Best Batman games to play alongside Gotham Knights

31.07.2023 - 16:13 / techradar.com / Kevin Conroy / Bruce Wayne / Lex Luthor / Mark Hamill / Gotham Knights / Best

The best Batman games will put you into the shoes of Gotham's favorite hero, and there's quite a variety to sink your teeth into now, even following some serious delays on titles like Gotham Knights. 

The Dark Knight has a plethora of excellent outings readily available across most major consoles and PC to keep players occupied for the foreseeable future. So, suit up, prepare the Batmobile, and grab the nearest can of shark repellent spray you can find, as we dive into the best Batman games to play.

Platforms: PS4 and Xbox One

Since 1986, the Caped Crusader has received all manner of game experiences, however, it wasn't until Arkham Asylum in 2009 that players actually felt what it was really like to be the Bat. Developers Rocksteady followed up this success in the sequel, Arkham City, creating not only the best Batman games on this list but arguably two of the greatest video games ever to exist.

The decision to bring back Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker was an inspired choice, giving fans of the animated series and alike memorable performances that will live on for years to come. This remaster puts both absorbing adventures together in one collection, including all of the previously released downloadable content. Smashing. 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC

While not strictly an out-and-out Batman title, the character does feature plenty throughout this «bricktastic» action-adventure. Anyone that has played a Lego game will be well aware of just how much love and charm is poured in by Traveller's Tales. Of which, Lego DC Super-Villains lives up to the studio's high standards, with an even more impressive roster. 

Having the opportunity to masquerade as everyone from The Joker and Lex Luthor to Polka Dot Man and the Condiment King is exactly the sort of bonkers setup that makes this franchise as fun as it is. Also, it's hard to discount the added two-player co-op that works swimmingly, allowing both casual and hardcore players to explore together without any irritation of one holding the other back. 

Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and PC

Looking to eradicate all of the tireless gameplay and get down to the core story beats? Well, Batman: The Telltale Series may be exactly what you're looking for. This five-episode (per season) point-and-click adventure puts you firmly in the shoes of Bruce Wayne, making decisions that impact the overall narrative arc, for better or worse. 

Going in with an open mind makes this adaptation hugely rewarding; notably because of its dark tone and a surprising amount of detective work that forces the «world's greatest» to prove he is just that. Not to mention, the episodic nature makes for great evening