This weekend, starting September 16, 2023, marks the celebration of a transcendent comic book icon known by a variety of monikers. Whether you prefer, the Dark Knight, the Caped Crusader, the World’s Greatest Detective, or another alias, it has been over 84 years since Detective Comics #27 landed on newsstands back in May 1939, introducing Batman, a moment that forever shaped the future of comics, pop culture, and (eventually) videogames!
This day of Batman celebration is a prime opportunity to look back and examine the many gaming experiences featuring Bruce Wayne’s crime-fighting alter ego, as well as his iconic allies and foes from the DC Universe. While some say, “you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain,” a few Batman games have proven the phrase wrong, truly standing the test of time as worthy representations of Bob Kane and Bill Finger’s iconic comic book hero in the videogame medium. As of Batman Day 2023, here are the Caped Crusader’s top ten games of all-time, according to critics.
10. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Release Date: November 16, 2008
Highest Metacritic Score: 76 (PS3)
9. Batman: Arkham Origins
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Highest Metacritic Score: 76 (PS3)
8. Batman: The Enemy Within
Release Date: August 8, 2017
Highest Metacritic Score: 79 (PC)
7. LEGO Batman
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Highest Metacritic Score: 80 (PC)
6. LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes
Release Date: June 19, 2012
Highest Metacritic Scores: 81 (PC & PS3)
5. Injustice: Gods Among Us
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Highest Metacritic Score: 82 (Wii U)
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4. Batman: Arkham Knight
Release Date: June 23, 2015
Highest Metacritic Score: 87 (PS4)
3. Injustice 2
Release Date: November 30, 2017
Highest Metacritic Score: 89 (Xbox One)
2. Batman: Arkham Asylum
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Highest Metacritic Score: 92 (Xbox 360)
1. Batman: Arkham City
Release Date: October 18, 2011
Highest Metacritic Score: 96 (PS3)
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