Highlights

  • Xbox Game Pass is taking a break from major releases in November 2023, but still has some exciting indie titles for fans to enjoy.
  • Thirsty Suitors is a vibrant and colorful game that focuses on realistic human relationships, inspired by Scott Pilgrim.
  • Spirittea and Coral Island are both life sim games that offer unique gameplay experiences and are perfect for fans of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing.

Xbox Game Pass has been on a bit of a hot streak over these last few months with some really big releases hitting the service at a pretty consistent rate. But, unfortunately, that momentum can't be sustained forever. It's understandable that after the exceptionally busy last few months, Xbox Game Pass would need a little break to catch its breath and gear up for 2024, but that doesn't mean that Game Pass is signing out early, far from it.

Xbox Game Pass' November 2023 line-up may not have quite as many heavy hitters as recent months, but there's still a handful, with Persona 5 Tactica and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name both hitting the service this month. But for those who aren't into JRPGs or turn-based strategy games, Xbox Game Pass has something else in store this November, putting the spotlight back on some exciting indies, a few of which fans of all genres shouldn't be sleeping on.

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Xbox Game Pass' November 2023 Line-Up Has Some Exciting Indie Titles

Scott Pilgrim Fans Shouldn't Sleep on Thirsty Suitors

Available right now, Thirsty Suitors is the latest and best from Annapurna Interactive. Developed by Outerloop Games, Thirsty Suitors sees players take control of Jala as she returns to her childhood town, where she ends up running into all of her ex-partners. Clearly inspired by Scott Pilgrim in more ways than one, Thirsty Suitors is an incredibly vibrant and colorful game, and one that puts realistic human relationships at the forefront. Gameplay in Thirsty Suitors will see players skateboard, cook, and converse with Jala's family, friends, and ex-partners, each one acting as a backdrop to hear more dialogue and learn more about these relationships.

Spirittea Is a Great Day One Game Pass Title for Fans of Stardew Valley

Available on Xbox Game Pass on November 13, Spirittea is the perfect next game for fans of Stardew Valley, Earthbound, and Studio Ghibli movies like Spirited Away. In Spirittea, players control a young protagonist in charge of running a bathhouse. However, the big twist here is that players aren't welcoming in human guests but the spirits of the dead townsfolk. Similar to games like Bear and Breakfast, Stardew Valley, and many other life sims, Spirittea's gameplay splits its time between getting the player to manage the bathhouse and speak to its patrons to ensure that they're enjoying themselves.

Coral Island Is Another Great Life Sim on Xbox Game Pass

Currently in early access, Coral Island is set to hit Xbox Game Pass on November 14 alongside its 1.0 update, making it a fully-fledged game. Another life sim game in a similar vein to Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, Coral Island has been in early access for just over a year now, and in that time it's become a bit of an indie gem. Farm, craft, customize, socialize, and more in Coral Island, a game that's sure to do very well on Xbox Game Pass when it hits the service in just a few days' time.

Rollerdrome Is One of Last Year's Best Indies

Closing out the month with some real style, Rollerdrome is set to hit Xbox Game Pass on November 28. Originally launched back in August 2022 for PC and PlayStation consoles, November 28 marks the first time that Xbox players will be able to get their hands on Rollerdrome, and it's about time. Though it was overshadowed by excellent games like Cult of the Lamb, Sifu, Stray, and Neon White, Rollerdrome was still one of the best indie releases of 2022, merging the action of games like Superhot with the traversal of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

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