Games Like Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.

Why similar: Superhero 35.2% ★, Stealth 18.7%, Open World 8.7%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same FreeFlow combat, gadget stealth, detective work, and classic Batman tone in a tighter, more focused setting.

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 35.1% ★, Open World 15.6%, Stealth 14.9%, Third Person 6.7%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest direct follow-up to Arkham City, expanding the open-city traversal, predator encounters, and gadget-based combat in a larger Gotham sandbox.

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 46.8% ★, Open World 18.8%, Stealth 8.2%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Arkham City, it mixes fluid melee combat, rooftop traversal, stealth takedowns, and a strong comic-book open-world campaign.

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 37.8% ★, Open World 14.8%, Stealth 14.4%, Third Person 7%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It preserves Arkham City's combat, stealth, and detective formula almost wholesale while telling another self-contained open-city Batman story.

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 45.6% ★, Open World 20%, Stealth 7.6%, Action 6.3%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same superhero sandbox thrill with slick traversal, crowd-control combat, and stealth encounters across a dense city.

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 46% ★, Open World 17.6%, Stealth 7.9%, Action 6.5%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its open world, gadget-rich brawling, and stealthy enemy encounters make it one of the closest modern alternatives to Arkham City's overall flow.

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: Open World 36.1%, Stealth 27.4%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its melee system is heavily inspired by Arkham's rhythmic counters and gadget-like abilities, layered into open-world stealth hunts.

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

Why similar: Superhero 40.6% ★, Open World 16.4%, Stealth 16.1%, Third Person 7.5%, Comic Book 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Although more RPG-leaning, it offers Gotham patrols, DC vigilantes, crime-fighting, and open-city traversal for players who mostly want the setting and premise.

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: Open World 34.7%, Stealth 27%, Third Person 11.7%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its open world, stealthy infiltrations, gadget tools, and stylish third-person combat scratch many of the same itches even without the superhero theme.

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: Open World 43.3%, Stealth 23.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel deepens the Arkham-style combat-and-stealth foundation with bigger environments, more abilities, and systemic enemy encounters.

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 52.3%, Third Person 15.4%, Action 12.4%, Fighting 5.5% ★, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world city, hand-to-hand combat, and occasional stealth give a grounded take on the same patrol-and-brawl fantasy.

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 54.6%, Third Person 16.5%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Built in the same Warner-style mold, it borrows Arkham-like counter combat and wraps it in a gritty single-player open world.

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Third Person 19.8%, Detective 16%, Action 12.6%, Cinematic 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-led urban action game with brawling, gadget use, and investigative side content that echoes Arkham City's noir side.

An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!

Why similar: Stealth 32.3%, Open World 29.2%, Third Person 13.5%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Rooftop exploration, stealthy takedowns, and a charismatic single-player adventure make it a natural fit for Arkham City fans.

When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Third Person 19.9%, Detective 15.7%, Action 12.5%, Cinematic 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It adds even better brawling to its detective structure, making it a strong fit if Arkham City's investigation and melee were your favorite parts.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.9%, Third Person 26%, Action 17.3%, Fighting 12.7% ★, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It trades the open world for intensely skill-based, counter-focused martial-arts combat that feels great if you loved mastering Arkham's fights.

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Stealth 32.6%, Open World 29.3%, Third Person 13.6%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the AC2 formula with better city control, stealth tools, and open-ended infiltrations that suit Arkham players well.

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Stealth 34%, Open World 32.5%, Third Person 12.8%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Victorian city traversal, stealth infiltrations, gadgets, and rooftop movement make it one of Assassin's Creed's most Arkham-adjacent entries.

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 49.1%, Open World 16.6%, Third Person 12.8%, Action 9.4%, Cinematic 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite Arkham City moments were silently dismantling enemy groups with tools and planning, this is the purest version of that fantasy.

Paris, 1789. In this action-adventure game, experience the French Revolution through the eyes of Arno Dorian. Become an Assassin and expose the true powers behind the Revolution for the fate of a nation.

Why similar: Stealth 35.3%, Open World 34.7%, Third Person 11%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its dense city, parkour-driven navigation, and stealthy mission design replicate some of Arkham City's urban stalking appeal.

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 63.4% ★, Action 7.5%, Open World 6.8%, Story Rich 4.6%, Action-Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another story-heavy superhero campaign with cinematic action and comic-book energy, even if it is less stealth-focused.

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 68.7%, Action 10.3%, Open World 6.8%, Adventure 4%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though first-person, its predator-style stealth arenas, gadget loadout, and emphasis on stalking enemies from above are very Arkham-like.

In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America.

Why similar: Open World 48.6%, Stealth 19.9%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Arkham City, it revolves around a gadget-heavy vigilante fantasy in an urban open world full of side activities and stealth approaches.

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 59.1%, Open World 15.9%, Action 10.3%, Story Rich 4.4%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the same stealth-and-gadgets formula with larger levels and more powers, rewarding the same patient hunter mindset as Arkham's predator rooms.

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

Why similar: Open World 37.9%, Third Person 23.1%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel broadens the exploration and toolset while keeping the same cinematic melee combat and traversal that overlap with Arkham's adventure side.

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: Open World 31.3%, Third Person 20.9%, Fighting 16% ★, Action 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its parry-centric third-person combat, gadget-like Force abilities, and traversal-heavy level design appeal to Arkham fans wanting a non-open-world variant.

Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

Why similar: Open World 38.2%, Stealth 32%, Third Person 14.2%, Action 9%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its freer movement, wider gadget toolkit, and open-ended stealth sandboxes make it a playful modern alternative to Arkham City's sneaking and traversal.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Open World 42.1%, Action 19.4%, Third Person 17.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 4%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more into fantasy and RPG systems, but its traversal, gadgets, dungeons, and third-person combat can still appeal to Arkham action-adventure fans.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Third Person 29.4%, Action 19.7%, Beat 'em up 16%, Adventure 8.9%, Fighting 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its combo-driven third-person combat, futuristic city setting, and investigative sci-fi story give it a surprisingly Arkham-adjacent feel.

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 76.1%, Action 8.6%, Open World 7%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players who mainly loved the stalking, gadget use, and picking-apart-encounters side of Batman, this offers a darker stealth-first spin on that loop.

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 68.1% ★, Comic Book 7.4%, Adventure 5.6%, Detective 5.1%, Story Rich 4.9%

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 60.7% ★, Fighting 21.6% ★, Comic Book 6.3%, Action 5.6%, Beat 'em up 3.7%

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 53.4% ★, Comic Book 9.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Detective 7.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 60.5% ★, Fighting 21.8% ★, Action 7.4%, Comic Book 6.3%, Beat 'em up 1.5%

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 48.1% ★, Open World 13.3%, Beat 'em up 10.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Comic Book 8.2%

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 64.2% ★, Action 8.9%, Comic Book 8.1%, Third Person 6.2%, Open World 5.8%

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 59.3% ★, Action 12.3%, Stealth 9.5%, Beat 'em up 7%, Adventure 5.6%

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 56.7% ★, Open World 21.9%, Action 6.9%, Third Person 5.9%, Adventure 5%

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 57.4% ★, Open World 24.4%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Third Person 1.8%

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 65%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 11.8%, Cinematic 2.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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

Why similar: Third Person 23%, Stealth 22.3%, Action 19.9%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 5.3%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Action 40.5%, Story Rich 18.1%, Adventure 18%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Singleplayer 11.1%

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Open World 26.2%, Stealth 21%, Third Person 16.8%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 10.4%

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

Why similar: Superhero 83.9% ★, Adventure 16.1%

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 30.6%, Open World 21.8%, Third Person 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Cinematic 5.3%

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 62.3% ★, Open World 17.3%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 6.3%, Comic Book 4.7%

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. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but 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...

Why similar: Stealth 72.3%, Action 11.6%, Story Rich 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Adventure 2.7%

As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

Why similar: Open World 47.9%, Third Person 16.6%, Action 12.7%, Fighting 11.6% ★, Adventure 4.2%

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 84.1%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Atmospheric 1%

In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman™, Superman™ and the rest of The Justice League™ to restore order to the DC Comics Universe. Challenge your imagination as you battle the mightiest villains in an exciting, action-filled adventure through GOTHAM CITY™, METROPOLIS™, ATLANTIS™ and other iconic...

Why similar: Superhero 65% ★, Open World 10.3%, Comic Book 9.4%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.7%

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Why similar: Stealth 29.7%, Open World 19.2%, Third Person 16.4%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 9.3%

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 41.1%, Open World 25.9%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 7.2%, Cinematic 4.3%

Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.

Why similar: Superhero 57.1% ★, Fighting 24.8% ★, Comic Book 9.6%, Action 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 0.6%

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 51.2% ★, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Action 12%, Third Person 8.2%, Fighting 5.4% ★

World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

Why similar: Stealth 49%, Open World 14.7%, Third Person 11.5%, Action 10.1%, Cinematic 4%

Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.

Why similar: Stealth 33%, Open World 30.6%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 10.7%, Adventure 7.5%

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: Open World 28.7%, Third Person 27.4%, Action 14.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 7.8%