DC games make for some of the best superhero (or supervillain) adventures you can have, and I don’t know if I should be proud or ashamed to say that I’ve tried an awful lot of them. So, if you find yourself asking what are the best DC games on Switch and mobile? I can help. This list has games from a variety of genres, and, of course, it features Batman, Superman, The Joker, Harley Quinn, and more.
Don’t worry. The DC games you’ll find here are top quality, nothing like the infamous Superman game on N64 (I mean, sure, I do still own it, but that doesn’t stop how bad it is). However, superhero connoisseurs know that DC is more dark and gritty, so if it’s charm and humor you want, maybe, check out our Marvel games and Spider-Man games lists. Yes, just like with the Batman games, Spider-Man has enough of his own to warrant a whole guide to himself.
Here are the best DC games:
Lego DC: Super-Villains – Switch
One of the best Lego games by far (and my personal favorite), Lego DC: Super-Villains is an absolute treat from start to finish. The Lego games have a long history and one thing that remains consistent is that patent charm and hilarious humor that leaves you smiling. However, it always seems that you’re the good guy, especially with Lego Batman and the Lego Marvel games – sure, you can unlock some villains, but the game doesn’t revolve around them.
DC Super-Villains flips the script on its head, giving the villains a chance to shine, and you know what? The bad guys really do have so much more fun. It’s funny, though, because while the game begins with all the villains doing what they do best, causing chaos and mayhem while escaping prison and committing crimes, they soon turn into the heroes of the hour.
The Justice Syndicate shows up, ridding the world of the Justice League, leaving it down to the likes of Harley Quinn, The Joker, Lex Luthor, and more to save the day. Of course, there is one very important character, and that’s you! That’s right, in Super-Villains, you get to create your own villain, kitting them out with different weapons, abilities, and upgrades, many of which you unlock as you play through the game.
You don’t have to play as the ‘Rookie’ if you don’t want to, though, as there are hundreds of characters for you to unlock, including Cheetah, Poison Ivy, King Shark, Harley Quinn, The Joker, and Catwoman. All of them have their own weapons and abilities, some of which are vital to getting all the collectibles in the game, giving it great replay value as you revisit each level in an attempt to 100% the game.
DC Heroes & Villains: Match-3
This is one of the more unique DC games in that DC Heroes & Villains is a match-three puzzle game. Anyone who’s familiar with the genre knows what you need to do – create combo chains across the tiles to get rid of them. It’s incredibly simple in its premise and is bound to appeal to those of you who enjoy Candy Crush games.
Of course, as this is a DC game, you can expect to see a lot of familiar faces, with more than 60 heroes and villains for you to collect, such as Batman, Harley Quinn, and The Flash. You get to see some famous locations, such as Gotham City and Atlantis while trying to form a team that can unleash devastating synergy combos to help you clear the puzzles.
It’s simple but fun, and sometimes that’s really all you need.
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure – Switch
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure began life as a Wii U and Nintendo 3DS game in 2013 before joining the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch libraries in September 2018. If you’re familiar with the series, you already know what to expect, just put a DC twist on it. Still, for those who are new to the series, you play as Maxwell, a returning protagonist from previous entries who can summon any object or person with his notepad.
This gives a great level of freedom when traversing the very familiar DC worlds. As a puzzle sandbox game, Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure has lots of puzzles for you to solve, and how you do it all comes down to your imagination. The game features roughly 2,000 characters, some of which you absolutely know about, such as Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, The Joker, etc., while others are so obscure you may have never heard of them. Matter-Eater Lad and Lagoon Boy are prime examples. You can also expect to see many different versions of the same character; there are well over 100 Green Lanterns alone.
However, every character shares one thing in common: they can help you solve puzzles thanks to their unique powers and objects. I can think of many uses for Green Lantern’s ring or Superman’s heat vision. Honestly, this game is a lot of fun and is arguably one of the lesser-known DC games. it allows you to explore places such as Gotham City, Atlantis, and Metropolis in an all-new way.
Injustice 2 – mobile
If you’re a fan of the Injustice fighting games, it should thrill you to learn that both Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2 have mobile versions, too, though they are slightly different from what you get in the console games.
All of your favorite heroes and villains are still present. In fact, there’s even more in the mobile games, but Injustice 2 for mobile doubles as both a fighting and card game as it has CCG elements, though that doesn’t take away from the customization options available. You can still change how the characters look.
You need to form a team of three as you ready yourself to engage in 3b3 battles, and you need to choose wisely to make the most out of any potential combo your fighters can do. If you have friends who play the game, you can even help each other out by giving hero shards for upgrades, participating in raids for high rewards, and more.
Much like the console version, Injustice 2 follows the story of Injustice: Gods Among Us, so make sure you play that one, too, which isn’t all that different from Injustice 2; it’s just that the newer game is a bit more slick than the one that came before it.
For those of you who like to get competitive, you don’t have to help your pals, you can crush them instead through the various PvP game modes.
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power – Switch
It’s time to take a look at a Switch-exclusive DC game, and it’s one you’re going to love if you’re a fan of the DC Super Hero Girls TV show, as DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power is based on it. For those unfamiliar with the show, it centers on six female superheroes who just so happen to be teenagers.
In the same vein as the TV show, the game features the likes of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Bumblebee, Batgirl, Zatanna, and Supergirl as they attend Metropolis High School, though that’s under their alter egos. Together, the teens are the Super Hero Girls, fighting crime and doing all they can to protect the city. Of course, sometimes you don’t want to be the good guy, you want to be bad which is why of the six playable characters, three are villains.
You get to play as Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Star Sapphire, Supergirl, and Batgirl, all of which have different approaches to combat thanks to their unique abilities. Wonder Woman, for instance, is great if you want to swing a sword around, Harley’s great if you just want to crush things with a mallet, and Batgirl is acrobatic. I can see a future Olympic gold medal in her future.
However, it’s not just missions involving the heroes that you need to embark on. This game is based on a coming-of-age TV show, meaning the likes of Diana Price and Barbara Gordon also need to navigate the tricky place known as High School. This game has everything that makes the show so special, truly deserving its spot as one of the best DC games you can play. The fact that it features stellar performances from the likes of Tara Strong is just a bonus.
Batman – The Telltale Series – Switch and mobile
You know you’re in for one heck of a story when it’s Telltale who’s telling it, and it just so happens that the team created not just one but two Batman games, the first of which came out in 2016. As with any Telltale game, like The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and Werewolf Among Us, it features point-and-click gameplay as you work through five episodic chapters.
However, while most games involve the Dark Knight strongly focus on the hero himself, the Telltale games give you more time with his alter ego Bruce Wayne, and there are crucial decisions for you to make with both of them. It also offers a fresh look at Batman in general, as this game doesn’t have any inspiration from prior games, movies, or comics.
During your time with Batman – The Telltale Series, you get to visit several iconic locations in Gotham City, including the Batcave, Wayne Manor, and Arkham Asylum. It also features a bunch of your favorite characters from the franchise, including Harvey Dent, Catwoman, Penguin, and Carmine Falcone. The inclusion of Harvey likely gives you some idea of what may happen in the story – just remember, your choices matter.
The Sequel, Batman: The Evil Within, is also available on Nintendo Switch and mobile. After the conclusion of the first game, you’ll want to dive right in. If you’re on the fence about giving the sequel a try, perhaps letting you know that it heavily features The Joker might help.
Batman: Arkham Trilogy
One of the greatest videogame trilogies is on Nintendo Switch and considering it involves The Caped Crusader, it has to be on this list. Batman: Arkham Trilogy features Batman: Arkham Asylum (my personal favorite, thanks to one Harley Quinn), Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight, all three of which are fantastic.
All three games feature the same basic gameplay, giving you detective vision that others further information and context on your surroundings, helping you to progress. It highlights objects and interactive options that you might not otherwise see while also giving an indication of whether or not an enemy can see you.
Then, of course, you have all of the cool gadgets, more of which pop up as you progress through the trilogy. Throwing a batarang never gets old, nor does soaring through the air with a grapple gun. Finally, all three games have a heavy emphasis on combat (what sort of superhero game wouldn’t have combat), giving you hoards of enemies to punch into the middle of next week, as well as some fun boss fights with the likes of Harley Quinn, The Joker, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, and more.
Batman: Arkham Asylum
As the name indicates, the first of the Arkham games takes place in the notorious Arkham Asylum, the place where all Batman villains wind up at one point or another. The game begins with Bats bringing in The Joker, only for the Clown Prince of Darkness and his beloved Harley to turn everything on its head, releasing the prisoners, including other iconic villains such as Bane.
You need to work your way through the asylum, take down all the villains, and save any poor souls who find themselves caught in the middle of all the chaos. Arkham Asylum is an absolute treat and is by far my favorite entry in the trilogy.
Batman: Arkham City
Arkham City is a direct sequel to Arkham Asylum. As the name implies, this time, you find yourself in the open world of Arkham City, unlocking new areas to visit as you progress further through the game. For those who don’t know, Arkham City is a super-prison, meaning it has a huge complex, which Batman, unfortunately, finds himself trapped within after being caught at a press conference as Bruce Wayne and brought here.
Naturally, there are a lot of villains who want to get even with Batman, so when the hero tries to meddle in various affairs, they take issue with that. The criminals at large also have a bone to pick with Catwoman, as Two-Face and The Joker both attempt to assassinate her. It’s a fun story full of twists and turns.
Batman: Arkham Knight
For many, Arkham Knight is the best game in the trilogy, being the grand finale of an amazing trilogy. No longer do you find yourself confined to an asylum or a prison, you get to fully explore Gotham City full of side quests and storylines for you to complete. Of course, there’s some overlap from grievances in the previous games, so you can expect Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, The Joker, and other villains to pop up again.
One of the best things about this game is the Batmobile – how else are you supposed to explore such a huge city? And it’s vital that you do move around quickly, as Scarecrow is ready to unleash his fear toxins across the entire city. Luckily, all of the civilians are gone, though that does mean it’s just a town full of criminals at this point. Oh, and you also need to deal with the titular Arkham Knight, a truly worthy foe with a surprising identity.
And that’s it for our list of the best DC games on Switch. For more content like this, go and take a look at our lists of the best Final Fantasy games and best mobile RPGs on iOS and Android.