Unlike the film industry, Marvel and DC’s superhero video games haven’t been the big hits of their respective industries for as long. While there have been some excellent ones dotted over the past two decades, the genre began to grow in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
They now have a bigger presence in the gaming scene, though releases are more sporadic than original IPs, and these are game aggregator OpenCritic’s 10 best modern superhero games released in the past few years. two last generations of consoles. Titles range from remastered modern classics to new mainstream hits.
ten Gravity Rush Remastered (79)
Although not a conventional superhero game, the original PlayStation Vita cult classic Gravity Rush made a strong impression in its time. The game features Kat, an amnesiac who has psychic powers that allow her to manipulate how gravity affects her. Kat uses these powers to protect her town of Hekseville, and it made for a delightfully inventive action-adventure experience.
Most of the game’s praise went to the portrayal and art direction of this quirky superhero character. In terms of modern hardware, Gravity Rush is available as Remastered versions on PS4. It’s a good chance to revive, and some fans are hoping it will be added to the next PlayStation Plus Extra subscription tier.
9 Injustice: Gods Among Us – Ultimate Edition (81)
Before the trope of an iconic superhero’s tyrannical fall from grace plays out, the first Injustice The game featured a compelling Elseworlds take on DC Comics’ beloved pantheon of heroes. Developed by NetherRealm Studios (from mortal combat Fame), Injustice: Gods Among Us was a rare example of a fighting game that was equal parts mechanically deep with an engrossing single-player story.
The story revolved around Superman’s dark transformation into authoritative ruler of Earth after the death of Lois Lane, leading Batman and other heroes to lead a rebellion against him. The game is available on PC and has also been ported to PS4 and Xbox One as Ultimate Edition.
8 Batman: The Enemy Within (81)
The Dark Knight has established himself as one of pop culture’s most popular and beloved superheroes, and with that fame comes a rich mythology. However, developer Telltale Games has taken advantage of its Batman point-and-click adventure games to overturn conventional canon.
The following, Batman: The Enemy Within, follows the events of the first game that revealed the shocking truth behind the story of Thomas and Marth Wayne, as well as one of the most creative versions of the Joker to date. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, XBO and PC.
7 Lego Marvel Super Heroes (81)
If fans are looking for a more laid back and campy superhero game, Traveller’s Tales Lego video games are the best solution. Although it received a sequel, the original Lego Marvel Super Heroes is the highest rated choice. The game extends the formula to an open-world environment, with strong critical reception thanks to its many playable characters, gameplay, and variety of missions.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes is available on modern hardware through PS4, XBO, Switch, and PC. Traveller’s Tales generally lives up to its quality, and fans should also take the opportunity to play one of this month’s best video games in the form of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
6 Gravity Rush 2 (81)
While developer Japan Studios has sadly disbanded and the division that ran both games with it, Gravity Rush 2 had the opportunity to flex the IP muscles with more modern advancements. Gravity Rush 2 received stronger critical reception thanks to the game building on the already solid foundation of the original.
The game’s story was more engaging and cohesive, with Kat once again a highlight with her fleshed out character development. Likewise, the game has improved gameplay-wise by expanding its gravity-defying powers. Gravity Rush 2 is available on PS4.
5 Guardians of the Galaxy (82)
Square Enix has squandered the goodwill of its fan base lately, and the 2020s avengers the game was one of them when it came to their superhero approach. However, last year guardians of the galaxy was one of the game’s biggest surprises. Instead of a superficial game filled with microtransactions as a service, Guardians was a refreshing and linear single-player action-adventure game.
The game didn’t reinvent the wheel for its genre, but it did everything it set out to do well. The action was solid and fun, and it featured a well-written story that portrayed compassionate versions of these characters who stand well apart from their MCU counterparts. guardians of the galaxy is available on PS4, PS5, XBO, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC.
4 Spider-Man: Miles Morales (85)
To help usher in the PS5 generation, Insomniac has released a spin-off sequel to its 2018 hit in the form of Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The game is an appetizer for what’s to come but doesn’t sacrifice quality.
Miles Morales has a concise and emotionally impactful story that effectively fleshes out the titular new hero in an equally grounded way. It makes modest tweaks to the traversal and combat mechanics to make it a worthwhile outing until Spiderman 2 launch in 2023. Spider-Man: Miles Morales is available on PS4 and PS5.
3 Batman: Arkham Knight (86)
Rocksteady has reinvigorated the Batman IP into modern gaming, similar to what director Christopher Nolan did with the famous The Dark Knight Trilogy. And while that didn’t quite match the euphoric praise of City or Asylumthe game nevertheless received good critical reception.
Aside from the intrusive segments of the Batmobile, Batman: Arkham Knight delivered one of the most stunning neo-noir renditions of Gotham City ever brought to the screen. In the same way, Knight featured improved free-flow and stealth combat, satisfying emotional closeness to Rocksteady’s revered Arkham trilogy, as well as this psychologically thrilling portrayal of the twisted dynamic of Batman and Joker. Arkham Knight is available on PS4, XBO and PC.
2 Injustice 2 (87)
NetherRealm’s Injustice 2 followed by the successes of the first game. Gameplay-wise, the game makes some moderate but significant changes to streamline combat, including the RPG-like gear system. Likewise, it does a great job of presenting another exciting Elseworlds DC story and being friendly to newcomers to fighting games.
Injustice 2 features tutorials for players to familiarize themselves with gameplay and a wealth of single and multiplayer gameplay content. This time, the story revolves around Batman and his rebellion trying to put the pieces of Superman’s failing regime back together, but both are faced with a new threat in the form of Brainiac and his new team of villains. Injustice 2 is available on PS4, XBO and PC.
1 Spiderman (88)
Sony and Insomniac have seized the opportunity to turn the world’s most popular individual superhero IP into a PlayStation mainstay. 2018 saw the release of the famous Spider Man, giving a modern triple-A touch to the character in games. The game has arguably the most exhilarating web-swinging mechanics in a Spider-Man game – alongside the above Miles Morales.
In addition to the traversal mechanic, it also has a fast-paced combat system that draws inspiration from the above Arkham sets and the mold to perfectly fit the style of the Wall-Crawler. It also has perhaps one of the most resonant on-screen stories for Spider-Man, which also includes one of the most heartbreaking deaths in video game history. Spider Man is available on PS4 as well as on PS5 for the remastered version.
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