5 Marvel Games You Should Play Before Marvel Rivals

We have some good picks for this list.
We have some good picks for this list. / Marvel Entertainment

NetEase and Marvel Games recently announced their upcoming title, Marvel Rivals. The PvP shooter looks promising, with iconic Marvel characters, breathtaking visuals, and an Overwatch-like playstyle.

As of now, there's no release date for the game. Here are some titles players should try before Marvel Rivals is released.  

5 Marvel Games You Should Play Before Marvel Rivals

Marvel Snap

  • Developer/Publisher: Second Dinner Studios, Inc./Nuverse
  • Genre: Digital collectible card game
  • Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows
  • Price: Free

One of the most popular Marvel mobile games is Marvel Snap. The game is simple to grasp, free to play, and fun! Players must build their card decks and use strategy to outsmart their opponents. Marvel Snap is mainly praised for its innovative mechanics and approachable nature, so it's worth a shot.

Marvel's Spider-Man

  • Developer/Publisher: Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Genre: Action-adventure
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows
  • Price: $59.99 (Remastered on PC), $24.99 until 4/11/24, then $49.99 (Remastered on PS5), $39.99 (PS4)

This action-packed adventure gives fans an original Spider-Man story. Play as Peter Parker and battle some of the most iconic Marvel villains while roaming the busy streets of New York. Marvel's Spider-Man offers fluid traversal, entertaining combat, and a compelling story about a hero's struggle to balance his personal and crime-fighting life. 

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 

  • Developer/Publisher: Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Genre: Action-adventure
  • Platforms: PlayStation 5
  • Price: $69.99

The sequel to the previous entry kicks the action up a notch by letting players become two Spider-Men. Miles Morales and Peter Parker must work together to confront Kraven the Hunter, who prays on superhumans, and the Venom Symbiote, which threatens to take over the world. Combat is more dynamic than ever, as players can use both Miles and Peter's unique abilities.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

  • Developer/Publisher: Eidos-Montréal/ Square Enix
  • Genre: Action-adventure
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
  • Price: $59.99 (or less depending on platform)

After a mission to capture a beast goes wrong, the Guardians of the Galaxy realize they've disrupted the galaxy's peace. Players must lead the crew to make things right as things get more chaotic by the second. Become Peter Quill, make important team decisions, explore the universe, and battle powerful cosmic villains in this adventure amongst the stars.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 

  • Developer/Publisher: Traveller's Tales/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
  • Genre: Action, Adventure
  • Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
  • Price: $19.99

This one's a little older than the others, but it's worth mentioning. In LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Earth is in imminent danger when Loki and other villains plan to make a superweapon capable of mass destruction. Players travel through iconic places in the Marvel Universe, enjoy an original storyline, and become several superheroes on their quest to stop the evildoers.