each diamond snaps into place, bringing vibrant colors to life!"
- Drizzlepath Picturae (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Have you ever wandered inside images? Images that blow your soul away? In Drizzlepath: Picturae, you embark on a journey of gorgeous landscapes. While some of these landscapes melt your heart, some will give you the chills."
- Empire Invasion (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Empire Invasion is the ultimate test of your strategic mastery—a thrilling tower defense game where every decision can mean victory or destruction. Brace yourself to hold the line against relentless waves of enemies determined to breach your defenses."
- Fantasy Aquarium (Xbox Series X|S): "Raise your favorite fish and build your dream underwater world! It’s your very own aquarium. Buy the fish you love, raise them from tiny fry, and watch them grow and flourish. Create your dream underwater world—calm, colorful, and completely yours."
- JDM: Japanese Drift Master (Xbox Series X|S): "JDM: Japanese Drift Master combines realistic, carefully-tuned physics in a simcade experience that’s as smooth on a controller as it is with sim racing hardware. Tackle hundreds of kilometers of open-world roads and uncover story-driven events and quests along the way. Hone your drifting skills, perfect grip races, take on challenges, and feel the thrill of authentic Japanese street racing."
- Neon Blast (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "In Neon Blast, the gamepad is used to control a ball that can be recolored via color fields and destroys blocks of the same color. Furthermore, there are sliding stones and skull fields that cost a life. A level is solved when all destructible blocks are destroyed, the faster this happens, the more bonus points you get."
- Sailing the Winds (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "An adventure blending exploration, fishing, and mystery. You play as a seeker helping a friend find their missing father on a pirate-legends archipelago. Discover islands, caves, and shipwrecks hiding artifacts. Even small details may unlock secrets."
- Save Room - The Merchant (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Buy, sell, and acquire crucial items required for combat missions while interacting with the Save Room’s enigmatic weapons dealer. To progress through each level, you must possess specific elite and essential battle gear. In order to obtain the necessary goods, meticulously arrange your arms and treasures within your inventory. Then you'll need to engage in the process of selling your treasures to the strange merchant."
- Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (Xbox Series X|S): "Step into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a gory retro fighting beat 'em up packed with intense action, dark humor, and tons of fun! Inspired by the classic beat 'em up games of the 80s and 90s."
So, there you go, that's the new games on the Xbox store this week. Personally, I'm mainly just expecting to continue mopping up Achievements in titles I've been playing for the last couple of weeks, but I do want to check out Demonschool. I love what I've seen of the art style.
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