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The best Rocksteady Studios games

The 7 best games from Rocksteady Studios, ranked from 6,993 critic and player ratings.

The best Rocksteady Studios game is Batman: Arkham Knight, with a critic score of 92/100. Updated October 2026.

  • Ranked releases span 2009 to 2026.
  • Average critic score across the 7 ranked games: 82/100.
  • 6,993 critic and player ratings behind this ranking.
  • About 19 hours to finish one of them on average (main story).

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 7 games are listed on this page, carrying 6,993 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 12 October 2026.

Top 7

01 Batman: Arkham Knight B Batman: Arkham Knight 2015 · 1,527 ratings · 3 Tier votes Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos. 92 /100
02 Batman: Arkham City A Batman: Arkham City 2011 · 2,703 ratings · 2 Tier votes Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight. 91 /100
03 Batman: Arkham Asylum A Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009 · 2,600 ratings · 5 Tier votes 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. 89 /100
04 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 2026 · 41 ratings Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love. 89 /100
05 Batman: Return to Arkham Batman: Return to Arkham 2016 · 47 ratings Batman: Return to Arkham sees the combination of two classic entries in the Batman: Arkham series make a return to modern consoles (PS4 and Xbox One) with improved graphics. Warner Bros. is remastering 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum and 2011’s Batman: Arkham City which will release in this collection package along with all of the associated DLC. 77 /100
06 Batman: Arkham VR Batman: Arkham VR 2016 · 30 ratings Your quest to clean up Gotham has only just begun – and now it’s even more terrifying than it’s ever been. Exclusive to PlayStation VR, Batman: Arkham VR lets you become the Dark Knight in a virtual reality recreation of the DC’s hero’s more iconic locations. Become the world’s greatest detective and explore places such as Wayne Manor and the Batcave as you battle in a brand new and personal story set in Rocksteady’s classic Arkham universe. 73 /100
07 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League 2024 · 45 ratings Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an action-adventure shooter developed by Rocksteady Studios. Set in Metropolis, players control Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark as they battle a brainwashed Justice League under Brainiac's control. The game features third-person combat, open-world exploration, and live-service elements. 63 /100
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What is the best Rocksteady Studios game?

Batman: Arkham Knight currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 1,527 ratings. Ranking updated October 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.