List of Batman video games

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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, mobile phone, and console systems, including games where Batman is the 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

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    Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, MSX, Sinclair ZX Spectrum
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      Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum
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      • 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]



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        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]



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          NES
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            Game Boy
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            Original release date(s):[11]
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              Sega Genesis
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              Batman

              Original release date(s):[12]
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                PC Engine
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                • 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.[13]



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                  Arcade
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                  • Atari release, an arcade game based on the Batman movie. It is a scrolling fighting game with driving and flying sections.[15]



                  Original release date(s):[16]
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                    Game Boy, Sega Genesis, NES
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                    • 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 Game Boy version is a traditional side-scrolling platformer, with controls similar to the previous NES/Game Boy 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.



                    Original release date(s):[17]
                      Release years by system:
                      Amiga, Atari Lynx, Game Gear, Master System, Sega Genesis, Sega-CD, MS-DOS, NES, SNES
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                      • 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.[18]
                      • 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.[19]
                      • 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.[18][20]
                      • The Game Gear and Master System version has a high difficulty level.[18]
                      • 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.[18]
                      • 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.[18]
                      • The MS-DOS version of the game is an adventure game with combat sections by Spirit of Discovery.[18][21] Batman views areas via video feeds in the Batcave before searching them for clues.[18]
                      • 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.[18]
                      • 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.[18]



                      Original release date(s):[22]
                        Release years by system:
                        Game Boy
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                        • 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.[23]
                        • Robin is a playable character for two levels, in place of Batman. The game is only one player.[24]



                        Original release date(s):[25]
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                          Sega Genesis, Sega-CD, SNES
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                          • 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.



                          Original release date(s):[26]
                            Release years by system:
                            Game Boy, Game Gear, Mega Drive, SNES, Microsoft Windows
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                            • 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.
                            • Graphics for the characters are digitized actors, rendered as sprites. This is consistent with Mortal Kombat's graphics at the time.


                            The Adventures of Batman and Robin Activity Center

                            Original release date(s):[27]
                            1996
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                            Microsoft Windows
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                            Original release date(s):[28][29]
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                              Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows
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                              Original release date(s):[30]
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                                game.com, PlayStation
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                                Original release date(s):[31]
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                                  Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, PlayStation
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                                  Original release date(s):[32]
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                                    Game Boy Color
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                                    Original release date(s):[33]
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                                      PlayStation
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                                      • A racing game based on The New Batman Adventures animated series, developed by Ubisoft.



                                      Original release date(s):[34]
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                                        Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
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                                        Original release date(s):[37]
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                                          Nintendo GameCube, Xbox
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                                          Batman: Justice Unbalanced

                                          Original release date(s):[39]
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                                            Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
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                                            • 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.[40]
                                            • Players guide Batman and Robin through five activities, each of which has multiple puzzles and three difficulty levels.[40]


                                            Batman: Toxic Chill

                                            Original release date(s):[41]
                                              Release years by system:
                                              Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
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                                              • 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.[41]
                                              • 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.[41]



                                              Original release date(s):[42][43]
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                                                Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
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                                                • Introduces the new Batman universe character Sin Tzu, who was created by the artist Jim Lee.[42]



                                                Original release date(s):[44][45]
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                                                  Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Mobile Phones, PlayStation 2, Xbox
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                                                  Original release date(s):[48][49]
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                                                    Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
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                                                    • 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. Batman vocal effects is provided by Steven Blum[50]



                                                    Original release date(s):[51][52][53]
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                                                      PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X
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                                                      Original release date(s):
                                                      September 7, 2010
                                                      Release years by system:
                                                      Wii, Nintendo DS
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                                                      • The video game was developed by WayForward Technologies and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.



                                                      Original release date(s):[57][58]
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                                                        Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Mac OS X
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                                                        • Sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum. Features Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their roles of Batman and the Joker respectively.
                                                        • Mark Hamill had previously stated this as the last time he would voice the Joker. This changed with the release of Batman: Arkham Knight in 2015.[59]



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                                                          Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
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                                                          Original release date(s):
                                                          October 25, 2013
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                                                          Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PC
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                                                          Original release date(s):
                                                          October 25, 2013
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                                                          PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360



                                                          Original release date(s):[60]
                                                          December 2013
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                                                          Arcade
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                                                          Open-world driving game featuring ten different Batmobiles.[61]



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                                                            Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS
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                                                              PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
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                                                                TBA


                                                                Video games featuring Batman

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                                                                Original release date(s):[63]
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                                                                  Mega Drive, Virtual Console
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                                                                  • This 16-bit Sega game features an unauthorized Batman appearance as a boss antagonist.[64]



                                                                  Original release date(s):[65]
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                                                                    Mega Drive, SNES
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                                                                    Original release date(s):[66]
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                                                                      Game Boy Advance
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                                                                      Original release date(s):[67]
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                                                                        Game Boy Advance
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                                                                        Original release date(s):[68]
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                                                                          Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox
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                                                                          Original release date(s):[69]
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                                                                            Game Boy Advance
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                                                                            Original release date(s):[70]
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                                                                              PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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                                                                              • Batman, the Joker and Catwoman are playable characters in this crossover fighting game.[71]
                                                                              • 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.



                                                                              Original release date(s):[72]
                                                                              January 11, 2011
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                                                                              PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4
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                                                                                Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3
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                                                                                • Multiplayer game set in Gotham City.
                                                                                • Batman himself appears from afar in the opening cinematic



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                                                                                  Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
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                                                                                  • 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.



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                                                                                    Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PC
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                                                                                    Batman is first seen battling Deadshot. At first he does not trust Maxwell and Lily, but he gains their trust when Maxwell helps him defeat Deadshot. After Maxwell gains the starite from the Joker, Batman lets them use the Batcave as a place to stay. Later, at Wayne Manor, Batman and Maxwell battle Ra's Al Ghul and his minions. Batman is later seen in the final battle on Braniac's ship, where he defeats the Joker and Harley Quinn, but is teleported by Braniac afterwards. At the end of the game, Batman is among the heroes who bid Maxwell and Lily farewell. His origin is also a playable bonus level.



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                                                                                      Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mac OS X, iOS
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                                                                                      Original release date(s):
                                                                                      March 26, 2015
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                                                                                      Microsoft Windows
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                                                                                      Original release date(s):
                                                                                      September 27, 2015
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                                                                                      PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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                                                                                      Batman mobile phone games

                                                                                      Title Details
                                                                                      Batman Begins

                                                                                      Original release date(s):[73]
                                                                                      2005
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                                                                                      Mobile phone
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                                                                                      Original release date(s):[74]
                                                                                      2008
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                                                                                      Mobile phone, Smartphone
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                                                                                      The Dark Knight

                                                                                      Original release date(s):
                                                                                      2008
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                                                                                      Mobile phone
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                                                                                      The Dark Knight: Batmobile Game

                                                                                      Original release date(s):
                                                                                      December 29, 2008
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                                                                                      iPhone
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                                                                                      • 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):[75]
                                                                                      2009
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                                                                                      Mobile phone
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                                                                                      Batman: Guardian of Gotham

                                                                                      Original release date(s):[76]
                                                                                      2010
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                                                                                      Mobile phone
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                                                                                      Original release date(s):[77]
                                                                                        Release years by system:
                                                                                        iOS, Android


                                                                                        The Dark Knight Rises

                                                                                        Original release date(s):
                                                                                        2012
                                                                                        Release years by system:
                                                                                        iOS, Android
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                                                                                        Original release date(s):
                                                                                        October 16, 2013
                                                                                        Release years by system:
                                                                                        iOS, Android


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