Games like Grim Fandango on Xbox
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Grim Fandango (1998) run on Xbox. The cheapest is NORCO at € 14,99. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
NORCO Indie
€ 14,99An award-winning indie point-and-click with a southern-gothic soul.
NORCO runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
€ 37,99A dialogue-driven detective story with the same literary voice and stylised art direction.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut runs on PC, Mac, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Pentiment
€ 19,99A hand-illustrated historical mystery from Obsidian, all conversation, deduction and consequence.
Pentiment runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Grim Fandango are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 4 games like Grim Fandango