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Batman™: Arkham Origins

Batman™: Arkham Origins

As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.

90%
Very Positive
DevelopersSplash Damage, WB Games Montreal
PublisherWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Release DateOct 24, 2013
$19.99
Peak Players24.9K
Metacritic74
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Batman™: Arkham Origins is frequently cited as the 'black sheep' of the franchise, yet it is highly praised for having the best boss battles in the series and a unique Christmas Eve atmosphere. While the narrative and core gameplay remain strong, the experience is significantly hampered by persistent technical issues, including game-breaking bugs and save file corruption.

Pros

  • Features arguably the best and most memorable boss fights in the entire Arkham series.95%
  • Atmospheric setting during Christmas Eve provides a unique and festive aesthetic for a Batman game.90%
  • Core gameplay mechanics remain consistent and satisfying for fans of the previous entries.85%
  • Strong narrative and high-quality DLC content that effectively expands the story.80%
  • Visuals and graphics have aged remarkably well and still look impressive.75%

Cons

  • Riddled with technical bugs that can cause soft-locks or prevent quest completion.95%
  • High risk of save file corruption and a lack of multiple manual save slots to mitigate progress loss.90%
  • Perceived as lacking the polish and 'soul' found in the Rocksteady-developed trilogy.70%
  • Post-game content can feel like repetitive busywork compared to the main story.65%
  • Frustrating collision issues where the player character can get stuck in the environment.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Community mods are available to help players obtain defunct multiplayer achievements.
  • Highly recommended for players looking to experience the Arkham series in chronological order.
Confidence: 60%
Based on the 184 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 2, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
651
Peak · last 90 days
1.6K
All-time peak
24.9K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
95%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews65.3K
Positive: 58.7K (90%)Negative: 6.6K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

25h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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