Summary
- Batman Begins game defies expectations with impressive gameplay, excelling in stealth mechanics.
- Batman: Arkham Knight impresses fans despite some issues, offering a compelling narrative and expansive combat.
- Injustice 2 improves on its predecessor with a tighter combat system, making it a must-play for DC fighting game fans.
DC Comics is known for creating some of the most iconic superheroes of all time. Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and The Flash are just a few of the many heroes that have earned a comfortable place in mainstream pop culture. They've appeared not just in comics, but in cartoons, TV shows, movies, and video games.
Most superhero games took a while to capitalize on the powers of these larger-than-life characters. Thankfully, with several lauded developers leading the charge, fans these days have a greater selection of quality DC Comics games to choose from than ever before. These are some of the best.
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8 Batman Begins
A Surprisingly Competent Movie Tie-in
Batman Begins
- Released
- June 14, 2005
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Stealth
Fans will be surprised to know of a Batman game not made by Rocksteady that is more engaging than it has any right to be. Despite being a movie tie-in, the gameplay of Batman Begins was ahead of its time.
Stealth is where this game excels, allowing players to instill fear in the hearts of their opponents as players pick them off one by one. This made up for the by-the-numbers action combat and some cheap moments where the game clumsily added clips from the movie.
7 Batman: Arkham Knight
Despite Some Issues, Fans Loved This Conclusion To Rocksteady's Arkham Games
Batman: Arkham Knight
- Released
- June 23, 2015
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action
There's no denying that Arkham Knight had its fair share of issues. But the gorgeous world, powerful Batmobile, and a satisfactory end to Bruce Wayne's adventures as Batman more than made up for this. Watching this superhero struggle with his illness while trying to save Gotham once again never gets old.
It helps that Batman's moveset in combat is more expansive and impressive than ever before. Watching the Caped Crusader leap at enemies and smash them to bits is a huge part of what makes Arkham Knight so engaging to play.
6 Injustice 2
Mechanically Tighter Than Its Predecessor
Injustice 2
- Released
- May 11, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
Injustice 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, even if the story may not be as riveting. Controlling everyone's favorite DC heroes and villains in brutal one-on-one battles made for a thrilling experience.
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Fans love how engaging the combat system is, and the narrative is as captivating as one would expect from a modern NetherRealm fighting game. Injustice 2 is the complete package for fighting game fans, and one of the best titles set in the DC Comics universe.
5 Batman: The Enemy Within
One Of Telltale's Better Games
Injustice 2
- Released
- May 11, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
Telltale's work on story-driven adventure games has been hit or miss, but there's no denying that their Batman games are in a class of their own. This is especially true in the case of the second title, The Enemy Within. Watching John Doe transform into the Joker is a highlight, while the game places equal emphasis on both Batman and his alter ego, Bruce Wayne. This makes for a surprisingly human story with heightened emotions that help The Enemy Within stand out as a masterful Telltale game.
4 Batman: Arkham Shadow
An Excellent VR Title Fans Will Love
Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Released
- October 21, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Mild Blood, Language
- Genre(s)
- Action, Virtual Reality
VR gaming will take a while to gather its bearings, which is why many fans are already impressed by what they've seen. Batman: Arkham Shadow is a perfect showcase of the strengths of Virtual Reality and a massive improvement over Batman: Arkham VR. The game makes an effort to replicate the Arkham combat and does so brilliantly, giving players more urgency in the gameplay side of things. If players own a Meta Quest 3, then this title is a must-play.
3 The Wolf Among Us
The Most Stylish And Riveting Telltale Game
The Wolf Among Us
- Released
- October 14, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Tobacco
- Genre(s)
- Adventure
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From the moment fans saw the amazing visuals, they knew they were in for a wild ride with a title many consider to be Telltale's magnum opus. The world of The Wolf Among Us is riveting, with Bigby being a solid protagonist that fans will love in no time.
2 Lego DC Super-Villains
An Amazing Roster And A Fun Open World
LEGO DC Super-Villains
- Released
- October 16, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Cartoon Violence
- Genre(s)
- 3D Platformer, Action
Out of all the Lego games made for the DC brand, most people feel that Lego DC Super-Villains is the best of the lot. The character roster is impressive, and the open world is a joy to explore. The game is charming and perfect for co-op gameplay as players collect everything in sight and uncover secrets along the way. The game lets players control some of the most underappreciated villains who have appeared in DC Comics, and is a shining example of why Lego games are always riveting to play
1 Batman: Arkham City
The Best Game In The Arkham Series For Many Fans
Batman: Arkham City
- Released
- October 18, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
Batman: Arkham Asylum was a massive step forward for superhero games, but no one expected Rocksteady to turn its sequel into one of the greatest video games ever made. Everything from the presentation to the gameplay was improved considerably in this amazing Batman game. The addition of an open world was a genius choice, and gave players more room to perfect their gliding skills. The combat was also improved considerably, and everything was tied together with an incredible story that will keep players on the edge of their seats.
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