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Batman: Arkham Asylum cover
Video game · 2009

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Released 25 August 2009 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, Ouya and 2 more

Developer
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Made in
London, United Kingdom
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Themes
Action, Science fiction, Horror, Stealth, Open world
Series
Batman: Arkham
METACRITIC91
IGDB CRITICS895 reviews
IGDB PLAYERS862,594 ratings

About Batman: Arkham Asylum

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.

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

PlayStation 325 August 2009
Xbox 36025 August 2009
PC15 September 2009
Mac3 November 2011
Ouya28 May 2014
Nintendo Switch1 December 2023
PlayStation 4later, date unknown

Screenshots

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Videos

Batman: Arkham Asylum: Gameplay VideoBatman: Arkham Asylum: Trailer

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Sources: Wikidata, IGDB, Wikipedia's release lists.