Double Fine’s cult classic Psychonauts lands on modern Xbox via backwards compatibility, making it a neat alternative to other characterful 3D platformers like Banjo-Kazooie or Psychonauts 2. You play as Raz, a young psychic who sneaks into a summer camp for gifted minds, then dives into people’s brains to explore surreal mental worlds. It’s story-led, weird in the best way, and more about imagination and humour than precision platforming.

Is it still worth playing on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes, because the backwards compatible version runs cleanly on newer consoles, and it’s marked as enhanced for Series X|S, which helps it feel less like a museum piece. The level design remains the main draw, each mind has its own theme and mechanics, and the writing carries it even when the visuals show their age.

• Backwards compatible: plays on Xbox One and Series X|S without digging out older hardware.
• Series X|S enhanced: smoother performance than the original release.