Batman: Arkham Asylum: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009) is a hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios, available on PS3, Ouya, PC, Mac, X360, Switch. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 87/100 on IGDB.

What is Batman: Arkham Asylum about?

Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles.

Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.

Key details

Batman: Arkham Asylum was released in 2009 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, Ouya, PC, Mac, X360, Switch. Developer: Rocksteady Studios.

Should you play Batman: Arkham Asylum?

With a 87/100 aggregate score, Batman: Arkham Asylum ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.