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

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: 42k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(78%)
fun gameplay
Marvel characters
team dynamics
frequent updates
addictive
character balance
love-hate relationship
toxic community
poor optimization
unbalanced matchmaking
technical issues
The general sentiment around the game is mixed but leans towards frustration with matchmaking and community issues. Players enjoy the array of Marvel characters and find the game conceptually engaging with unique hero dynamics. However, technical problems and a problematic community severely impact enjoyment. Many express a love-hate relationship where the compelling elements are weighed down by significant flaws.

Positive Points

  • Many players praise the game's enjoyable gameplay and mechanics, highlighting that it provides fun, thrilling matches, especially with friends.
  • The wide range of Marvel characters and customization options is well-received, allowing fans to engage with their favorite heroes and villains.
  • Players appreciate the creative and engaging hero abilities and team-based dynamics that enhance strategic gameplay.
  • The game's frequent content updates keep it fresh and dynamic for returning players.
  • Negative Points

  • Matchmaking is heavily criticized, with many players experiencing unbalanced games, either getting stomped or doing the stomping.
  • The community is often deemed toxic, with players frequently encountering rude and disruptive behavior.
  • Technical issues such as poor optimization, frequent crashes, and game performance issues on both high-end and mid-range PCs are major complaints.
  • There is significant criticism of the game's monetization and cosmetic focus, which some players feel detracts from gameplay improvements or balance.
  • Mixed Points

  • Some players find the game addictive and engaging despite its flaws, indicating a love-hate relationship.
  • There are mixed feelings on character balance, with some enjoying the variety and others finding it frustrating due to perceptions of overpowered or underpowered heroes.
  • Reviews are divided on the game's progress in improving competitive dynamics, with some noting improvements and others finding them lacking.
  • Common Themes

  • Players frequently compare the game to Overwatch, often describing it as either an improved or inferior version depending on their perspective.
  • The game's connection to the Marvel IP is both a draw and a point of contention, with players loving the theme but also feeling it overshadows gameplay improvements.
  • The emotional impact of the game is notable, with players discussing both the joy of winning and the frustration of persistent issues, often in colorful terms.
  • Updated 5/5/2026, 12:01:00 AM UTC