The best superhero games on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox

The best superhero games on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox — from classic Batman slashers to the fresh Marvel Rivals. We've gathered more than thirty titles: there's aging classics you still don't need to throw out of your library, and new releases. Superhero games on PC started long before Arkham or Insomniac's Spider-Man appeared. Even back on 16-bit consoles, there were quite decent DC and Marvel titles — but now we're interested in what you can actually play today, not museum pieces. So below — only modern games that will run on current hardware without any hassle. Let's go.

Rocksteady pretty much single-handedly proved that you can make not just “decent” games based on Marvel and DC licenses, but real masterpieces. The Arkham series is the benchmark for the entire genre: before it, superhero games were either boring movie tie-ins or fan-made projects. Four main entries plus a VR spin-off — and each is a must-play in its own way.

Batman: Arkham Asylum — this is the very game after which it became clear: the superhero genre is no longer doomed to mediocrity. Batman finds himself locked up in Arkham Asylum with Joker and his whole gang of villains — and he’ll have to get out in his own way: smart, patient, with gadgets and stealth.

Arkham’s space is crafted with claustrophobic attention to detail: damp corridors, flickering lights, whispers from patients behind bars. This isn’t just set dressing — the atmosphere is constantly oppressive and serves the story. The Freeflow combat system felt like a revelation at the time: beautiful, readable, spectacular — and still hasn’t aged. One of the best Joker performances in gaming history — voiced by Mark Hamill.

If Asylum is the perfect chamber thriller, then Arkham City is a true open world in the heart of Gotham. Part of the city is walled off and turned into a giant open-air prison — and it’s here that Batman will spend the longest night of his life.

There are way more villains now, and each is not just a punching bag but a full-fledged character with a backstory: Two-Face, Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze, Ra’s al Ghul. Joker here is as memorable as ever. The gliding mechanic over the dark streets adds a real sense of freedom — which the first game lacked. Many still call Arkham City the best Batman game ever — and it’s hard to argue.

Rocksteady’s last game before Superman — and so far the biggest in the series. Gotham is huge, detailed, and just gliding over its rooftops in the rain is worth several hours. The Batmobile adds a whole new layer to gameplay: racing, tank battles, puzzles — debatable in terms of balance, but visually flawless.

The story works on several levels at once: it’s about fear, identity, and the price paid by those who choose to be heroes. The finale hits hard emotionally — especially if you’ve played the previous games and understand what’s ending. On PC, the 2015 launch was a disaster, but it’s long been patched — you can play without reservations.

An unusual entry in the Arkham series — this is a VR headset exclusive from studio Camouflaj. The story takes place before Asylum: a young Bruce Wayne pursues a villain called the Ratcatcher, who’s terrorizing Gotham through a cult. Freeflow Combat in VR feels surprisingly natural — you have to physically punch yourself, and it changes the whole feel of the combat. The atmosphere is instantly recognizable, the story is canonical. If you have a Quest 3 — go for it.

A completely different Batman — without fists at the center, but with dialogues that change the story. The Telltale Series lets you look at the story through Bruce Wayne’s eyes, not just the mask: most of the time, you make decisions as a person, not as the Dark Knight, and that’s what makes the game interesting.

Five episodes, each with branching choices: your relationships with Harvey Dent, Gordon, Alfred — everything depends on what you say and do. The story breaks the usual perceptions of several key DC characters. The Metacritic score is average, but VGTimes players rate it 8.3 — and that’s a fair score. Included in The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition bundle together with the second part, Batman: The Enemy Within.

Spidey is the undisputed leader in the number of good games among all superheroes. Over thirty years, there have been enough to make a separate top list. If in the 2000s you had to wait years for a good Spider-Man game, since 2018 Insomniac has been releasing one hit after another — and they’re not planning to stop.

The very game that made web-swinging the genre standard. Spider-Man 2 was the first Spidey with a truly living New York and web physics that obeyed the laws of inertia: speed up — you fly farther, slow down — you swing lower. Before this, the web attached to the air; here — only to buildings.

The story runs parallel to Sam Raimi’s movie but features original villains and its own arcs. It looks its age — but the swinging mechanics still feel better than in many modern games. Everything Insomniac did in 2018 grew out of this.

Four different Spider-Men from four different universes — Amazing, Noir, 2099, and Ultimate — team up against Mysterio. Each section is designed as a separate game with its own style: Noir is a shadowy stealth thriller in black-and-white with a jazz soundtrack, 2099 is neon cyberpunk with freefall flights, Amazing is a classic fast-paced slasher, Ultimate is brutal combat in a symbiote suit.

Shattered Dimensions didn’t revolutionize the genre, but it introduced the multiverse concept long before it became a mainstream trend — and did it with style. A good pick if you want something unusual.

Insomniac Games did what seemed impossible — they created a Spider-Man game that surpassed Spider-Man 2 in every way. New York is huge and alive: taxi drivers honk, tourists take photos, random passersby comment on Spidey flying overhead. Swinging is so physically satisfying that for the first few hours you just swing around for no reason.

But the main thing — Peter Parker here is grown-up, weary, and human. He’s torn between life as Peter and life as Spider-Man, and this conflict is delivered warmly, without pomp. The story isn’t tied to the MCU — it’s a standalone tale that stands on its own. One of the best superhero action games ever made.

Shorter than the first game, but in some ways sharper and more personal. Miles Morales is a different Spidey with a different energy: where Peter is witty and confident, Miles is passionate, impulsive, and still learning what it means to be a hero. The story unfolds in a wintery Harlem — a neighborhood that for Miles isn’t just a backdrop, but home.

Bioelectric powers and invisibility radically change combat tactics: you can strike with a shock, disappear, strike again — the rhythm is completely different. The soundtrack with hip-hop and live instruments sets its own tempo. A good way to enter the series if you haven’t played the first part yet.

Both Peter and Miles in one game, instant switching between them, Venom and Kraven as villains — on paper, it sounds like the perfect sequel. In practice, it really is: this is the largest, most beautiful, and emotionally rich game in the series. New York is twice as big, with new neighborhoods added — Queens and Brooklyn.

Peter’s symbiote arc is crafted so well that you genuinely worry for him: the suit doesn’t just change his abilities, it changes his character — and this is shown gradually, without abrupt shifts. The final act is emotionally heavy. One of the main titles in the genre right now.

Single-player is great, but sometimes you want to gather a team. The games in this section offer just that: a big roster of characters, co-op, and progression where every choice affects how you’ll spend the next twenty hours. From old-school couch co-op with four gamepads to tactical turn-based battles in the spirit of XCOM. You’ll find even more co-op horror games in our list: Best Co-Op Horror Games — The Scariest Titles to Play with a Friend.

A Diablo-style camera, character progression, and a team of X-Men — X-Men: Legends managed to combine fan love for mutants with solid RPG mechanics. You can assemble a squad of four characters — Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey — and switch between them right in battle. Each has their own set of abilities and skill tree.

Raven Software, who were still making shooters at the time, absolutely nailed it here. It looks old — but couch co-op still works, and the X-Men atmosphere is surprisingly well captured.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 lets you play as Hulk, Deadpool, Captain America, Wolverine, and two dozen other characters in a co-op action-RPG. The story is based on the “Civil War” comic event: the Superhero Registration Act splits the world in two, and the player chooses a side — for or against. This choice affects available characters and the story’s development.

Fusion attacks — combined moves of two heroes at once — look spectacular and become the main reason to gather together in four-player co-op. A solid excuse to spend an evening together on one screen.

The game was overshadowed by the failed Marvel's Avengers and undeservedly got lost — but it’s actually one of the best single-player superhero action games in recent years. You only play as Star-Lord, while the team acts on their own — but you can command them at any moment, calling on teammates’ abilities.

The dialogue between team members is a real highlight: Drax, Gamora, Rocket, and Groot are constantly bickering, teasing each other, and sometimes saying something important. These are real characters, not just ability icons. 80s hits are here, and the soundtrack is excellent. If you missed it — now’s the time to fix that.

Firaxis — the very same studio behind XCOM — took on Marvel, and the result is unexpectedly deep. Battles are turn-based and built around ability cards: each turn you play cards from your hand, combine effects, use the environment. This isn’t Avengers: Assemble — it’s a full-fledged tactical RPG, where picking the wrong characters for a mission can mean failure.

Between missions, there’s the “Abbey” base, relationship building with companions (Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Deadpool, and others), and narrative chains. If you’re not afraid of turn-based combat, this is the best RPG in the Marvel universe.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is a huge crossover with over a hundred characters, where Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Spider-Man in LEGO form save the world with endless banter. An open mini-New York full of secrets, tons of content, unlockable characters from Galactus to Howard the Duck.

It’s the gold standard of family co-op: the difficulty is gentle enough to play with kids, but the humor also works for adults. The character jokes really land if you know the comics — and that’s a nice bonus.

Tribute Games and DotEmu finally delivered what Ninja Turtles fans had waited for thirty years: an honest, beautiful, and fierce beat 'em up in the spirit of 90s arcade cabinets — only on modern hardware and with six-player co-op. Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo plus unlockable April, Splinter, and Casey Jones — each with their own fighting style.

The visual style recreates the 1987 cartoon down to the smallest details: colors, sprites, attack animations — everything is instantly recognizable. The soundtrack is lively, guitar-driven, with hip-hop — written especially for the game. Metacritic 86 and “Overwhelmingly Positive” on Steam — for a beat 'em up, that’s a very high bar. One of the best co-op action games of recent years, regardless of whether you’re a fan or not.

When you just want to punch someone in the face — preferably Superman punching Batman or Joker punching Flash — NetherRealm Studios’ fighters won’t let you down. The studio known for Mortal Kombat brought that same approach to the DC universe: spectacular, brutal, and with an unexpectedly serious story.

NetherRealm Studios knows how to make fighting games with real story — and bringing that to the DC universe was risky: people were too used to comic book games relying on fanservice, not storytelling. They pulled it off brilliantly. Injustice: Gods Among Us is built around the concept of “what if Superman became a dictator” — and this turned out to be exactly the idea DC needed.

The combat is spectacular, with interactive environments letting you throw opponents through buildings and use scenery as weapons. The roster covers all the DC classics: Batman, Flash, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow. A great starting point for those new to fighting games.

The sequel took everything good from the first game and added a loot system — every fight brings gear that boosts character stats and changes their appearance. The roster expanded and became one of the best in the genre: in addition to DC classics, there’s Atrocitus, Poison Ivy, Black Canary, and — surprisingly — the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as DLC.

The story mode continues the first game’s plot and is done at the level of a full animated film. The mechanics are polished, and the online is still active. Of the two games, this one is more mature and content-rich — if you want just one, go for the second.

Single-player adventures are great, but superheroes always look better in a team. Online superhero games are experiencing a real renaissance now: Marvel Rivals in 2024 gathered an audience that even made Overwatch nervous. And DCUO has quietly kept running for fifteen years.

Overwatch with Marvel characters — sounds like a lazy idea, but in reality, it’s one of the liveliest and most energetic games of 2024. 6v6 team battles where every hero isn’t just a set of abilities, but a character with a team role. The synergy system is unique: some hero pairs get special bonuses — for example, Drax and Groot boost each other if they’re nearby.

Environmental destruction is real, not just for show. Maps change from season to season: new locations, new characters, crossovers. At launch, there were 33 heroes — Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, Fantastic Four. Free-to-play — a rock-solid argument. You’ll find even more free games in our collection: The Best Free PC Games in 2026.

A free MMO where you can create your own superhero or supervillain from scratch — choose powers, appearance, combat role — and set out to protect Gotham with Batman or help Joker tear it down brick by brick. The game’s been running for fifteen years and still gets regular updates with new stories inspired by DC comics.

The script was written by Geoff Johns, one of DC Comics’ top writers. Mark Hamill (Joker) and Kevin Conroy (Batman) lend their voices in the original cast. For DC fans, it’s a unique attraction with no real analogues.

Freedom of action is one of the main demands in the genre. Sometimes you want more than just completing levels — you want to feel like the most powerful being on the city streets: smash up a whole block, soar to the top of a skyscraper and decide — save or destroy. We have a full top list of the best open world games on our site, but here are the best where superpowers take center stage.

The first truly great Hulk game — and still unbeaten in its niche. The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is literally made for breaking everything: buildings collapse floor by floor, cars become makeshift fists, military helicopters crash so hard the screen shakes.

Radical Entertainment brought to life every Hulk fan’s fantasy: what if you remove all limits and give the green giant an entire city? The story is simple, but that’s not the point — it’s all about the feeling. Hard to find now, but if you get the chance — don’t miss it.

InFamous 2 continues the story of Cole MacGrath, a man with electric superpowers searching for a way to stop an impending evil — and slowly becoming either the city’s protector or its threat. The choice is yours: the karma system changes not only the ending but also the abilities you get.

Sucker Punch built an open city that’s fun to explore specifically because of your superpowers: climbing walls with lightning, grinding on rails, blasting crowds with electric waves. The world’s verticality works — the city feels like a playground, not just a map with markers. One of the most underrated superhero projects of its generation.

Technically, Prototype isn’t quite about a superhero. Alex Mercer is more of a super-antihero with a mutated, viral body that can take any form: blades, shields, claws, tentacles. He doesn’t save people — he consumes them, absorbing their memories and appearance. It’s a dark, cynical, brutally violent experience — the opposite of the Avengers’ cheerful adventures.

An open New York, colossal destruction, military operations right in the streets, an army of infected — the scale of chaos in Prototype has never been matched by any other game in the series.

The superhero game genre is broader than it seems. Here you’ll find a movie tie-in that turned out better than the movie itself, a Deadpool comedy romp, a co-op action-RPG, and even a game where you’re not the hero, but the person managing them. What unites them is simple — they’re all too good to miss.

A movie tie-in that ended up better than the movie itself — that’s rare, but this is one of those cases. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a brutal slasher where Logan is finally shown as he should be: dangerous, gritty, almost unkillable. Regeneration works in real time — you can literally see bullet and blade wounds healing on his body as you fight, with skin restoring right in the middle of combat.

The levels are varied, the combat is unforgiving to enemies. There have been other Wolverine games since, but none have matched this level — and it’s especially noticeable now, as we wait for Insomniac’s Wolverine.

A game about Deadpool is less about superheroes and more about an interactive circus with a slasher flavor. The gameplay is uneven and sometimes drags — but the atmosphere, humor, and the fourth wall that Wade Wilson smashes every five minutes make up for everything else.

Deadpool literally orders his own video game here, personally calls High Moon Studios with script edits, interrupts cutscenes with commentary, and occasionally breaks the level itself. The only game where you can enjoy all this even if you turn off the combat.

Batman is dead. Gotham is now protected by four — Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood, each with their own playstyle and their own take on what it means to be a hero without Bruce Wayne. Red Hood uses firearms and mystical powers, Nightwing is acrobatic and team-focused, Robin can teleport, Batgirl hacks systems.

The game got mixed reviews — Arkham fans were disappointed by the combat and atmosphere. But if you approach it as a standalone co-op action-RPG for an evening with a friend, not as a Rocksteady successor — it’s perfectly fine.

An unusual game from AdHoc Studio — you’re not a superhero, you’re the dispatcher at a superhero agency. You assign missions, make decisions under time pressure, and manage capricious heroes with personalities, conflicting motives, and personal issues that affect their field performance.

It’s a narrative game about management, responsibility, and the price paid by people behind the scenes. Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright, and Laura Bailey provide the voice acting. A mature story without unnecessary pathos — and a completely different take on the superhero genre.

The genre is on the rise: in the next two years alone, several major titles are set for release. Insomniac, Skydance, and Arkane — three studios with strong reputations, three completely different takes on superheroes. Here’s what to keep an eye on.

Insomniac Games, creators of the Spider-Man trilogy, are releasing Wolverine on September 15, 2026. Leaks and teasers suggest this will be a full-fledged slasher with a focus on brutality and regeneration — almost like X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but on a modern engine and with the narrative depth of Spider-Man.

According to leaks, locations will include Brooklyn, Madripoor, and Tokyo. The main antagonist is cybernetic Lady Deathstrike. Given that Insomniac made the Spider-Man trilogy with its strong character focus, expectations are high. If Insomniac delivers, this will be one of the year’s biggest releases.

World War II, Captain America and Black Panther versus Hydra — and behind the camera is Amy Hennig, the person who made the first three Uncharted games at Naughty Dog. That alone hints at a serious cinematic adventure.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra runs on Unreal Engine 5.4. Trailers show a high-budget, atmospheric game with a focus on historical aesthetics and dual-hero gameplay. The game was delayed from early 2026, and there’s no new date yet.

Arkane Lyon — the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop — is making a Blade game set in a quarantined, vampire-infested Paris of the future. The Arkane-vampire combination looks like a perfect fit: the studio is known for building living, layered worlds with systemic mechanics and a focus on style.

So far, only concept art and promises of a dark story — but if Marvel's Blade is even half as good as Dishonored, it’ll be an event.

A Spider-Man series spin-off — this time starring Eddie Brock, not Peter Parker. According to insiders, Carnage will be the main villain — which makes sense: Venom versus his symbiote “offspring” is exactly the kind of story many have wanted to see in game form.

Insomniac already showed how the symbiote works in Spider-Man 2 — Peter’s black suit arc was crafted with great attention to detail. A standalone game about Venom means that potential will be explored much deeper. No release date yet, but the studio has confirmed development. Stay tuned.

By overall ratings and impact on the genre — Batman: Arkham City (2011). Among modern projects — Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) by Insomniac Games. Both options depend on platform: Arkham is available on PC, Spider-Man requires PlayStation or PC.

Currently on PC: Marvel Rivals (free), the entire Batman: Arkham series, Marvel's Spider-Man 1/2/Miles Morales, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Injustice 1 and 2, Gotham Knights, Dispatch. Most are on Steam.

Yes: Marvel Rivals is a free hero shooter on PC and next-gen consoles. DC Universe Online is a free MMORPG on PC and PS4. Marvel Snap is a free card game on PC and mobile devices.

The Batman: Arkham series — four games (Asylum, City, Origins, Knight) and the Arkham Shadow VR spin-off. The best are Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. There’s also Batman: The Telltale Series — a narrative duology with a fresh take on DC characters.

Marvel's Spider-Man 1, Miles Morales, and Spider-Man 2 are already on PC. Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac is announced as a PS5 exclusive, but given Sony's policy, a PC release is possible later.

Marvel Rivals (online, 6v6), Gotham Knights (up to 2-player co-op), Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (local co-op), DC Universe Online (MMO). You’ll find even more co-op games in our list: 60 Best Co-op Games for Low-End PCs.

Arkham Knight is better as a single-player game with a cinematic story and polished combat. Gotham Knights is more interesting as a co-op action RPG with four different characters. They’re different games with different goals — the choice depends on whether you want to play solo or with a friend.

The superhero game genre is experiencing its best period ever — Marvel Rivals holds a big audience, Insomniac keeps making Spider-Man, and Wolverine, Blade, and Marvel 1943 are on the horizon. If you want something related, check out our other collections.