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Game · 2009

Batman: Arkham Asylum

developed by Rocksteady Studios

7.0 Average· 95% recommend95% of players who rated it recommend this game
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Summary

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.

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Batman: Arkham Asylum screenshot
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More from this series

  • Batman: Arkham City

Game activity

  • Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
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  • Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
  • Batman Arkham Origins: Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
  • Batman: Arkham Knight
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    Release

    Aug25

    Released worldwide

    August 25, 2009
    PC
    Sep 15, 2009
    macOS
    Nov 3, 2011
    Ouya
    May 28, 2014

    Information

    Developer
    Rocksteady Studios
    Publisher
    Eidos InteractivePlaycast-mediaWarner Bros. Games
    Genres
    AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em up
    Platforms
    PS3PCXbox 360Switch

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    Reviews

    • Open review
      sspiegel
      9/10
      on PCAug 15, 2026
      eski bilgisayarımın kaldırdığı sınırlı oyunlardan olduğu için yeri başka bende serideki favorim
    • Open review
      sercan
      8/10
      Aug 16, 2026
      Batman serisinin ilk oyunu, güzel ama bazılarını sonlara doğru sıkabilir ama kesinlikle oynanması gereken bir oyun ve seri. Batman'e sevgim bu oyunla başladı. Altın
    • Open review
      Cai
      5/10
      Aug 15, 2026
      First & first Arkham game
    • Open review
      ugrdrms
      9/10
      on SwitchJan 7, 2026
      Over time, I had forgotten just how impressive the first game really was. Setting aside how ahead of its time it was and how it set the gold standard for melee combat, this game is still rock solid. The areas where its age shows the most are probably the visuals, but even there, since it never aimed for a realistic style, I don’t think it looks outdated. The combat is endlessly satisfying no matter how long you play. Exploring Arkham Island is genuinely enjoyable, and because the map is relatively limited in size, the game does its best to keep it feeling dynamic as the story progresses. Collecting Riddler trophies is fun, and the extra modes provide enough content to keep you engaged for quite a while longer. In short, it satisfies on a technical level, it satisfies in terms of content, and as a Batman fan, it absolutely satisfies me. Above all, it reminded me how games used to expand playtime before the open-world boom—by adding meaningful extras without ever diluting the experience.
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    Batman: Arkham

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    More from this series

    • Batman: Arkham City
    • Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
    • Batman: Arkham Origins
    • Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
    • Batman Arkham Origins: Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
    • Batman: Arkham Knight

    Information

    Developer
    Rocksteady Studios
    Publisher
    Eidos InteractivePlaycast-mediaWarner Bros. Games
    Genres
    AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em up
    Platforms
    PS3PCXbox 360Switch

    Community

    7.0
    Average
    48
    Ratings
    95%
    Recommend

    How players play it

    101 players
  • 70Beat / Played
  • 5playing
  • 23in backlog
  • 3dropped it
  • On Firetale, Batman: Arkham Asylum holds a 7.0/10 community average across 48 player ratings, with 7/10 as the most frequent score (35% of ratings) and 95% of reviewers recommending it (Positive). Out of 101 members who logged a status, 41 marked it as Beat, 29 marked it as Played, 5 are currently playing or paused, 23 have it in their backlog or wishlist, 3 marked it as Quit. PC is the most commonly logged platform for Batman: Arkham Asylum on Firetale (90% of platform-tagged logs).

    Questions about Batman: Arkham Asylum+
    What is Batman: Arkham Asylum's player rating on Firetale?
    Batman: Arkham Asylum has an average player score of 7.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings on Firetale. The most common individual rating is 7/10 (17 ratings). 33% of members scored it 8/10 or higher.
    Is Batman: Arkham Asylum worth playing according to Firetale players?
    95% of Firetale members who left a recommendation verdict recommend playing Batman: Arkham Asylum (Positive, based on 20 votes). Among members who selected Beat, Played or Quit, 96% selected Beat or Played (41 Beat, 29 Played, 3 Quit). Played is used for endless or multiplayer games and does not indicate completion.
    What platforms is Batman: Arkham Asylum available on?
    Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009) is listed on Firetale for PS3, PC, Xbox 360, Switch, macOS, Ouya.