A fast-paced twin-stick shooter called Sektori has emerged as the highest-rated Metacritic game of 2026 so far, despite flying largely under the radar on Microsoft's consoles. While the game originally launched for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at the tail end of 2025, it recently caught attention following a Nintendo Switch 2 release that pushed its aggregate review score to a staggering 94.
Quick Facts
- Platforms: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
- Price: £12.49 / $14.99 on the Xbox Store.
- Release Window: Originally launched at the end of 2025; Switch 2 version released in 2026.
- Genre: Twin-stick arcade shooter with upgrade builds and hard-hitting techno music.
How Sektori Compares to Arcade Classics
Reviewers have drawn heavy comparisons between Sektori and the classic Xbox title Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. Sister site Nintendo Life described Sektori as surpassing the peak of the twin-stick arcade genre, praising how high-adrenaline visuals, music, and gameplay combine during playthroughs.
On Steam, Sektori holds an "Overwhelmingly Positive" user review rating with under 1,000 reviews. The Xbox Store version currently lacks enough volume to display an aggregate numerical score, though early user reviews on the storefront sit at five stars out of five.
Availability and Purchase Details
For players looking to pick it up, Sektori is available directly on the Xbox Store for £12.49 / $14.99. It is exclusive to current-generation hardware, meaning it is playable solely on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with no Xbox Play Anywhere support included.