The Batman: Arkham games stand alongside Insomniac's Spider-Man as some of the greatest comic book games ever created. Rocksteady Studios masterfully blended fluid combat, exceptional voice acting, and a breathtakingly realistic Gotham City to deliver an unforgettable superhero action-adventure experience.
With a new VR entry in the Arkham series now available, you might be eager to play (or replay) these iconic Batman titles.
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How Many Batman Arkham Games Are There?
There are a total of ten games within the Batman Arkhamverse. However, only eight are currently playable; two mobile titles have been discontinued.
Which Batman Arkham Game Should You Play First?
There are two main approaches for newcomers: chronological order or release order. Chronologically, you'd begin with 2013's Batman: Arkham Origins. However, starting with Origins might spoil elements of the earlier games, as it was released years after the first game in the series. For a release-date experience, start with Batman: Arkham Asylum.
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Definitive versions of Rocksteady's Arkham trilogy, including all DLC.
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Batman Arkham Games in Chronological Order
Here are two ways to experience the Batman: Arkham games: by release date or by narrative chronology. Both paths are detailed below. These synopses contain only minor spoilers.
1. Batman: Arkham Origins
Chronologically first is 2013's *Batman: Arkham Origins*. Set on Christmas Eve in a snow-covered Gotham, a less-experienced Batman faces a $50 million bounty on his head, attracting Gotham's most notorious criminals, including Joker, Black Mask, Penguin, and more. The ending hints at the events of *Arkham Asylum*.
Origins features Roger Craig Smith as Batman and Troy Baker as the Joker, replacing the usual Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill. Developed by WB Montreal, it differs from Rocksteady's entries. A mobile version, a brawler by NetherRealm Studios, also exists.
Available on: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC | IGN’s Batman: Arkham Origins Wiki
2. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
Set three months after *Origins*, *Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate* is a 2.5D side-scroller developed by Armature Studio. Batman investigates Blackgate Penitentiary following a prison break.
Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker reprise their roles.
Available on: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Nintendo DS, PS Vita, PC | IGN’s Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Wiki
3. Batman: Arkham Shadow
*Batman: Arkham Shadow*, the second VR game, is set in Blackgate Penitentiary between *Origins/Origins Blackgate* and *Asylum*. Roger Craig Smith returns as Batman, facing The Rat King.Developed by Camouflaj.
Available on: Meta Quest 3 and 3S
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4. Batman: Arkham Underworld
*Batman: Arkham Underworld* is a discontinued mobile game where you command Batman villains. It's set before *Arkham Asylum* but has minimal impact on the overall narrative.
Available on: N/A
Bonus: Batman: Assault on Arkham
*Batman: Assault on Arkham* is an animated film set roughly two years before *Arkham Asylum*. It focuses on Batman's villains infiltrating Arkham Asylum.
Kevin Conroy and Troy Baker reprise their roles.
Available on: HBO Max
5. Batman: Arkham Asylum
Rocksteady's first game introduces Kevin Conroy's Batman and Mark Hamill's Joker. The Joker, aided by Harley Quinn, infiltrates Arkham Asylum to obtain Titan, a super-strength serum.
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, PC | IGN’s Batman: Arkham Asylum Wiki
6. Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
A discontinued fighter set between *Asylum* and *City*.
Available on: N/A | IGN’s Batman: Arkham City Lockdown Wiki
7. Batman: Arkham City
Rocksteady's second game, set a year and a half after *Asylum*, sees Batman navigating Arkham City, a walled-off section of Gotham housing criminals.
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC | IGN’s Batman: Arkham City Wiki
8. Batman: Arkham VR
A VR game set shortly before *Arkham Knight*, focusing on detective work.
Available on: VR | IGN’s Batman: Arkham VR Wiki
9. Batman: Arkham Knight
The conclusion to Rocksteady's trilogy, featuring a larger Gotham, a diverse cast, and a playable Batmobile.
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC | IGN’s Batman: Arkham Knight Wiki
10. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Rocksteady's latest, shifting focus to Task Force X in Metropolis. A continuation of the Arkhamverse.Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
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How to Play the Batman Arkham Games By Release Date
Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009) Batman: Arkham City (2011) Batman: Arkham City Lockdown (2011) Batman: Arkham Origins (2013) Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (2013) Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)Batman: Arkham Knight (2015) Batman: Arkham Underworld (2016) Batman: Arkham VR (2016) Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (2024) Batman: Arkham Shadow* (2024)
*Animated film
What's Next in the Arkham Series?
Following *Arkham Shadow*'s release, there are currently no announced future Arkham games.Related Content:
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