Marvel Rivals
Action
Free To Play
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
In-App Purchases
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Family Sharing

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

Developers: NetEase Games
Publishers: NetEase Games
Release Date: 5 Dec, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 143k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(77%)
fun gameplay
comic visuals
variety of characters
friend play
season 9 changes
microtransactions
visual clutter
poor optimization
toxic community
bad matchmaking
chaotic gameplay
Overall player sentiment reflects a strong appreciation for the diverse characters and fun gameplay but is dampened by significant performance issues and criticism of recent updates. While the introduction of new abilities and team-up systems has added depth for some, it has also been viewed as disruptive and unbalanced by others. Despite these challenges, the game maintains a strong fanbase willing to engage with its content amid ongoing optimization and community behavior concerns.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a wide variety of characters with unique play styles and abilities, which has been praised by players.
  • Many players find the game to be fun, especially when played with friends.
  • The comic-book visuals and character designs are appreciated by fans of the Marvel universe.
  • There is a wealth of skins and cosmetic options available for customization, which some players enjoy.
  • Negative Points

  • Players frequently complain about poor optimization, leading to high system resource usage and frequent performance issues.
  • Season 9 has received significant criticism for introducing unbalanced changes, excessive visual clutter, and a chaotic gameplay experience.
  • The matchmaking system is often criticized for being unreliable and for creating unfair matchups.
  • There are many reports of a toxic community and poor sportsmanship in both casual and competitive matches.
  • Mixed Points

  • The addition of new updates and teams ups is seen as both refreshing and overwhelming, with some players enjoying the variety and others finding it disrupting to gameplay balance.
  • While some players appreciate the game for being free-to-play with lots of content, others criticize the influence of microtransactions and the focus on gooner-styled skins.
  • Common Themes

  • Performance issues and optimization problems are a recurring theme among players.
  • The chaotic and cluttered visual effects in battles are a persistent complaint.
  • The community is often mentioned as toxic, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Players have mixed feelings about the introduction of Season 9's changes, with many advocating for a rollback or more balanced adjustments.
  • Updated 7/14/2026, 12:01:23 AM UTC