What are the best Batman games? Batman adventures can range from some of the best comic book videogames ever made all the way down to pretty not-so-great best-forget-this-one nonsense. But, lucky for us, we’ve got more than enough of the former to fill a little list, and even if we didn’t, we’ll always take the chance to talk about the Dark Knight.
So, head down below to find our picks for the best Batman games on Nintendo Switch and mobile. Once you’re done there, we can help you learn how to play Snake and play Tic-Tac-Toe, or, alternatively, pick up a new gadget with our guide to the best portable gaming consoles on the market today.
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Here are the best Batman games on Nintendo Switch and mobile:
Batman: Arkham Trilogy
In December 2023, our prayers were answered when the Batman: Arkham Trilogy finally arrived on Nintendo Switch – this tro includes Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight. Many consider this to be one of the best videogame trilogies of all time, and with good reason: each entry features a stellar story, matched with the fun combat you expect from a hero game.
Not only does Bats let his fists do the talking, but he also has an abundance of gadgets to help you, and not just in battle. To work your way through these games, you need to traverse with his grapple gun and put on your thinking hat to solve detective-level puzzles. If you want the best Batman games possible, you need to look no further than this.
Batman: The Telltale Series – Switch and mobile
Playing as Batman is one thing, but getting to make choices as him and deal with the consequences is something else. Telltale has quite the reputation for its narrative-based titles, and Batman: The Telltale Series is a prime example of why. You get to embark on an original story as the Dark Knight, with twists and turns that you don’t see coming.
However, it offers a very different sort of experience than what you get with the Arkham games and Lego games, as it’s more of a point-and-click adventure rather than you having free reign in open levels and open worlds. Plus, you actually split your time between Batman and Bruce Wayne quite evenly, something that I don’t see too often as people tend to prefer running around as a vigilante over a billionaire – I’d like to be a billionaire, though, I can but dream of being as rich as Bruce Wayne.
Lego DC Super-Villains – Switch
While the word ‘super-villains’ probably makes you think that Batman isn’t here, he is, and you can find all the best baddies in the bat-world there to play. Whether it’s The Joker or Lex Luthor, there’s a plethora of nasty folks in blocky form in a fun twist on the tried-and-true Lego games formula. To be honest, this is one of the best Lego games out there, so seriously, do give it a try.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this game is that you get to create your own villain – The Rookie – with various powers and customization options at your disposal. In a bizarre and hilarious twist, the villains actually have to be the good guys here, as imposters pretending to be the Justice League are causing Havoc all over the place.
Batman: The Enemy Within – Switch and mobile
Here’s what I was talking about earlier – Telltale’s sequel to its first bat at Batman. And this time, it’s a whole lot more interesting. Telltale takes The Joker and tells a story no one’d ever expect. Combine this with the classic choice-based episodic adventures that Telltale is known for and you’ve got a must-see Batman tale. To be honest, this game offers of the more interesting iterations of The Joker, breathing new life into a villain that was on the precipice of being oversaturated.
DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos – Switch
DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos is a fine choice if you want to play something a bit more light-hearted than the Arkham games. It’s a rock-solid brawler aimed at kids that any grownup could still have a good time with. And you don’t get saddled with just Batman – the whole team of good folks is here to play.
The game takes place in a city known as Happy Harbor, and it sees the Justice league face off against evil once more, as they work to fight back against a villain who decalres himself mayor.
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – mobile
Lego Batman games may be getting a little long in the tooth, but the third installment still has that classic Lego magic. You run around, smash up Lego nonsense, hang out with some classic DC characters, and have a good time doing all of it. You’d have to be a real cynic not to have a little bit of fun.
DC Universe Online – Switch
DC Universe Online is somehow still going strong – a rare thing for an MMO. Now that it’s more than a decade old, it can seem a bit of an intimidating prospect to dive in. But if you can sink your teeth into it, the classic MMO trappings combined with superhero nonsense sure is fun. And, you get to design your own superhero before diving in, a treat worth savoring in any videogame.
We’d be remiss if we didn’t also point out that you don’t have to be a hero, you can also design and play as your own villain, running amok with the likes of Lex Luthor and The Joker. I know this is a list about the best Batman games, but being a villain is so much more fun, honestly.
Injustice: Gods Among Us – mobile
It’s an age-old question – who would win in a fight, Batman or Superman? Well, now you can find out in this ace mobile fighting game, one I’ve personally spent hundreds of hours playing. It’s not so much that the gameplay is exceptional, but character collecting and watching various numbers go up is a wonderful time. It’s pure mobile game mathematics that makes this thing work, and that’s enough for me sometimes. Oh, and there’s a sequel which might be better, but I like the original.
With that, you know the best Batman games on Switch and mobile! If you need a break from all this hero business, we have guides to the best Resident Evil games, Tomb Raider games, and Crash Bandicoot games if you want a blast from the past.