Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Double Fine Game On Xbox?

With Xbox exclusive Keeper debuting next week — and a noticeable scarcity of promotions for it, truth be told — we decided to revisit and discuss Double Fine’s Xbox legacy in today’s ‘Select One’ segment!

This renowned studio, headed by the innovative Tim Schafer, has delivered some truly iconic titles over the years – and the majority of them have graced Xbox! Naturally, the team is now integrated into Xbox Game Studios, ensuring that all their forthcoming titles are anticipated to reach the platform as well.

So, leading up to Keeper later this month, which Double Fine Xbox game stands out to you the most? Keep in mind, you can select only one!

Let’s examine what options we have:

Psychonauts (2005)

“A Psychic Journey Through the Minds of Outcasts, Creatures, and Lunatics. This celebrated action/adventure platformer from the esteemed Double Fine Productions charts the tale of a young psychic named Razputin.”

Brutal Legend (2009)

“Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that combines intense action combat with open-world exploration. Located in a realm that merges elements of Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it offers a novel spin on the action/driving genre, rife with cover band parodies, demons determined to subjugate humanity, and Heavy metal anthems.”

Costume Quest (2010)

“Costume Quest is a Halloween escapade from Tim Schafer’s Double Fine Productions. In this delightful role-playing game, select your hero and trick-or-treat through three stunning environments brimming with Double Fine wit and narrative.”

Stacking (2011)

“From Tim Schafer’s Double Fine Productions, delve into a retro world populated by animated Russian nesting dolls as you leap into over 100 distinct dolls and employ their unique skills to tackle a plethora of puzzles and challenges.”

Iron Brigade (2011)

“Utilize a mix of mobile artillery and stationary defenses to shift the war in our favor. Personalize your trench with innumerable possible setups. Advance alongside comrades from across the globe as you battle through Europe, Africa, and the Pacific.”

Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster (2011)

“Gamers join beloved Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Grover alongside new faces as they uncover a long-lost children’s book named Once Upon a Monster. As they read, they immerse themselves into a living storybook adventure, assisting new monster friends with their dilemmas by exploring the book chapter by chapter, page by page.”

Double Fine Happy Action Theatre (2012)

“Are you frustrated by how little magic you can conjure from your fingertips? Have you ever attempted to persuade grandma to perform the worm, only for her to just stand still? Have you ever observed your living room lacking any molten lava? And who crafted this living room anyway?! It doesn’t even contain any structures to demolish! Well, Double Fine Happy Action Theater can address all of these concerns and more!”

Kinect Party (2012)

“No Instructions or Tutorials… It Reacts To Whatever You Do! — Anyone who steps in front of the Kinect will instantly be depicted in Kinect Party. It will respond to their actions in fascinating ways. No intricate gestures to memorize or complex game mechanics. No signing in, signing out, and back again. Just approach and start playing!”

The Cave (2013)

“Gather your trio from seven unexpected adventurers, each with their unique personalities and narratives, and then venture into the enigmatic depths to explore locales including an underground amusement park and a medieval fortress, not to mention a fully prepared nuclear-tipped ICBM. The Cave beckons.”

Broken Age (2014)

“A family-friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-laden adventure game featuring a star-studded cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black, and Masasa Moyo. Funded by an unprecedented crowdfunding initiative and designed by industry icon Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless tale of growing up.”

Costume Quest 2 (2014)

“Trick, treat, and battle villainous dental soldiers in Costume Quest 2, the delightful sequel to Double Fine’s acclaimed original, Costume Quest, that transformed fans of all ages into candy-obsessed warriors.”

Grim Fandago Remastered (2015)

“One of the most celebrated adventure titles in history has returned, improved more than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered contains all the stunning visuals and captivating narrative that fans recall, but it has also been revitalized to appear, sound, and operate even better than the award-winning original version.”

Massive Chalice (2015)

“MASSIVE CHALICE is a strategic tactic game set across a vast timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Eternal Monarch of the realm, you will lead its champions, forge legendary unions to enhance your Bloodlines, and confront a shadowy foe known as the Cadence in a 300-year conflict.”

Day Of The Tentacle Remastered (2016)

“Initially launched by LucasArts in 1993 as a continuation of Ron Gilbert’s revolutionary Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle has returned in a remastered format, showcasing all-new hand-illustrated, high-resolution graphics, along with enhanced audio, music, and sound effects.”

Headlander (2016)

“Embark on the ultimate head trip as you blast your way through deranged robots in a retro 70’s sci-fi action-adventure from Double Fine Productions. This is a realm of automation, a utopia turned chaotic where all humanity has transferred their consciousness into robotic doppelgangers, ruled by a computer.”

Full Throttle Remastered (2017)

“Initially launched by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a legendary graphic adventure game by industry icon Tim Schafer, narrating the tale of Ben Throttle; the fierce leader of the biker crew the Polecats, who becomes embroiled in a saga of Motorcycles, Mayhem, and Murder.”

Rad (2019)

“The destiny of the planet rests on your shoulders, your loyal bat, and whatever bizarre new skills you acquire as the environment around you ravages your form — distorting and transforming you into something far less human, yet significantly more potent.”

Psychonauts 2 (2021)

“Fusing whimsical tasks and enigmatic conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure title with cinematic flair and an abundance of customizable psychic abilities.”

Share which of these Double Fine Xbox games you favor in the comments below.