Summary
- Thunderbolts characters are making their way into video games, with individual members appearing in modern mobile games.
- Lego Marvel's Avengers includes Thunderbolts members in levels and open-world challenges, expanding the roster.
- MARVEL Future Fight features the entire Thunderbolts squad and themed costumes, allowing players to create movie-accurate squads.
After decades as Marvel's premier villain-to-hero team, the Thunderbolts have finally hit the mainstream with the release of Thunderbolts*. Having first been published in 1997, it's no surprise that the various villains and heroes who have populated the pages and the big screen have made their way into the world of video games.
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The Thunderbolts haven't made all too many appearances as a unit in video games. Individual members, however, have appeared plenty of times, especially in modern mobile fares. These appearances, sparse as they may be, are sure to grow in the future, with the box office success story forming around the film. Whether these characters appear as their heroic selves or their former villainous personas, they always stand out in a wide roster.
8 Lego Marvel's Avengers
Phases 1 And 2 Built Brick By Brick
LEGO Marvel's Avengers
- Released
- January 26, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Traveller's Tales, TT Fusion
- Franchise
- LEGO
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
Acting as a retelling of both The Avengers and The Avengers: Age of Ultron, along with a selection of other early MCU films, Lego Marvel's Avengers is a fun, family-friendly romp throughout the early MCU. The game has the player blast through scenes from the beloved movies, collecting currency, characters, and minikits along the way.
A collect-a-thon game in the truest sense of the word, there are a few Thunderbolts to add to the roster that can be found in levels and the expansive open-world. Winter Soldier can be found in the level "Lack of Insight" by discovering a character token, while the comic version of Taskmaster is unlocked through challenging him in a dance battle in the open-world. These two aren't the only Thunderbolts in the game, as a DLC specifically featuring the Thunderbolts was released on January 26, 2016. This adds 7 new characters to the collection: Atlas, Citizen V, Jolt, Mach V, Meteorite, Songbird, and Techno, the original line-up for the team in the comics.
7 Marvel Puzzle Quest
Tile (And Villain) Smashing
Marvel Puzzle Quest
- Released
- October 3, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
A spin-off of the Puzzle Quest series, Marvel Puzzle Quest has been going strong for over a decade, due in part to it's unique combination of addicting puzzle gameplay, and its unbelievable roster, spanning the various comic multiverses and into the movies. There's a surplus of heroes and villains to tag along on the player's tile-matching adventures, giving their unique abilities and special moves to take more tiles off the board, and any enemies in turn.
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The Thunderbolts have snuck on the board here too, whether that be the Black Widow's version of Yelena Belova, or the comic's Winter Soldier (Thunderbolts), there's a wide spread of characters featured. There's even an in-game classification for characters under the Thunderbolts banner, featuring the likes of Abomination, Bullseye, Luke Cage, Taskmaster, and more!
6 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
A Civil War Classic
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
- Released
- September 15, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Blizzard
- Franchise
- Spider-Man
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PS4, PSP, Wii, Xbox (Original), Xbox 360, Xbox One
Released in 2009, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is fully entrenched in the comic book edginess of the late 2000s. It has a roster of characters that fits that specific era, especially with the game centralizing itself around the classic storyline Civil War. Fighting hordes of minions and bad guys is second nature to these heroes, and stepping into the shoes of these seemingly unstoppable goliaths is enough of a thrill to return to this classic.
The Thunderbolts featured here are primarily of a specific variety. When a player combines a team of Green Goblin, Penance, Songbird, and Venom, they gain the team combo Thunderbolts, giving the squad a boost of +5% damage. When fighting hordes after hordes of enemies, any bonus is appreciated. In the DS version of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, The Sentry is a playable character as well. Limiting The Sentry to just the DS version feels almost fitting for the character, paralleling his propensity for being forgotten in the hidden corners of the universe.
5 MARVEL Future Fight
Dungeon Crawling With A Superheroic Twist
Marvel: Future Fight
- Released
- April 30, 2015
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Netmarble Monster
- Genre(s)
- Dungeon Crawler, Action RPG
- Platform(s)
- Mobile
Having gone on for over a decade, MARVEL Future Fight is still going strong, with consistent updates and new changes that keep the game fresh and exciting. A mobile spin on the action RPG genre, MARVEL Future Fight gives players the chance to craft their own team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Or villains, if they're feeling keen.
The Thunderbolts aren't in short supply here either; The entire Thunderbolts* squad can be found here, minus their fearsome "leader" Valentina. Characters like Sentry, Baron Zemo, Songbird, and more can be added to the team as well. Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Sentry, and U.S. Agent all have Thunderbolts*-themed costumes, allowing the player to craft a movie-accurate squad.
4 MARVEL Strike Force
Justice, Like Lightning, Strikes Fast
Marvel Strike Force
- Released
- March 28, 2018
- ESRB
- t
- Engine
- Unity
A premier mobile turn-based RPG, Marvel Strike Force gives players the full experience of assembling their very own squad of Marvel's finest to take on swarms of henchmen and full-blown baddies. Creating the perfect team of 5 creates a layer of strategy not commonly seen in mobile games.
All the main players of Thunderbolts* are playable here, but oddly enough, not all have the in-game classification of "Thunderbolt," meaning some can't take advantage of team-based bonuses. The ones that do take the tag "Thunderbolt" are currently Hyperion, Songbird, Victoria Hand, Ghost, and Taskmaster. It feels like a matter of time before the rest of the MCU version of the team gains that classification.
3 Marvel Rivals
Armed And Dangerous
Marvel Rivals
- Released
- December 6, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
Marvel Rivals exploded in popularity in late 2025, acting as a perfect entry to both the hero shooter genre and Marvel in general. It's frantic, explosive, and easy to jump into gameplay made Marvel Rivals a great avenue to introduce new fans to more unsung heroes. Characters like Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Jeff The Land Shark filled social media overnight.
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Besides a costume for The Punisher referencing his time as a Thunderbolt in the comics, the only other notable Thunderbolt currently in Marvel Rivals is Winter Soldier. Time after time, he proves to be one of the most beloved characters in the game. His ultimate line, "Armed and Dangerous!" And its subsequent repeated "Again!" "Again!" And "Again!'s spread throughout the internet like wildfire. Along with this, Winter Soldier has a costume inspired by his appearance in Thunderbolts*. His bombastic playstyle and perfectly in-character voice lines make Winter Soldier the perfect character to give players that free-flowing fun of being the one and only White Wolf.
2 Marvel Contest Of Champions
Throwing Hands, Knives, And Bullets
Marvel Contest of Champions
- Released
- December 10, 2014
- Engine
- Unity
One of the best free-to-play fighting games on mobile to this day, Marvel Contest of Champions continues to spread its wings to this day. With a surprisingly ongoing story, unique original designs, and simple yet immersive gameplay loop, there's no question as to how it remains so popular.
Nearly every single member of Thunderbolts* is playable here. The only character missing is poor John Walker, relegated to stay at home for this bout. That doesn't mean Marvel Contest of Champions is lacking in powerful characters, as both The Sentry and The Void are playable characters here. Players finally have the opportunity to learn who will win in a fight: The Void or Howard The Duck, a question every Marvel fan has surely pondered to themselves.
1 MARVEL SNAP
Leaving No Card Unturned
Marvel SNAP
- Released
- August 22, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
With one of the biggest rosters of characters out there, a digital card game was only inevitable for Marvel. Marvel Snap absolutely delivers, giving even the most obscure characters a rare moment in the spotlight. Making the perfect synergies between heavy-hitters and small-fries adds an extra layer of player expression and fan service.
Bizarrely enough, every single notable character in Thunderbolts* is featured here. That means a playable card for White Widow, Red Guardian, Winter Soldier, Ghost, Taskmaster, U.S. Agent, The Sentry, The Void, and, yes, even Valentina. Opening to the comics, characters like Baron Zemo, Red Hulk, Punisher, Deadpool, Elektra, Abomination, and so many more all have cards. These can all be interchangeably slotted into various decks to create a homegrown Thunderbolts team of the player's very own.
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