Batman: Arkham Asylum
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Mac · Ouya · Nintendo Switch
- Release
- Xbox 360 Aug 25, 2009 PlayStation 3 Aug 25, 2009 Xbox 360 Aug 28, 2009 PlayStation 3 Aug 28, 2009 PlayStation 3 Aug 31, 2009 PlayStation 3 Sep 03, 2009 Xbox 360 Sep 03, 2009 PC (Microsoft Windows) Sep 15, 2009 PC (Microsoft Windows) Sep 18, 2009 PC (Microsoft Windows) Sep 18, 2009 Xbox 360 Jan 14, 2010 PlayStation 3 Jan 14, 2010 Mac Nov 03, 2011 Mac Nov 15, 2011 Ouya May 28, 2014 Nintendo Switch Dec 01, 2023
- Credits
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EI
Eidos Interactive
RS
Rocksteady Studios
P
Playcast-media
WB
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Board status
- —
About
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.