Our list of the best Marvel games gives you a helping hand when choosing which new worlds to dive into. From quick-fire card games to full-on fighters, there’s really something for everyone when it comes to video game adaptations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s collection of comic book heroes. So, let’s dive right into our list.
If you still want a taste of adventure without the superhero agenda, check out our picks for the best Final Fantasy games and the best games like The Witcher 3. Or, if you want something to really sink your teeth into, our best Steam Deck games have got something for everyone.
Here are our picks for the best Marvel Games:
Marvel Rivals
Portable Platforms: Steam Deck, and Windows Handhelds
While Marvel Rivals is yet to arrive on the Nintendo Switch or mobile, you can play it on handhelds like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, or Lenovo Legion GO. Marvel Rivals borrows plenty of elements from team-shooter Overwatch, but adds a few flourishes of its own for extra juice. Backed a roster of Marvel characters across the entire multiverse, this fast-paced multiplayer gem needs to be on your agenda.
Marvel’s Avengers
Portable Platforms: Steam Deck, and Windows Handhelds
Despite active live-service support from developer Crystal Dynamics ending in April 2023, Marvel’s Avengers’ servers are still live with a loyal – if small – playerbase. However, don’t let discourage you, as you’ll easily find someone to team up with when you dig into the multiplayer. Marvel’s Avengers’ story sees a young Kamala Khan set out to reform the Avengers after the disastrous events of A-Day, as the team was thwarted by Taskmaster. There’s a more sinister plot to unveil, and you’ll gather each member along the way for a triumphant return.
Multiplayer is all about raids, strike missions, and looting gear with your friends, or AI companions. Crafting a powerful build is key to blasting all those robots and henchmen away here. Marvel’s Avengers has genuinely excellent renditions of these characters, alongside satisfying combat that really makes you feel like the God of Thunder or The Winter Soldier. Better yet, all the game’s skins are completely free now too.
Marvel Snap
Portable Platforms: iOS, Android, Steam Deck, and Windows Handhelds
If you’re looking for a superpowered card game, then look no further. This Hearthstone-like title is full of your favorite heroes, with exciting mechanics that lead to intense battles over six turns. Battle against opponents online as you race to secure locations, and collect a packed catalogue of your favorite heroes and villains in card form.
If you’re looking for a helping hand with your deck lists, we’ve got the only Marvel Snap decks guide and Marvel Snap tier list you need to rise through the ranks like a Rocket Raccoon. Or, if you need help accumulating some precious resources in-game, see our guide to Marvel Snap gold.
Marvel Future Revolution
Portable Platforms: iOS, Android
It won’t surprise anyone who knows me to see this open-world mobile RPG on our list of the best Marvel games. I love it, and the fact it goes wherever I go is all the better. The game design itself is excellent, and it features a compelling story that spans not across just Earth, not even just this universe, but the entire multiverse. So, prepare to throw yourself in the deep end. Fortunately, the game has a few familiar faces to help you out.
I’ll admit that one of my favorite things about MFR is the characters, and not because Iron Man and Spider-Man are in it, but because underutilized heroes like Doctor Strange and Magik are present too. If you want to know why you should play this, you need to look no further than our Marvel Future Revolution review. We also have a Marvel Future Revolution tier list in case you’re curious as to who the best characters are.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Portable Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows Handhelds
What can I say? All I have is that this game is Flarkin’ great! Seriously, this is one of the best games I got to enjoy in 2021, and it’s already cemented itself as one of the best Marvel games of all time, so it has a deserving spot on this list for 2024. It’s a pleasure to play from start to finish. The combat and action are fantastic, and most importantly, the banter and camaraderie of the guardians themselves are present.
Moreover, the narrative design in Guardians of the Galaxy is second to none. If you’re after a game that’s able to make you laugh, cry, smile, and feel angry, this is the game for you. However, if you need a little more convincing, you can take a look at why the GOTG narrative surprised us so much.
Marvel Contest of Champions
Portable Platforms: iOS, Android
Pick any two Marvel heroes or villains you can think of. They don’t have to be in the same franchise. Now imagine them in a fight for the ages. That’s pretty much what Marvel Contest of Champions offers you on this list of Marvel games. This beat ’em up fighting game has more than 200 Marvel characters available, with more and more added all the time.
Furthermore, there’s a narrative for you to follow, though if you’re playing a fighting game, I’d wager that you’re there for fisticuffs rather than a bunch of cutscenes. For more on this one, check out our MCoC tier list.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
Portable Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and Windows Handhelds
Any time Lego and Marvel come together to create a game, you know you’re in for a good time, especially since you know you get to control a good portion of the Marvel universe in a single game. Better yet, Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 features an expanded line-up of characters thanks to them coming from different realities. Characters from Guardians of the Galaxy feature, as does my favorite version of Spidey, Spider-Man 2099.
Furthermore, you get to explore 17 locations from the Marvel universe, including Asgard, Knowhere, Wakanda, Xandar, and an alternate version of Medieval England – Funny to think this country was probably more in order back then.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Portable Platforms: Nintendo Switch 3
This game is exclusive to Nintendo Switch, and it’s a must-own if you’re a fan of Marvel games, and you own the hybrid console. The Marvel Ultimate Alliance games are fantastic, and seeing the series make a comeback is great – not so much if you don’t own a Switch, mind you, but all the more reason to treat yourself to one. If you’re unfamiliar with MUA, it’s a top-down dungeon crawler, as is the case with the latest game.
Naturally, the game features many famous heroes, such as the Black Panther, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Blade, Nightcrawler, Star-Lord, and Spider-Gwen. As for the story, you need to save the universe from Thanos and the Black Order. Sure, his methods are wrong, but you can’t deny the logic in what Thanos believes.
Marvel Strike Force
Portable Platforms: iOS, Android
Now then, I’m not usually one for turn-based combat unless it features a certain blonde-haired ex-SOLDIER with a giant buster sword. However, Marvel Strike Force is a good time and is worth a try if you enjoy Marvel, and are after a new game for iOS or Android.
The game features RPG elements as well, and you can collect many different Marvel characters, this isn’t limited to just heroes. You can collect and use the villains too. Furthermore, there are multiple campaigns to experience if you enjoy single-player, and there are plenty of PvP options for those with a competitive edge too.
Is Marvel Rivals coming to the Switch or mobile?
Borrowing from the likes of Overwatch 2 with its 6v6 team-based shooter mechanics, Marvel Rivals is a slick addition to the Marvel pantheon. We got the chance to have a chat with the Marvel Rivals developer at Gamescom but were understandably disappointed when game director Thaddeus Sasser confirmed that there were no current discussions about porting the hugely popular third-person shooter to handheld devices.
We can hold out hope for the future, though. If you are already playing, and want a bundle code, then check the PCGamesN list of the latest Marvel Rivals codes. And if you want to know which heroes are best, then check the Marvel Rivals tier list.
There you have it, all the correct choices for the best Marvel games. Should you be after something that really tests your mettle, check out our picks for the best roguelike games and the best soulslike games on mobile and Switch.
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