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: 74k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(79%)
fun gameplay
Marvel characters
great visuals
frequent updates
better than Overwatch
competitive aspect
art design
community engagement
unbalanced matchmaking
toxic community
performance issues
aggressive monetization
flawed updates
The general sentiment of the reviews is a mix of enjoyment and frustration. Many players appreciate the game's fun gameplay, graphics, and Marvel character roster. However, matchmaking and community toxicity are major points of contention, with performance issues and balance changes adding to the mixed feelings. While some players remain hopeful for improvements, others express concern that current issues will persist despite a strong foundation.

Positive Points

  • Many players praise the game for its fun and engaging gameplay, particularly when playing with friends.
  • The game is appreciated for its wide roster of characters, appealing to Marvel fans and offering diverse hero choices.
  • The graphics and art design receive positive feedback, enhancing the visual appeal of the game.
  • Content updates and events are frequent, keeping the game lively and engaging.
  • The game is often compared favorably to other hero shooters, particularly Overwatch, with some players preferring it over the competition.
  • Negative Points

  • Matchmaking is heavily criticized, with many reviews describing it as unbalanced and frustrating.
  • Game performance is often mentioned as a problem, with reports of lag, crashes, and poor optimization.
  • The community is frequently described as toxic, with issues such as trolling, flaming, and hostility causing frustration for many players.
  • Complaints about microtransactions and aggressive monetization practices are common.
  • Updates and balance changes are often perceived as flawed, either worsening the game or failing to address key issues such as unbalanced characters.
  • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the competitive aspect of the game, others feel it fosters a toxic environment and is plagued by unbalanced matchmaking.
  • The game's art and character designs are praised, but some feel the focus on appearances detracts from gameplay quality.
  • Community engagement with developers is noted, though some players feel that important feedback is ignored in favor of new content releases.
  • Common Themes

  • The game is frequently compared to Overwatch, both positively and negatively, with some players seeing it as a better alternative and others preferring Overwatch.
  • Issues with matchmaking and community toxicity are recurring themes in the reviews.
  • The Marvel character lineup is a significant appeal for many players, despite gameplay criticisms.
  • Updated 9/17/2025, 12:02:45 AM UTC