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Batman from DC Comics has appeared as the main character in numerous video games created for various platforms for over 20 years. This is a complete list of Batman video games for all computer and console systems, including games where Batman is the main protagonist or has a more minor role.

Batman, Batman: The Caped Crusader and Batman: The Movie were produced by Sunsoft and Ocean Software, before the Batman Returns license was passed onto Konami and Sega, and the Batman Forever and Batman and Robin licenses were awarded to Acclaim. The video game version of Batman Begins was published by Electronic Arts.

Video games starring Batman

Title Details
Batman

Original release date(s):[1]
 Release years by system:
Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, MSX, Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Notes:
Batman: The Caped Crusader

Original release date(s):[4]
 Release years by system:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum
Notes:
  • Ocean Software's next Batman game was outsourced to developer Special FX and resembled Batman's comic appearances - comic book panels are displayed onscreen and play takes place within them.[3]
Batman

Original release date(s):[5][6]
 Release years by system:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, GX4000, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum
Notes:
  • Also known as Batman: The Movie, the game is loosely based on the 1989 Batman film, it was coded by and released by Ocean Software.
  • Ocean were now noted for producing a wide range of film-licensed games that consisted largely of a series of sub-games. When the Batman games were released in 1989, this style was relatively new, and the game was well-received by the video gaming press.
  • The 16-bit versions are similar to the 8-bit versions, but the extra memory, processor power, and graphic capabilities were put to use in the second and fourth levels, creating a full 3D effect instead of the side-scrolling subgames present in the 8-bit versions. Batman became the bundled game with the Amiga.
  • The game was number one in the Spectrum sales chart for the month of February 1990[7]
  • The game won the award for Game Of The Year 1989 in Crash magazine.[8]
Batman

Original release date(s):[9]
 Release years by system:
NES, Game Boy
Notes:
Batman

Original release date(s):[10]
 Release years by system:
Sega Genesis
Notes:
Batman

Original release date(s):[11]
 Release years by system:
PC Engine
Notes:
  • The game features gameplay similar to that of Pac-Man since it is viewed from an overhead perspective and involves Batman moving through mazes in order to collect enough items to move onto the next level.[12]
Batman

Original release date(s):[13]
 Release years by system:
Arcade
Notes:
  • Atari release, an arcade game based on the Batman movie. It is a scrolling fighting game with driving and flying sections.[14]
Batman: Return of the Joker

Original release date(s):[15]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy, Sega Genesis, NES
Notes:
  • A Sunsoft game, a platforming-shooting game, with specialized boss fighting at the end of each level.
  • Gameplay is heavily inspired by Megaman and Contra games.
  • The Mega Drive version is known as Batman: Revenge of the Joker.
  • A Super Nintendo version of the game was proposed, but was eventually cancelled. ROMs of the beta version can be found on the Internet.
Batman Returns

Original release date(s):[16]
 Release years by system:
Amiga, Atari Lynx, Game Gear, Master System, Sega Genesis, Sega-CD, MS-DOS, NES, SNES
Notes:
  • These games, based on the film, were created by a number of developers and vary in both quality and genre. There are eight different versions of the game in total.[17]
  • The Amiga version was developed by Liverpool-based Denton Designs and is a five level platform game with beat 'em up and shoot 'em up elements.[18]
  • The Atari Lynx version, which was also a pack-in game for the Lynx II system, was developed by Atari Corporation. Gameplay consists of side-scrolling combat. The game features a high difficulty level and Batman has a single life to complete the game.[17][19]
  • The Game Gear and Master System version has a high difficulty level.[17]
  • Acme Interactive created the Mega Drive version, which is an action adventure game with large environments and power ups to collect such as a grappling gun to reach new areas.[17]
  • The Mega-CD version by Malibu Entertainment uses the main stages of the Mega Drive version, but also features 3D driving sections and cut-scenes and music from the film's soundtrack.[17]
  • The MS-DOS version of the game is an adventure game with combat sections by Spirit of Discovery.[17][20] Batman views areas via video feeds in the Batcave before searching them for clues.[17]
  • The NES version by Konami is a beat 'em up which closely follows the film's plot. The game also features two shooting levels, one in which Batman is driving the Batmobile and another when he is piloting the Batskiboat.[17]
  • The SNES version is also a beat 'em up by Konami with a wide array of combat moves. Instead of vehicle levels the game contains "run and gun" sections where enemies are defeated by thrown Batarangs.[17]
Batman: The Animated Series

Original release date(s):[21]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy
Notes:
  • Developed by Konami, based on the animated series of the same name. The game features five side-scrolling platform levels in which Batman must defeat enemies and confront supervillains.[22]
The Adventures of Batman & Robin

Original release date(s):[23]
 Release years by system:
Sega Genesis, Sega-CD, SNES
Notes:
  • These games are based on Batman: The Animated Series. Konami developed and published the Nintendo versions, while Sega handled production for their own systems.
  • The Mega-CD version consists of Batmobile chase screens. Between levels, the story advances through animated scenes that were created specifically for the game. The animated segments were developed by TMS, which also animated some of the episodes of the original cartoon.
  • The Mega Drive version is a 2D beat 'em up and shooter in the style of the Contra series, with some flying stages. It features the ability to play up to 2 player simultaneously as either Batman or Robin.
  • The SNES version is a 1 player action/adventure game only (with Batman available). Most of the levels involve typical platforming schemes, although some levels require some searching and investigation (one involves the Batmobile). The player can use bat-gadgets, some of which are vital to complete a stage.
Batman Forever

Original release date(s):[24]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy, Game Gear, Mega Drive, SNES, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Based on the console version's Mortal Kombat engine. As such, the characters (Batman or Robin) move like in the fighting game. In addition, both have a supply of items in order to help them in diverse tasks.
The Adventures of Batman and Robin Activity Center

Original release date(s):[25]
1996 		Release years by system:
Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Batman Forever: The Arcade Game

Original release date(s):[26][27]
 Release years by system:
Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Batman & Robin

Original release date(s):[28]
 Release years by system:
game.com, PlayStation
Notes:
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

Original release date(s):[29]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, PlayStation
Notes:
Batman: Chaos in Gotham

Original release date(s):[30]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Color
Notes:
Batman: Gotham City Racer

Original release date(s):[31]
 Release years by system:
PlayStation
Notes:
  • A racing game based on The New Batman Adventures animated series, developed by Ubisoft.
Batman Vengeance

Original release date(s):[32]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
Notes:
Batman: Dark Tomorrow

Original release date(s):[35]
 Release years by system:
Nintendo GameCube, Xbox
Notes:
Batman: Justice Unbalanced

Original release date(s):[37]
 Release years by system:
Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Educational game published by The Learning Company, aimed at teaching problem solving and similar skills to 7-10 year olds. The plot concerns villains Two-Face and The Penguin, who have joined forces to steal ornamental eggs.[38]
  • Players guide Batman and Robin through five activities, each of which has multiple puzzles and three difficulty levels.[38]
Batman: Toxic Chill

Original release date(s):[39]
 Release years by system:
Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Another educational game published by The Learning Company and aimed at 7-10 year olds. The plot concerns villains Mr. Freeze and The Riddler, who have unleashed chemical waste and a freezing blizzard on Gotham City.[39]
  • Like Batman: Justice Unbalanced, this is an action adventure game featuring Batman and Robin. Again there are five activities, each of which has multiple puzzles and three difficulty levels.[39]
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

Original release date(s):[40][41]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Notes:
  • Introduces the new Batman universe character Sin Tzu, who was created by the artist Jim Lee.[40]
Batman Begins

Original release date(s):[42][43]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Mobile Phones, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Notes:
Lego Batman: The Videogame

Original release date(s):[46][47]
 Release years by system:
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
Notes:
  • Developed by Traveller's Tales, the game is based on the Lego line of Batman action figures, featuring a variety of characters from the Batman franchise.[48]
Batman: Arkham Asylum

Original release date(s):[49][50][51]
 Release years by system:
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
Notes:
Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame

Original release date(s):
September 7, 2010 		Release years by system:
Wii, Nintendo DS
Notes:
Batman: Arkham City

Original release date(s):[55][56]
 Release years by system:
Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Mac OS X
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Proposed release date(s):
 Proposed system release:
Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
Batman: Arkham Origins

Original release date(s):
October 25, 2013 		Release years by system:
Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3
Notes:
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

Original release date(s):
October 25, 2013 		Release years by system:
PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS

The Dark Knight:Rises (video game)

Released in 2012 for iOS,Android,Windows Phone etc.This video game is based on the events of The Dark Knight:Rises film played in chapters.

Video games featuring Batman

Title Details
The Revenge of Shinobi

Original release date(s):[57]
 Release years by system:
Mega Drive, Virtual Console
Notes:
  • This 16-bit Sega game features an unauthorized Batman appearance as a boss antagonist.[58]
Justice League Task Force

Original release date(s):[59]
 Release years by system:
Mega Drive, SNES
Notes:
Justice League: Injustice for All

Original release date(s):[60]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance
Notes:
Justice League: Chronicles

Original release date(s):[61]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance
Notes:
Justice League Heroes

Original release date(s):[62]
 Release years by system:
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox
Notes:
Justice League Heroes: The Flash

Original release date(s):[63]
 Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance
Notes:
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Original release date(s):[64]
 Release years by system:
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Notes:
  • Batman, the Joker and Catwoman are playable characters in this crossover fighting game.[65]
  • One of Batman's Brutalities in the game features the dark knight throwing a Batarang at the opponent which begins emits sonic shouts, attracting a swarm of bats that begin antagonizing the opponent, causing them to fall over and try and fight them off.
DC Universe Online

Original release date(s):[66]
January 11, 2011 		Release years by system:
PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Gotham City Impostors

Original release date(s):
 Release years by system:
Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3
Notes:
  • Multiplayer game set in Gotham City.
Injustice: Gods Among Us

Original release date(s):
 Release years by system:
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
Notes:
  • Fighting game from the creators of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe featuring Batman, Nightwing, Catwoman, Bane, Harley Quinn, and the Joker as playable characters, Batman is the primary protagonist in the game's storyline.

Batman mobile phone games

Title Details
Batman Begins

Original release date(s):[67]
2005 		Release years by system:
Mobile phone
Notes:
LEGO Batman: The Mobile Game

Original release date(s):[68]
2008 		Release years by system:
Mobile phone, Smartphone
Notes:
The Dark Knight

Original release date(s):
2008 		Release years by system:
Mobile phone
Notes:
The Dark Knight: Batmobile Game

Original release date(s):
December 29, 2008 		Release years by system:
iPhone
Notes:
  • This game is a rail racer/shooter that utilises the iPhone's touchscreen and orientation-sensors.
  • Published by Warner Bros. Online.
Superman/Batman: Heroes United

Original release date(s):[69]
2009 		Release years by system:
Mobile phone
Notes:
Batman: Guardian of Gotham

Original release date(s):[70]
2010 		Release years by system:
Mobile phone
Notes:
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown

Original release date(s):[71]
 Release years by system:
iOS, Android
The Dark Knight Rises

Original release date(s):
2012 		Release years by system:
iOS, Android
Notes:
Batman: Arkham Origins (mobile)

Original release date(s):
October 16, 2013 		Release years by system:
iOS, Android

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