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: Dec 5, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 93k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(79%)
fun gameplay
comic accurate
great characters
good with friends
enjoyable multiplayer
love-hate relationship
fanservice
game inconsistencies
comparison to Overwatch
toxic community
poor matchmaking
bad optimization
balance issues
large file size
The general sentiment about the game is one of polarization. While players frequently find the gameplay to be fun, engaging, and true to Marvel lore, there is widespread frustration regarding the community, matchmaking, and optimization issues. Despite these concerns, the unique character roster and entertainment value keep many players coming back, leading to a complicated relationship of enjoyment tempered with criticism.

Positive Points

  • The game is considered very fun and entertaining by many players.
  • It is praised for being more comic-accurate than other franchise counterparts.
  • The variety of Marvel characters and heroes is appreciated.
  • The game offers an enjoyable multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
  • There are a lot of positive comparisons to other similar games, like Overwatch.
  • Negative Points

  • The community is described as toxic, hindering the overall player experience.
  • Players criticize the game's optimization and file size issues.
  • There are major complaints about the game's matchmaking and EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking), leading to unfair team compositions.
  • Character balance is often deemed poor, with certain heroes being overpowered or underpowered.
  • Monetization and incentivization practices, like the use of chrono tokens, are criticized.
  • Mixed Points

  • Many players express love for the game despite the flaws, highlighting a love-hate relationship.
  • The fanservice and character skins are both criticized and enjoyed.
  • The experience is inconsistent, with some matches being very enjoyable and others frustrating.
  • Common Themes

  • Matchmaking issues are a frequent topic, with players finding both skill-based and engagement-based systems flawed.
  • The reference to the game being 'more comic-accurate' than other Marvel-related media is a recurring compliment.
  • Players often compare the game to Overwatch and other hero shooters, noting both similarities and differences.
  • A strong mention of toxic behavior within the community surfaces repeatedly.
  • Updated 2/8/2026, 12:01:01 AM UTC