The best AAA games for the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X

The ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are all potent players of indie and retro titles, but they can also handle large-scale AAA games, from open-world sandboxes to story-driven graphics showcases and everything in between. If you're looking to amp up your handheld gaming to the next level, here are some of our top games for ROG Ally devices.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

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You can’t talk AAA gaming without bringing up Call of Duty. Whether you're playing the campaign, duking it out in multiplayer, surviving undead nightmares in Zombies, or battling for supremacy in Warzone, the ROG Ally is ready to deliver hard-hitting FPS action. Enjoy rock-solid performance while experiencing the game's gorgeous, lifelike graphics on ROG Ally handhelds. Buy it on the Xbox store or play it on Game Pass. And don't forget, you can grab Warzone for free in case you're hankering for some battle royale action.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed by an independent studio, you can't deny that it's polish and quality is undeniably up there with the other AAA giants. Expedition 33 reinvents the turn-based RPG, making the genre more demanding and stylish than ever before. Gamers who want their real-time reaction speeds tested amid turn-based strategizing are in for an absolute treat with this game. It helps that Clair Obscur is also a visual and aural feast, what with its instantly iconic art direction and incredibly ambitious, genre-blending original score. For those who want an aesthetically rich, viscerally provocative game unlike any other, Expedition 33 is a brilliant title to boot up on any ROG Ally handheld. Grab it on the Xbox store or play it on Game Pass.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Time travel back to 16th-century Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows, otherwise known as one of the best-looking and grandest games on the market. Featuring a massive, richly detailed open world to sneak and fight your way through as well as boatloads of compelling narrative content, this game stands tall as one of the most engaging titles in the series' history. Its two protagonists give you choice in how you approach missions, meaning stealth fiends and action addicts can both get the most out of this virtual trip to Japan. Buy it on the Xbox store or Gamesplanet.

Borderlands 4

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The ultimate looter-shooter is back in action with its fourth mainline installment, leveling up the series' tried-and-true FPS formula with current-day technological bells and whistles. Borderlands 4's cel-shaded art style and wacky humor remain front and center, giving the game standout style in the genre it helped popularize. The loop of gunning down goons and collecting better guns just to gun down even more goons has never been so satisfying. Grab the game on the Xbox store or Gamesplanet — and don't forget to snag copies for your friends if you're planning on playing in co-op.

Forza Horizon 5

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Racing games make for a great mix of beautiful, realistic graphics and fast, smooth gameplay, and Forza Horizon 5 is at the top of the heap even years after its release. Between the gorgeous supercars and the sunny surroundings of Mexico, it’s the perfect game to showcase how the Ally takes Full HD console-quality graphics to the next level on the go, whether you're a veteran racer or someone diving into the series for the first time. Check out our optimized settings for a great balance between visual quality and performance. If you don’t own this gem already, you can pick up Forza Horizon 5 on the Xbox store or play it on Game Pass. 

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles

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Those who want an old-school RPG experience perfectly suited to ROG Ally handhelds should check out Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, a remaster of one of gaming's all-time classics. The game's isometric, turn-based strategic action is a different experience than much of what's on the RPG market today, meaning for newcomers it'll be a breath of fresh air, and for returning Final Fantasy fans, a potent hit of nostalgia. Buy it on the Xbox store.

Cyberpunk 2077

It’s impossible to talk about gorgeous graphics without mentioning Cyberpunk 2077, the mega ambitious open-world RPG set in a dystopian future where humans augment themselves with cybernetics. Create your character, venture into the neon-clad metropolis of Night City, and experience some of the best visuals gaming has to offer today. Despite the Ally’s svelte size, it is primed and ready for Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p — check out our optimized settings if you want to strike that ideal balance between framerate and fidelity. You can grab the game via the Xbox store.

The Doom series

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Anytime great AAA games are discussed, expect Doom to be in the conversation. The latest entry in the sci-fi franchise, Doom: The Dark Ages, continues the legacy with an exciting twist, bringing gory FPS action to medieval times. Expect lots of hard-hitting gunplay in expansive combat zones and gear up with new weapons, including a sharp, ricochet-friendly shield that radically changes how you approach combat. If you've yet to explore the latest entries in the franchise, be sure to check out Doom and Doom Eternal as well, which remain some of the purest FPS experiences ever made. Heck, you can even play the original Doom games on ROG Ally handhelds too, if you want to experience this incredible series from top to bottom. To get started, check out Doom: The Dark Ages, Doom Eternal, and Doom on the Xbox store or play them all on Game Pass.

Grand Theft Auto V

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There's a reason Grand Theft Auto V has been a staple of multiple hardware generations.  It still looks as great as it did at release, with a huge city to explore, a memorable cast of characters, and plenty of cars to...um, “borrow” for a joyride. Play the single-player campaign for some grade-A satire, venture into the city on your own for various hijinks, or play Grand Theft Auto Online to live out your fantasy criminal life with other players. Choose between ultra-smooth framerates with the settings turned down or crank up the visuals for a beautiful 1080p 60 FPS experience using our optimized settings. You can play GTA V via Game Pass or pick it up on the Xbox store.

Helldivers 2

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It's been a long time since we've seen a co-op game as addictive as Helldivers 2. Gather your party of 4 and drop down to war-torn planets fighting giant bugs or terrifying Automatons with an arsenal of strategic tools at your disposal and a remarkably humorous tone that juxtaposes against the dreary (but gorgeous) visuals. If you're ready to spread democracy across the galaxy, the Ally is an excellent handheld to do it with, and you can grab Helldivers 2 on Gamesplanet now. Be sure to plug in our optimized settings for the best experience.

Persona 5 Royal

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If you’re a fan of role-playing games you can really sink your teeth into, Persona 5 Royal belongs at the top of your list. This exploratory life simulator slash psychological super hero dungeon crawling JRPG sees you take the role of a high school student in modern-day Tokyo, living out his life by day and fighting monsters in the minds of other characters. There aren’t many games out there like Persona 5 Royal, and it plays brilliantly on ROG Ally handhelds, whether you’re just popping in for a few battles or immersing yourself in Joker’s life for hours on end. Now is a great time to pick up Persona 5 Royal on Gamesplanet or the Xbox store, or download it through Game Pass if you’re a subscriber. 

Diablo IV

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Diablo fans waited years for the next installment in Blizzard’s classic dungeon-crawling franchise, and its release coincided beautifully with the initial launch of the original ROG Ally. Thanks to this new era of handhelds, you can take this brand-new action RPG with you wherever you go, whether you love digging into the lore or you just want that sweet hit of dopamine from ever-improving skill boosts and loot finds. It’s hard to imagine a game better suited for the Ally than Diablo IV, especially with our optimized settings, and thankfully it's now available on Game Pass. If you want to buy it outright, grab it on the Xbox store.

Destiny 2

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Speaking of loot, if you’re more of the first-person shooter type, Destiny 2 takes that MMO experience and loads it up with guns and other things that go boom. Whether you’re duking it out in PvP or grinding your way through its campaign, Destiny 2 is still one of the best shooters around, and it performs exceptionally well on the Ally, especially with our optimized settings boosting the visual quality. Best of all, it’s completely free to play, so you can grab it right now for absolutely no cost. 

Elden Ring

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Elden Ring had big shoes to fill after predecessors like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, but boy did FromSoftware follow up with gusto. Elden Ring takes the same somber, grotesque, yet somehow beautiful world-full-of-monsters setting and expands it into an open world, giving you a deep well of lore, scenery, and brilliant boss battles to dive into. Whether you’re a tryhard who wants to blaze through the game with minimal help or a casual player willing to grind and make your life a bit easier, Elden Ring is a showstopping title for soulsborne veterans and newcomers alike. And the ROG Ally is the perfect device for quick farming runs and deep dives alike, especially if you run the game with our optimized settings. If you still haven’t played Elden Ring, or you're ready to jump back into its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you can get it on Gamesplanet right now.

Baldur's Gate 3

Who knew old-school, Dungeons & Dragons-based CRPGs were making a comeback this big? 13 years after the last entry in the series, Baldur's Gate 3 took the gaming world by storm, bringing a tactical, do-anything approach to RPGs that people were dying for (even if they didn't know it). Explore the land of Faerûn on your own or in online multiplayer with your friends on the ROG Ally, allowing you to bring this 100+ hour behemoth anywhere with you. Our optimized settings will get you the best gameplay experience on the Ally, so pick up Baldur's Gate 3 now, if you haven't already.

Fortnite

As one of the biggest games on the planet, we had to include Fortnite on this list. With so many ways to play, Fortnite has a little something for everyone, from traditional battle royales to wacky modes with no guns or all legendary weapons. Whether you’re competitive, casual, or straight-up cutthroat, Fortnite will hook you in and never let you go. Eliminate your competition, build a fortress, and of course, don your finest pop culture skins, because the Battle Bus is on its way. Our optimized settings will balance Fortnite’s latest graphical flourishes, so what are you waiting for? Download Fortnite for free and start playing right now. 

Death Stranding

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Few games are as hauntingly beautiful as Death Stranding, the latest sci-fi spectacle from Hideo Kojima. It somehow manages to turn a desolate, post-apocalyptic world into a sight to behold, while also offering fascinating, deep lore underneath its delivery quests. And despite the heavy story, the game runs excellently on lightweight, go-anywhere ROG Ally handhelds. When you’re ready to dive in, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is available on Gamesplanet and the Xbox store.

Red Dead Redemption 2

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There’s no other way to say it: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a masterpiece. The open world isn’t just astonishing to look at, it also feels incredibly real and lived in, with every intentional detail drawing you further and further in. You could spend dozens of hours exploring the map and everything the game has to offer without even touching the main quest — but don’t. Red Dead Redemption 2’s story is still heralded as one of the best in modern gaming, and you owe it to yourself to see it through. Load up our optimized settings, mount your horse, and get a move on. You can pick up Red Dead Redemption 2 on Gamesplanet right now. 

Marvel's Spider-Man games

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With Marvel's Spider-Man 2 now on PC, all three modern Spider-Man masterpieces are ready to rumble on ROG Ally handhelds. Spider-Man 2 lets you play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales in a citywide fight against Venom and other threats, giving players their grandest Manhattan-based Spider-Man adventure yet. Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a more contained experience for those who want to see Miles' journey to becoming NYC's second Spidey. It's a great title that can be wrapped up in a weekend. And to see where all these characters got their start, there's Spider-Man: Remastered, the massive AAA action-adventure that pit Spidey against Doc Ock in their greatest clash since Sam Raimi's classic Spider-Man 2 film. Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Spider-Man Remastered are all available on Gamesplanet.

Minecraft

You didn’t think we’d forget Minecraft, did you? One of the top-selling games of all time, Minecraft is still the king of sandbox games, offering a massive world where you can go anywhere and create anything...or do your best to survive with nothing but your wits and what you can build. Minecraft runs excellently on ROG Ally handhelds, even if you throw some mods into the mix. You can buy Minecraft on the Xbox store, try a free trial before you purchase, or play it on Game Pass. 

The modern gaming scene is full of incredible experiences, and we couldn’t possibly go into them all here. Looking for a comedic sci-fi romp with talking guns? Take a look at High on Life. Want to swap out that comedy for exploration? No Man’s Sky’s universe is nearly limitless. Or maybe you’re feeling competitive, in which case a game of Rocket League or Street Fighter 6 will suit your fancy. Check out our other favorite games for the ROG Ally here, and share your favorites with us over on our Discord.