Are Xbox Games On Steam? (Halo, Forza, Minecraft, Ori)

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My preferred way of playing games on computer is by using the Steam gaming app because there are just so many games from so many developers including Xbox.

In total, 48 Xbox games are on Steam including Minecraft Dungeons, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizons 5, and Sea of Thieves. Every Xbox game on Steam is published by Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft’s video game group responsible for publishing Xbox games on gaming platforms.

Continue reading for a full list of all Xbox games on Steam as well as a list of Xbox Bethesda games on Steam and popular Xbox partner games available on Steam.


If you’re interested in the complete list of games included in Xbox game Pass for computer, view the list by clicking here.


Does Steam Have Xbox Games?

Xbox games are on the Steam PC gaming platform. Microsoft Flight Simulator X was the first Xbox game on Steam, released October 16th, 2006.

Over 40 Xbox Game Studios games and growing have released on Steam since 2006 with Halo Infinite being Xbox’s latest Steam release on December 8th, 2021.


Over 40 Xbox games are on the Steam PC gaming platform


Xbox games now release quite regularly on Steam with 10 Xbox games being added to Steam throughout 2020 alone with more released in 2021 and beyond.

Popular Xbox franchises on Steam include

  • Halo
  • Forza
  • Minecraft
  • Ori

And popular Xbox games playable on Steam today include

  • Age of Empires 4
  • Battletoads
  • Halo: Master Chief Collection
  • Forza Horizons 4
  • Gears 5
  • Killer Instinct
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator
  • Minecraft Dungeons
  • Ori and The Blind Forest
  • Ori and The Will of the Wisps
  • Sea of Thieves

Microsoft’s gaming division is dedicated to putting its Xbox games where players are and this action has ensured the newest and latest Xbox games will appear on Steam.


Complete List Of Xbox Games On Steam

GAMERELEASE DATE
Age of Empires 2 (2013)9-Apr-13
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition14-Nov-19
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition19-Aug-19
Age of Empires 3 (2007)15-Sep-09
Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition15-Oct-20
Age of Mythology: Extended Edtition8-May-14
Age of Empires 428-Oct-21
Battletoads20-Aug-20
Deadlight25-Oct-12
Disneyland Adventures14-Sep-18
Duse: An Elysian Tail24-May-13
Fable Anniversary12-Sep-14
Fable The Lost Chapters19-Dec-11
Forza Horizons 49-Mar-21
Gears 59-Sep-19
Gears Tactics28-Apr-20
Grounded28-Jul-20
Halo Infinite8-Dec-21
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition20-Apr-17
Halo: Master Chief Collection3-Dec-19
Halo: Spartan Assault4-Apr-14
Halo: Spartan Strike12-Dec-14
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet17-Apr-12
Kalimba22-Apr-15
Killer Instinct27-Sep-17
Lococycle14-Feb-14
Maw9-Mar-09
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood21-May-14
Microsoft Flight Simulator17-Aug-20
Microsoft Flight Simulator X16-Oct-06
Minecraft Dungeons22-Sep-21
Ms. Splosion Man3-Apr-13
Ori and the Blind Forest11-Mar-15
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition27-Apr-16
Ori and the Will of the Wisps10-Mar-20
Psychonauts 224-Aug-21
Quantum Break29-Sep-16
Recore: Definitive Edition14-Sep-18
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition12-Jun-14
Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure14-Sep-18
Sea of Thieves3-Jun-20
State of Decay5-Nov-13
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut13-Mar-20
State of Decay: YOSE27-Apr-15
Sunset Overdrive16-Nov-18
Super Lucky’s tale21-Aug-20
Tell Me Why27-Aug-20
Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection14-Sep-18

This is a complete list of all Xbox Game Studio published games on the Steam gaming platform for computers.


Each Xbox game on Steam can be purchased individually, downloaded to an internal or external drive of your choosing, and played as long as your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements outlined in each Xbox game’s product page.

Enjoying the vast library of Xbox games on Steam is quite simple to do once you understand the process.

If you’re interested in viewing Xbox Game Studio’s Steam games, you can view them on Steam by clicking here.


Are Xbox Bethesda Games On Steam?

Over 40 Bethesda games can be purchased on Steam. A wholly owned subsidiary of Xbox, Bethesda has created popular series such as Doom, The Elder Scrolls, Dishonored, and Quake that can all be found on Steam.

Both paid and free games from Bethesda’s gaming library can be downloaded along with additional content packs for various titles.


Over 40 Bethesda games can be purchased on Steam


Although owned by Xbox, Bethesda’s games will remain on Steam for players to purchase and play.

Their library of games includes a varied array of genres from gory first person shooters to epic fantasy adventures all geared towards a mature audience.

List Of Bethesda Games On Steam


GAMEPRICE
BrinkFree
Bugs Must Die11.99
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of Earth4.99
Deathloop59.99
Dishonored9.99
Dishonored – Definitive Edition19.99
Dishonored 229.99
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider29.99
Doom (2016)19.99
Doom 3: BFG Edition19.99
Doom 644.99
Doom Eternal59.99
Fallout9.99
Fallout 29.99
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition19.99
Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition39.99
Fallout 7639.99
Fallout Classic Collection19.99
Fallout ShelterFree
Fallout: New Vegas9.99
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel9.99
Hunted: The Demon’s Forge4.99
Prey29.99
Quake9.99
Quake 414.99
Quake ChampionsFree
Quake Live9.99
Rage9.99
Rage 239.99
Return to Castle Wolfenstein4.99
Rogue Warrior4.99
The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind GOTY14.99
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion GOTY14.99
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition39.99
The Elder Scrolls Online39.99
The Elder Scrolls: LegendsFree
The Evil Within19.99
The Evil Within 239.99
Wolf Pack9.99
Wolfenstein 3D4.99
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus39.99
Wolfenstein: The New Order19.99
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood19.99
Wolfenstein: Youngblood19.99

If you’re interested in viewing Bethesda’s Steam games, you can view them on Steam by clicking here.


Are Third Party Xbox Games On Steam (Grand Theft Auto, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil)?


Popular third-party Xbox games (games on Xbox consoles not published by Xbox Game Studios) are also on Steam.

Hundreds of third party Xbox games can be found on Steam including series such as Grand Theft Auto, Monster Hunter, Assassin’s Creed, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, and Borderlands.

Even more, every series included in the top 20 Xbox One games of all time can be found on Steam.

Popular Xbox Partner Games On Steam

  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
  • Call of Duty: WW2
  • Cuphead
  • Destiny
  • Far Cry New Dawn
  • FIFA 21 & 22
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • Borderlands 3
  • Madden NFL 21 & 22
  • Monster Hunter World
  • No Man’s Sky
  • PUBG: Battlegrounds
  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • Resident Evil Village
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • Titanfall 1 & 2
  • Warframe

Overall, you can find the majority of games and series you enjoy playing on Xbox consoles on Steam with full controller support, cloud saves, cross-platform multiplayer, achievements, and a host of player-friendly features available across many of the titles.

If you’re an Xbox gamer looking to play on Steam PC, now is the greatest time to do so. Happy gaming!


Is Xbox’s Halo On Steam PC?

Xbox’s Halo franchise is on Steam, including 9 Halo games from the very first entry to the latest, Halo Infinite. The original 4 Halo games (and spin-offs) can all be purchased and played from the Steam store. Halo games on Steam include PC-specific features such as keyboard and mouse support.


9 epic Halo games are on Steam


Halo games on Steam include

  • Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary
  • Halo 2 Anniversary
  • Halo 3
  • Halo 3: ODST
  • Halo: Reach
  • Halo 4
  • Halo Wars Definitive Edition
  • Halo: Spartan Strike
  • Halo: Spartan Assault

If you’re interested in checking out all Halo games on Steam along with their current prices , you can view them on Steam by clicking here.


Is Xbox’s Minecraft On Steam PC?

Minecraft is not on Steam although the dungeon adventure spinoff is. Minecraft Dungeons and its extra content can be purchased and played on Steam with friends online, via split-screen, or cross-platform play with Xbox consoles. Minecraft, however, is only purchasable through the Microsoft store.


Minecraft is not on Steam, although Minecraft Dungeons is on Steam


Minecraft is not available on Steam or the Epic Games Store. If you are looking to buy Minecraft on PC, you’ll need to purchase Minecraft for Windows 10 via the Microsoft store as that is the only official option currently available.

if you’re interested in viewing Minecraft for Windows 10 PC requirements, you can do so on the Microsoft store by clicking here.


I Bought A Game On Xbox. Can I Play My Xbox Game On Steam Without Buying It Again?

If you want to play an Xbox game on Steam, you have to buy the Steam version of the game. Buying a game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X or S, or any another Xbox console does not grant you access to the Steam version.

Steam and Xbox storefronts are separate. This means you will have to buy an Xbox game on Steam to play it there.


You have to buy the Steam version of an Xbox game in order to play it on Steam


For example, say you bought Halo Infinite on Xbox consoles. You would need to repurchase the Steam version of the game to be able to play it on your computer via Steam.

Think of it like buying a gift card for Xbox; you won’t be able to use it for Steam games.

You’ll make informed decisions when deciding where to purchase your next digital Xbox game as long as you remember this vital information.


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