The Marvel universe continues to expand across movies, series, and video games, creating an ever-growing ecosystem for fans and a new Marvel year. This year is especially exciting because a new Avengers movie is set to arrive in cinemas, promising another spectacular chapter for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. While we wait for their return on the big screen, Marvel’s presence in gaming is becoming stronger than ever, with new titles that reinterpret the superheroes in different styles and genres.
Inspired by Hero Shooters
Marvel Rivals clearly takes inspiration from modern team-based hero shooters like Overwatch. The game blends fast-paced action with character-specific abilities, encouraging teamwork and strategic coordination rather than simple button-mashing. Each hero feels distinct, with unique powers that fit their personality, making the gameplay both competitive and faithful to the Marvel universe.
Dotemu’s Retro Touch
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a side-scrolling beat ’em up that pays homage to classic arcade games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge — and that’s no coincidence. Behind the project is Dotemu, the same studio that revived the genre with Shredder’s Revenge. Their signature style shines through in fluid animations, colorful pixel art, and cooperative gameplay that feels nostalgic yet modern at the same time.
Arc System’s Stylish Fighting Vision
With Marvel Tokon, legendary developer Arc System Works — creators of Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ — are crafting their own high-octane Marvel fighting game. Expect flashy combos, dramatic special moves, and a distinct anime-inspired visual style blended with iconic Marvel heroes and villains. It’s shaping up to be a deep, technical, and visually spectacular fighter for both casual players and competitive fans.
A Truly Marvel Year
Taken together, these games show how diverse and polished Marvel titles have become. On top of that, this year will also see the arrival of Wolverine, developed by the same studio that created Marvel’s Spider-Man, raising expectations even higher for storytelling, gameplay, and cinematic presentation. Between the new Avengers movie and this incredible lineup of games, it’s clear: this is truly a Marvel year.