Xbox Games with Gold for August: What are the Xbox Live Gold games this month?
A list of this month's currently available games through Xbox Games with Gold.
Xbox Games with Gold is a service that allows you to download fan favourite Xbox games for as part of your subscription.
Since there's a new selection of games available every month, it's worth your time knowing which titles will part of the Xbox Games with Gold to ensure you don't miss anything exciting.
Typically, there are four new games available each month - two Xbox One titles and two Xbox 360 titles. Though there may be the occasional classic Xbox title as well.
We'll update this page every month, so that you don't miss out on any exciting titles.
There are also new games available through Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus every month.
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Update: Xbox Live Gold is ending on 1st September, 2023, but will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core soon after. For everything you need to know about your current Gold subscription and Gold games library, check out our explainer on Xbox Game Pass Core.
What are the Xbox Games with Gold in August 2023?
Here are the games that are currently available on Xbox Games with Gold:
- Blue Fire - 1st August to 31st August
- Inertial Drift - 1st August to 31st August
Each game is only available for a certain period of time and, provided you redeem them before they disappear, can be downloaded from your games library at any time.
Once you've redeemed a game, then it's yours provided you maintain an Xbox Live Gold membership or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Don't forget - the Xbox One and Series X are backwards compatible, so you can download any Xbox games that become available.
How to download Xbox Games with Gold games
To be eligible for Xbox Games with Gold you must have either an Xbox Live Gold membership or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which will include access to Xbox Games with Gold.
These memberships cost:
- Xbox Live Gold - £6.99 / $9.99 / €6.99 per month
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - £10.99 / $14.99 / €12.99 per month
Once you've got your membership set up, it's time to download some games!
Where can you download Xbox Games with Gold games?
First, head to the Store on your Xbox. Once there, open the Membership page - you'll be able to see a link on the Store's homepage.
Next, head to the Xbox Live Gold section. Here you'll be able to find the games that are currently available to you through Xbox Games with Gold.
By selecting your chosen game, you'll be able to download it and see how long it's available for download.
You can also queue your chosen Xbox Games with Gold for download on the Xbox Games with Gold homepage. These games will be stored in your account and are then downloaded once you turn on your console.
Once you've downloaded a game, you'll be able to find it in 'My games & apps'.
How long can you keep an Xbox Games with Gold game?
Update: The following Xbox Live Gold rules still apply to playing Gold games on the new Xbox Game Pass Core subscription.
Once you've downloaded an Xbox Games with Gold game, you'll be able to play it whenever you like. Even if you delete the game, you'll be able to download it again as part of your subscription.
If you own an Xbox One and cancel your Xbox Live subscription, you'll no longer be able to access your Xbox Games with Gold games. When you renew your subscription, however, you'll be able to play your Xbox Games with Gold games again.
If you own an Xbox 360, however, the rules are a little different. You'll be able to continue playing your Xbox Games with Gold games, as long as you keep the game downloaded, regardless of whether you have a subscription or not.
Previous games on Xbox Games with Gold list
Here are all the games that were previously released on Xbox Games with Gold in previous months, and are available to download again provided you redeemed them at the time.
Did you miss something important or has your favourite game not made the list yet?
- Darkwood - 1st July to 31st July
- When the Past was Around - 16th July to 15th August
- Adios - 1st June to 30th June
- The Vale: Shadow of the Crown - 16th June to 15th July
- Star Wars Episode I Racer - 1st May to 31st May
- Hoa - 16th May to 15th June
Xbox One:
- Out of Space: Couch Edition - 1st April to 30th April
- Peaky Blinders: Mastermind - 16th April to 15th May
Xbox One:
- Trüberbrook - 1st March to 31st March
- Sudden Strike 4 - Complete Collection - 1st March to 31st March
- Lamentum - 16th March to 15th April
Xbox One:
- For the King - 1st February to 28th February
- Guts N Goals - 16th February to 15th March
January 2023:
Xbox One:
- Iris Fall - 1st January to 31st January
- Autonauts - 16th January to 15th February
Xbox One:
- Colt Canyon - 1st December to 31st December
- Bladed Fury - 16th December to 15th January
Xbox One:
- Praetorian - HD Remaster - 1st November to 30th November
- Dead End Job - 16th November to 15th December
Xbox One:
- Windbound - 1st October to 31st October
- Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition - 16th October to 15th November
Xbox One:
- Gods Will Fall - 1st September to 30th September
- Double Kick Heroes - 16th September to 15th October
Xbox 360:
- Portal 2 - 16th September to 30th September
Xbox:
- Thrillville - 1st September to 15th September
Xbox One:
- Calico - 1st August to 31st August
- ScourgeBringer - 16th August to 15th September
Xbox 360:
- Saint's Row 2 - 1st August to 15th August
- Monaco: What's Yours is Mine - 16th August to 31st August
Xbox One:
- Beasts of Maravilla Island - 1st July to 31st July
- Relicta - 16th July to August 15th
Xbox 360:
- Thrillville: Off the Rails - 1st July to 15th July
- Torchlight - 16th July to 30th July
June 2022:
Xbox One:
- Aven Colony - 1st June to 30th June
- Project Highrise: Architect's Edition - 16th June to 15 July
Xbox 360:
- Super Meat Boy - 1st June to 15th June
- Raskulls - 16th June to 30th June
Xbox One:
- Yoku's Island Express - 1st May to 31st May
- The Inner World - The Last Wind Mond - 16th May to 15th June
Xbox 360:
- Hydro Thunder Hurricane - 1st May to 15th May
- Viva Piñata Party Animals - 16th May to 31st May
Xbox One:
- Another Sight - 1st April to 30th April
- Hue - 16th April to 15th May
Xbox 360:
- Outpost Kaloki X - 1st April to 15th April
- MX vs ATV Alive - 16th April to 30th April
March 2022:
Xbox One:
- The Flame in the Flood - 1st March to 31st March
- Street Power Soccer - 16th March to 15th April
Xbox 360:
- Sacred 2 Fallen Angel - 1st March to 15th March
- SpongeBob's Truth or Dare - 16th March to 31st March
Xbox One:
- Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - 1st February to 28th February
- Aerial_Knight's Never Yield - 16th February to 15th March
Xbox 360:
- Hydrophobia - 1st February to 15th February
- Bugs - 16th February to 28th February
January 2022:
Xbox One:
- NeuroVoider - 1st January to 31st January
- Aground - 16th January to 15th February
Xbox 360:
- Radiant Silvergun - 1st January to 15th January
- Space Invaders Infinity Gene - 16th January to 31st January
Xbox One:
- The Escapists 2 - 1st December to 31st December
- Tropico 5 - 16th December to 15th January
Xbox 360:
- Orcs Must Die! - 1st December to 15th December
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet - 16th December to 31st December
Xbox One:
- Moving Out - 1st November to 30th November
- Kingdom Two Crowns - 16th November to 15th December
Xbox 360:
- Rocket Knight - 1st November to 15th November
- Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes - 16th November to 30th November
Xbox One:
- Aaero - 1st October to 31st October
- Hover - 15th October to 15th November
Xbox 360:
- Castlevania: Harmony of Despair - 1st October to 15th October
- Resident Evil Code: Veronica X - 16th October to 31st October
Xbox One:
- Warhammer: Chaosbane - 1st September to 30th September
- Mulaka - 16th September to 15th October
Xbox 360:
- Zone of the Enders HD Collection - 1st September to 15th September
- Samurai Shodown II - 16th September to 30th September
Xbox One:
- Darksiders 3 - 1st August to 31st August
- Yooka-Laylee - 16th August to 15th September
Xbox 360:
- Lost Planet 3 - 1st August to 15th August
- Garou: Mark of the Wolves - 16th August to 31st August
Xbox One:
- Planet Alpha - 1st July to 31st July
- Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break - 16th July to 15th August
Xbox 360:
- Conker: Live and Reloaded - 1st July to 15th July
- Midway Arcade Origins - 16th July to 31st July
Xbox One:
- The King's Bird - 1st June to 30th June
- Shadows: Awakening - 16th June to 15th July
Xbox 360:
- NeoGeo Battle Coliseum - 1st June to 15th June
- Injustice: Gods Among Us - 16th June to 30th June
Xbox One:
- Armello - 1st May to 31st May
- Dungeons 3 - 16th May to 15th June
Xbox 360:
- Lego Batman - 1st May to 15th May
- Tropico 4 - 16th May to 31st May
April 2021:
Xbox One:
- Vikings: Wolves of Midgard - 1st April to 30th April
- Truck Racing Championship - 16th April to 15th May
Xbox 360:
- Dark Void - 1st April to 15th April
- Hard Corps: Uprising - 16th April to 30th April
Xbox One:
- Warface: Breakout - March 1st to March 31st
- Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse - March 16th to April 15th
Xbox 360:
- Metal Slug 3 - March 1st to March 15th
- Port Royale 3 - March 16th to March 31st
Xbox One:
- Gears 5 - February 1st to February 28th
- Resident Evil - February 1st to February 28th
- Dandara: Trails of Fear Edition - February 16th to March 15th
Xbox 360:
- Lost Planet 2 - February 16th to February 28th
Xbox:
- Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb - February 1st to February 15th
Xbox One:
- Little Nightmares - January 1st to January 31st
- Deadrising - January 16th to February 15th
Xbox 360:
- The King of Fighters XIII - January 1st to January 15th
Xbox:
- Breakdown - January 16th to January 31st
Xbox One:
- The Raven Remastered - December 1st to December 31st
- Bleed 2 - December 16th to January 15th
Xbox 360:
- Saints Row: Get out of Hell - December 1st to December 15th
- Stacking - December 16th to December 31st
Xbox One:
- Aragami: Shadow Edition - November 1st to November 30th
- Swimsanity - November 16th to December 15th
Xbox 360:
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventure - November 16th to November 30th
Xbox:
- Full Spectrum Warrior - November 1st to November 15th
Xbox One:
- Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut - October 1st to October 31st
- Maid of Sker - October 16th to November 15th
Xbox 360:
- Costume Quest - October 16th to October 31st
Xbox:
- Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy - October 1st to October 15th
September 2020:
Xbox One:
- Tom Clancy's The Division - September 1st to September 30th
- The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 - September 16th to October 15th
Xbox 360:
- Blob 2 - September 1st to September 15th
Xbox:
- Armed and Dangerous - September 16th to September 30th
Xbox One:
- Portal Knights - August 1st to August 31st
- Dunk Lords - July 15th to August 15th
- Override Mech City Brawl - August 16th to September 15th
Xbox:
- MX Unleased - August 1st to August 15th
- Red Faction II - August 16th to August 31st
Xbox One:
- Coffee Talk - June 16th to July 15th
- WRC 8 - July 1st to July 31st
- Dunk Lords - July 15th to August 15th
Xbox:
- Saint's Row 2 - July 1st to July 15th
- Juju - July 16th to July 31st
Xbox One:
- Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - June 1st to June 30th
- Coffee Talk - June 16th to July 15th
Xbox 360:
- Sine Mora - June 16th to June 30th
Xbox:
- Destroy All Humans! - June 1st to June 15th
Xbox One:
- V-Rally 4 - May 1st to May 31st
- Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr - May 16th to June 15th
Xbox 360:
- Sensible World of Soccer - May 1st to May 15th
- Overlord - May 16th to May 31st
Xbox One:
- Project CARS 2 - April 1st to April 30th
- Knights of Pen and Paper Bundle - April 16th to May 15th
Xbox 360
- Fable Anniversary - April 1st to April 15th
- Toybox Turbos - April 16th to April 30th
Xbox One:
- Batman: The Telltale Series The Enemy Within - March 1st to March 31st
- Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - March 16th to April 15th
Xbox 360:
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - March 1st to March 15th
- Sonic Generations - March 16th to March 31st
Xbox One:
- TT Isle of Man - February 1st to February 29th
- Call of Cthulhu - February 16th to March 15th
Xbox 360:
- Fable Heroes - February 1st to February 15th
Xbox:
- Star Wars Battlefront - February 16th to February 29th
Xbox One:
- St: Shards of Darkness - 1st January to 31st January
- Batman: The Telltale Series - 16th January to 15th February
Xbox 360:
- Tekken 6 - January 1st to January 15th
- Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy - 16th January to 31st January
Xbox One:
- Insane Robots - 1st December to 31st December
- Jurassic World Evolution - 16th December to 15th January 2020
Xbox 360:
- Toy Story 3 - 1st December to 15th December
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD - 16th December to 31st December
Xbox One:
- Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter - 1st November to 30th November
- The Final Station - 16th November to 15th December
Xbox 360:
- Star Wars Jedi: Starfighter - 1st November to 15th November
- Joy Ride Turbo - 16th November to 30th November
Xbox One:
- Tembo the Badass Elephant - 1st October to 31st October
- Friday the 13th: The Game - 16th October to 15th November
Xbox 360:
- Bolt - 1st October to 15th October
- Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge - 16th October to 31st October
Xbox One:
- Hitman: The Complete First Season - 1st September to 30th September
- We Were Here - 16th September to October 15th
Xbox 360:
- Earth Defense Force 2025 - 1st September to 15th September
- Tekken TRG Tournament 2 - 16th September to 30th September
Xbox One:
- Gears of War 4 - 1st August to 31st August
- Forza Motorsport 6 - 16th August to 15th September
Xbox 360:
- Torchlight - 1st August to 15th August
- Castlevania: Lord of Shadow - 16th August to 31st August
Xbox One:
- Inside - 1st July to 31st July
- Big Crown: Showdown - 16th July to 15th August
Xbox 360:
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - 1st July to 15th July
- Meet the Robinsons - 16th to 31st July
Xbox One:
- NHL 19 - 1st June to 30th June
- Rival of Aether - 16th June to 15th July
Xbox 360:
- Portal - 1st June to 15th June
- Earth Defense Force 2017 - 16th June to 30th June
Xbox One:
- Marooners - 1st May to 31st May
- The Golf Club 2019 - 16th May to 15th June
Xbox 360:
- Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon - 1st May to 15th May
- Comic Jumper - 16th May to 31st May
Xbox One:
- The Witness - 1st April to 30th April
- Assassin's Creed Syndicate - 16th April to 15th May
Xbox 360:
- Cars 2 - 1st April to 15th April
- Dead Space 2 - 16th April to 30th April
Xbox One:
- Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion - 1st March to 31st March
- Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 - 16th March to 15th April
Xbox 360:
- Star Wars: Republic Commando - 1st March to 15th March
- Metal Rising: Revengeance - 16th March to 31st March
Xbox One:
- Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime - 1st February to 28th February
- Project Cars - 16th February to 15th March
Xbox 360:
- Monkey Island 2 - 1st February to 15th February
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - 16th February to 28th February
Xbox One:
- Celeste - 1st January to 31st January
- WRC 6 FIA World Rally Championship - 16th January to 15th February
Xbox 360:
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - 1st January to 15th January
- Farcry 2 - 16th January to 31st January
Don't forget to check out the new games available through Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus either.