List of Batman video games

• An isometric action-adventure game developed by Jon Ritman with graphics by Bernie Drummond, released by Manchester-based Ocean Software.^[2][3]
• Ritman and Drummond went on to create Head Over Heels using a modified version of the Batman game engine, allowing the game to feature two playable characters.^[2]

• 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]

• 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]

• Inspired by the 1989 Batman film.

• Inspired by the 1989 Batman film.

• Inspired by the 1989 Batman film.

• 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]

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

• 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.

• 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]

• 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]

• 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.

• 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.

• A puzzle game released by Gryphon Software Corp. based on the The Adventures of Batman and Robin animated series.

• Acclaim Entertainment release, a scrolling beat 'em up. The player controls either Batman or Robin and has to guide them through various stages that are taken from the 1995 movie.

• Known as Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker in Europe.
• A sidescrolling beat 'em up based on the animated film of the same name, developed by Kemco and published by Ubisoft.

• Developed by Ubisoft and based on the animated series The New Batman Adventures.

• A racing game based on The New Batman Adventures animated series, developed by Ubisoft.

• A platform game with third-person shooter elements also based on The New Batman Adventures.^[35][36]

• The game's plot was co-written by Scott Peterson of DC Comics and Kenji Terada, a Final Fantasy writer.^[38]

• 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]

• 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]

• Introduces the new Batman universe character Sin Tzu, who was created by the artist Jim Lee.^[42]

• Based on the film, developed by Eurocom and published by EA Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.^[46]
• Features a number of different styles of play, such as stealth, platforming and driving.^[47]

• 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]

• Developed from and by Rocksteady Studios and published by Eidos. Features Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Arleen Sorkin from Batman: The Animated Series,^[54] reprising their roles of Batman, the Joker, and Harley Quinn respectively.^[55]
• The PlayStation 3 version contains exclusive Joker challenge levels in the form of downloadable content.^[56]

• The video game was developed by WayForward Technologies and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

• Sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum. Features Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their roles of Batman and the Joker respectively.
• This is the last time Mark Hamill voices the Joker.^[59]

• Sequel to Lego Batman: The Videogame and it is the first Lego game to have voice acting.
• Batman is voiced by Troy Baker who would later go to voice the Joker in Batman: Arkham Origins and Superman in Infinite Crisis

• Prequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.
• Unlike Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, the game is not developed by Rocksteady Studios. Warner Bros. Games Montréal, co-developer of Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition, develop Arkham Origins, with additional development by Splash Damage for the game's multiplayer feature.
• Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill do not reprise their roles as Batman and the Joker, respectively. Instead, Roger Craig Smith voices Batman and Troy Baker voices the Joker.
• This is the first game in the Batman: Arkham series to feature multiplayer.
• Troy Baker received praise for his performance as the Joker and ended up in Entertainment Weekly's Best of 2013 for best breakout actor in video game industry for his performance as the Joker alongside his performance in BioShock Infinite and The Last of Us.

Open-world driving game featuring ten different Batmobiles.

• Sequel to Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.

• Sequel to Batman: Arkham City. Features Kevin Conroy reprising his role of Batman.
• This will be the first Batman game to receive a "Mature" rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board.^[61]

• This 16-bit Sega game features an unauthorized Batman appearance as a boss antagonist.^[63]

• Released by Snowblind Studios, Batman is a main character.

• Batman, the Joker and Catwoman are playable characters in this crossover fighting game.^[70]
• 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.

• MMORPG based upon the fictional universe of DC Comics.
• Players can choose Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman as their mentor if they characters are played as heroes, or Lex Luthor, Joker, or Circe for villains.

• Multiplayer game set in Gotham City.
• Batman himself appears from afar in the opening cinematic

• 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 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.

• Video game based on The Lego Movie.

• Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game loosely based on the comic book series of the same name.

• Lego action-adventure combining various universes from Warner Bros.

• A spin-off of the film of the same name, this game is a stealth game/platformer in which Batman fights against Falcone and his henchmen.
• Published by Warner Bros. Online.

• A mobile phone spin-off of the console game Lego Batman: The Videogame.
• Published by Cobra mobile.

• Based on the film of the same name.

• This game is a rail racer/shooter that utilises the iPhone's touchscreen and orientation-sensors.
• Published by Warner Bros. Online.

• This game is a platformer in which the player alternates between using Superman and Batman for each level.
• The game's antagonist is Darkseid.
• Published by Glu Mobile.

• This game is a rail shooter that features Batman using Batarangs against the villains of Gotham City.
• The game features the Joker and Two-Face (the antagonists from the 2008 film The Dark Knight).^[75]
• Published by Glu Mobile.

• Based on the film of the same name.
• Published by Gameloft.