Games Like Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

Why similar: Superhero 35.6% ★, Stealth 18.5%, Open World 8.8%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It directly expands Arkham Asylum's Freeflow combat, predator encounters, detective tools, and villain-filled Batman story into a larger open-world prison city.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Superhero 36.9% ★, Stealth 16.8%, Open World 8.4%, Third Person 7.3%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel retains the series' combat, stealth, gadgets, detective work, and dark Gotham atmosphere while adding a broader city and Batmobile missions.

As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.

Why similar: Superhero 40.3% ★, Stealth 16.5%, Open World 8.1%, Third Person 7.7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A prequel built around the same Arkham combat and stealth formula, featuring a younger Batman confronting assassins across a snowy Gotham.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Stealth 34.7%, Open World 21.9%, Third Person 17.9%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its responsive counter-heavy melee combat, stealth assassinations, gadget-like abilities, and enemy strongholds make it one of the closest non-Batman counterparts.

In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.

Why similar: Superhero 50.8% ★, Open World 10.5%, Stealth 10%, Third Person 7.5%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished superhero traversal, cinematic villain confrontations, stealth takedown arenas, gadgets, and accessible combo-driven combat.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Stealth 30.5%, Open World 27.2%, Third Person 16%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It develops Shadow of Mordor's Arkham-inspired combat and stealth into a much larger adventure with sieges, fortresses, and the Nemesis system.

After the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, teenage Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. When a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his home, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it

Why similar: Superhero 49.4% ★, Open World 11.5%, Stealth 9.2%, Third Person 7.1%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Miles' shorter, more focused superhero adventure combines stealth encounters, gadget use, stylish brawling, and a personal comic-book story.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Open World 35.2%, Third Person 21%, Action 17%, Fighting 5.9% ★, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal counter-based martial-arts combat, undercover detective premise, and open-city missions capture much of Arkham's hand-to-hand appeal.

Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC.

Why similar: Superhero 49.4% ★, Open World 10.1%, Stealth 9.1%, Action 7.2%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-end superhero action with fluid combat, stealth options, gadgets, investigation elements, and a large city full of criminal activity.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 38.1%, Third Person 23.4%, Action 20.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A bleak open-world action game with satisfying brawling, counters, upgrades, enemy camps, and a grim atmosphere reminiscent of Batman's harsher side.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Stealth 33.6%, Open World 21%, Third Person 14%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its elegant melee duels, stealth infiltrations, tool-based encounters, and atmospheric open-world investigation reward a patient Batman-like approach.

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Stealth 57.7%, Third Person 14.7%, Action 10.1%, Open World 9.6%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense sandbox levels emphasize stalking targets, using tools, reading environments, and executing methodical stealth plans like Arkham's predator rooms.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Third Person 24.5%, Open World 18.1%, Fighting 14% ★, Action 10.3%, Metroidvania 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This story-rich third-person adventure mixes deliberate melee combat, exploration, environmental puzzles, and a dark hero-versus-villains tone.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Third Person 29.3%, Open World 23.8%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It broadens Fallen Order's cinematic combat, traversal, puzzles, and explorable hub areas with more combat styles and side investigations.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 51.8%, Open World 15.6%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 8.7%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game excels at flexible stealth infiltration, gadget use, enemy reconnaissance, and tactical takedowns across open mission areas.

A companion game to Batman: Arkham Origins, players can continue the storyline of the console version and discover more details of the Dark Knight’s past.

Why similar: Superhero 56.2% ★, Action 12%, Stealth 9.6%, Beat 'em up 8%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller 2.5D take on the Arkham formula that preserves Batman's combat, gadgets, detective vision, and villain encounters.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 66%, Action 11.1%, Open World 8.5%, Story Rich 4.3%, Atmospheric 4%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural stealth sandboxes reward scouting, vertical movement, gadgets and creative nonlethal approaches to hostile spaces.

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: Stealth 75.1%, Action 11.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk conspiracy adventure combines stealth, augmentations, investigation, hacking, and player-driven approaches to guarded environments.

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Superhero 45.7% ★, Open World 14.9%, Third Person 11.3%, Action 10.2%, Stealth 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Arkham's dark urban comic-book energy and empowerment fantasy, though it favors destructive open-world action over stealth.

Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.

Why similar: Superhero 62.6% ★, Fighting 17.9% ★, Action 7.9%, Comic Book 6.9%, Beat 'em up 2%

Why You'll Like It: Although it is a fighting game rather than an adventure, it provides a substantial DC superhero story and extensive Batman-centered combat.

Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.

Why similar: Superhero 69.1% ★, Action 8.4%, Story Rich 4.8%, Action-Adventure 4.6%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished single-player comic-book adventure with cinematic villain encounters, squad-based action, and a strong superhero ensemble story.

Experience Gotham City through the eyes of the World's Greatest Detective in an all new Arkham mystery.

Why similar: Superhero 83% ★, Adventure 15%, Horror 2%

Why You'll Like It: This brief VR detective story lets you inhabit Batman's investigative role through atmospheric crime-scene analysis and iconic gadgets.

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Why similar: Stealth 51.9%, Third Person 16.7%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 5.4%, Open World 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It improves on the original's vertical stealth levels, creative infiltration tools, and methodical predator-like gameplay.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Stealth 59.5%, Action 10.7%, Open World 10.2%, Story Rich 5.4%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides compact, highly detailed levels packed with stealth routes, detective-style exploration, upgrades, and conspiratorial storytelling.

It's good to be bad… Embark on an all-new DC/LEGO® adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as an all-new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story.

Why similar: Superhero 60.5% ★, Open World 14.1%, Action 11.7%, Comic Book 6.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A lighter, more comedic DC alternative with familiar heroes and villains, exploration, gadget-based puzzles, and accessible action.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third Person 29.8%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Open World 9.2%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This paranormal third-person mystery combines a shifting institutional setting, supernatural combat, exploration, and a detective-like search for answers.

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Stealth 57.2%, Third Person 15.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 4.9%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated stealth game focused on sneaking through layered environments, using distractions and tools, and avoiding direct confrontation.

Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love.

Why similar: Superhero 51.5% ★, Open World 11.3%, Comic Book 11.3%, Third Person 10.7%, Action 5.9%

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Stealth 68.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Action 8%, Horror 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: While far more horror-focused, its tense stealth, environmental problem-solving, gadgets, and oppressive enclosed setting echo Arkham Asylum's suspenseful exploration.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 35.3%, Third Person 14.3%, Stealth 11.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural detective focus, gloomy urban atmosphere, investigation mechanics, and mystery narrative appeal to players who liked Batman's sleuthing.

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Stealth 77.6%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 4.5%, Open World 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its shadow-driven first-person stealth, guarded gothic city, and emphasis on careful observation suit players who enjoyed Arkham's covert sections.

Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight.

Why similar: Superhero 67% ★, Comic Book 7.7%, Detective 5.5%, Adventure 5.1%, Action 4.9%

Batman is dead. It is now up to the Batman Family - Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin - to protect Gotham City.

Why similar: Superhero 42.9% ★, Stealth 18.1%, Open World 8.9%, Third Person 8.2%, Comic Book 6.2%

In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.

Why similar: Superhero 52.6% ★, Comic Book 9.6%, Adventure 8%, Detective 8%, Story Rich 6.6%

When all the villains in Arkham Asylum team up and break loose, only the dynamic duo is bold enough to take them on to save Gotham City. The fun of LEGO, the drama of Batman and the uniqueness of the combination makes for a comical and exciting adventure in LEGO Batman: The Videogame.

Why similar: Superhero 65% ★, Action 9.2%, Comic Book 8.6%, Third Person 6.6%, Adventure 5.2%

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition enhances the bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios. Featuring six new playable characters, over 30 new skins, and 60 new S.T.A.R. Labs missions, this edition packs a punch.

Why similar: Superhero 63.2% ★, Fighting 17.7% ★, Comic Book 6.8%, Action 6%, Beat 'em up 4.5%

The Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth.

Why similar: Superhero 63.2% ★, Open World 12.4%, Action 7.9%, Third Person 6.9%, Adventure 5.3%

DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.

Why similar: Superhero 50.4% ★, Beat 'em up 13.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Comic Book 9%, Open World 7.2%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Stealth 84.2%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Atmospheric 1%

Legends Unite! The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.

Why similar: Superhero 64.7% ★, Open World 14.2%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 5.4%, Comic Book 2.3%

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Stealth 67.4%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Story Rich 1.7%

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 70.9%, Action 10.3%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Adventure 3.6%, Story Rich 3.5%

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Stealth 24.1%, Third Person 24.1%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 4.9%

The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness.

Why similar: Superhero 48.5% ★, Beat 'em up 21.4%, Action 12.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Comic Book 5%

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Third Person 36.9%, Action 22.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Stealth 70.1%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 11.4%, Classic 2.7% ★, Singleplayer 2.1%

Superhero Simulator is an open-world superhero game where you fight villains and save lives! But being a hero isn’t free! You’ll need to work, pay rent, and survive. Can you handle both sides of the superhero life?

Why similar: Superhero 38.1% ★, Beat 'em up 18.8%, Detective 10.5%, Comic Book 10.3%, Open World 7.9%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Action 43.8%, Horror 18%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Classic 9.3% ★, Singleplayer 8.4%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Third Person 24.3%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 7%

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Third Person 34.8%, Action 16.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 9.1%

Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.

Why similar: Superhero 49.1% ★, Third Person 16.2%, Open World 11.1%, Action 7.4%, Story Rich 4.6%

Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Why similar: Stealth 37.6%, Third Person 18%, Open World 12.9%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 5.6%

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Stealth 40%, Open World 17.2%, Third Person 16.1%, Action 13%, Adventure 6.7%

The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.

Why similar: Stealth 55.4%, Third Person 15%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Stealth 68.1%, Action 12.8%, Third Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Adventure 33%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Story Rich 14.7%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 8.4%

From the creators of Batman: Arkham, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a genre-defying third-person action shooter where the ultimate band of misfits must do the impossible: Kill the Justice League.

Why similar: Superhero 67.6% ★, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 6.9%, Comic Book 5.3%