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: 62k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(78%)
fun gameplay
Marvel characters
art direction
casual modes
unique abilities
character balance
addictive
updates
graphical style
hero designs
matchmaking
optimization
toxic community
monetization
performance issues
The general sentiment among reviews is highly mixed. Many players enjoy the Marvel character integration and find the gameplay fun, but this is often overshadowed by frustration with the matchmaking and performance issues. The community's toxicity and perceived exploitation through monetization contribute significantly to negative experiences. Overall, the game garners a love-hate relationship with players, with its positives frequently counterbalanced by its flaws.

Positive Points

  • Many players find the game fun and engaging, particularly praising the Marvel character roster and unique abilities.
  • The game is often compared positively to Overwatch in terms of gameplay enjoyment, with some players preferring it for its creative hero designs and abilities.
  • The art direction, graphics, and character design are frequently highlighted as strong points of the game.
  • Some players appreciate the casual modes and events, finding them entertaining.
  • Negative Points

  • There is significant criticism of the game's matchmaking system, which many describe as unfair, leading to imbalanced and frustrating match experiences.
  • The game is heavily criticized for performance issues, with reports of poor optimization, crashes, and high system demands.
  • The community is often described as toxic, with frequent mentions of throwers, smurfs, and a negative environment.
  • The monetization practices, particularly related to skins and content prioritization, are seen as exploitative and detracting from the game's quality.
  • Mixed Points

  • There are mixed feelings about the balance of characters, with some players appreciating the diversity and others finding it leads to unfair and unbalanced matches.
  • The game's graphical style and frequent updates are appreciated by some but seen as contributing to the performance issues by others.
  • The game's addictive nature is viewed positively by some as engaging, but negatively by others who feel trapped in a cycle of frustration.
  • Common Themes

  • Matchmaking and balance are recurring issues mentioned by many players across reviews.
  • The appeal of Marvel characters and lore is a strong draw for players.
  • The negative impact of a toxic community is a common concern.
  • Frequent updates and changes, both positive and negative, are noted by players.
  • Updated 5/11/2026, 12:01:37 AM UTC