Assemble your team and get ready for some superhero action! Join us as we count down our picks for the best multiplayer games featuring Marvel's iconic characters. From classic beat 'em ups to modern digital card games, we've got something for every fan of the Marvel universe. Which game is your favorite for multiplayer mayhem?
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best multiplayer games
00:14to star Marvel's impressive roster.
00:2310.
00:24Captain America and the Avengers When it comes to old school superhero games,
00:34the best of them could be found in the beat-em-up genre.
00:37This arcade gem follows Captain America, along with Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision, as they
00:42fight to stop a world-conquering plot from the Red Skull.
00:46The game included the tried and true gameplay of the genre, as well as flying shooter sections
00:50for a bit of variety.
00:52While its visuals didn't look quite as good as other Marvel beat-em-ups that would
00:56come later, it was still a quick-paced blast that made fun use of each hero's signature
01:01ability.
01:02Plus, there are a lot of great villains that show up as bosses, like Ultron, Juggernaut,
01:08and of course, Red Skull himself.
01:139.
01:18Marvel Heroes Marvel's MMORPG undeniably got off to a
01:28rough start, but once it was reworked and relaunched, plenty of players found joy in
01:33teaming up as their favorite heroes.
01:35When Doctor Doom takes out the Watcher, chaos breaks loose in the Marvel Universe, bringing
01:40together all manner of heroes to make things right.
01:43Marvel Heroes featured a ton of characters to choose from and power up.
01:49When its systems were rebalanced in 2015 and raids were introduced, the game saw a healthy
01:54player base grow, impressed by how much it had improved.
01:58Sadly, Disney shut down servers in 2017, and developer Gazillion Entertainment didn't
02:04last much longer.
02:078.
02:10The Punisher
02:15Another beat-em-up gem, Capcom's take on The Punisher still has a cult following today.
02:21It follows the Vigilante as he teams up with Nick Fury, acting as Player Two, in an attempt
02:26to take down the Kingpin and his thriving criminal organization.
02:31While both characters basically control the same, the surprising amount of weapon variety
02:35keeps gameplay feeling fresh.
02:37There are expected items of the genre like pipes, knives, and swords, but also more violent
02:43weapons you'd expect from The Punisher like guns and grenades.
02:47It's smooth, fast-paced, and bloody.
02:51But it was also praised for how it adapted the comic book look, and its visuals still
02:56look great today.
02:597.
03:03Marvel Snap
03:12Some may scoff at a mobile digital card collecting game, but if you haven't played Marvel Snap,
03:18you don't know how addictive it can be.
03:20It's easy for most players to pick up, matches only last a few minutes, and your deck consists
03:26of cards you've unlocked while playing.
03:28However, you can raise the stakes at any time, and every setting you play in comes with a
03:33different effect that can change the outcome.
03:36On top of its simple yet satisfying hook, the game has received a ton of updates, including
03:41new modes and cards, that have only made it more fun.
03:45It has been a huge success since launch, growing quickly enough to even have its own tournaments.
03:556.
03:59Lego Marvel Super Heroes
04:09Lego games are a great source for co-op, and there have been plenty of popular IPs the
04:14brand has adapted over the years.
04:17For Marvel, we have to give love to 2013's Lego Marvel Super Heroes.
04:22The story is simple, chronicling the team-up of a plethora of heroes to stop the plans
04:26of Doctor Doom, Loki, and a parade of other villains in taking over the planet.
04:32While that doesn't break new ground, the game's sense of humor is delightful all
04:36the way through.
04:37The roster is also impressive, making for varied gameplay no matter who you're playing
04:42as, and every level brings new layers of joy as you smash your way through hordes of bad
04:48guys.
04:495.
04:58X-Men
04:59Konami's take on the famous mutant team isn't just one of the best multiplayer Marvel
05:11games, it's also one of the best arcade beat-em-ups ever released.
05:16Again, the story is simple, following the X-Men as they try to thwart another plan from
05:21Magneto.
05:22But, it has a great roster to choose from.
05:25Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Storm, Cyclops, Colossus, and Dazzler each play the same,
05:30except for their own special moves that can deal heavy damage.
05:34While it may seem straightforward and repetitive, it's the very definition of a classic.
05:40It skyrocketed to popularity when it launched in arcades, and there are legions of players
05:44who still cherish those memories fondly.
05:47Plus, those visuals are timeless.
05:544.
05:57X-Men Legends 2, Rise of Apocalypse
06:06Raven Software developed several stellar Marvel action RPGs throughout the 2000s.
06:11While its predecessor is also strong, X-Men Legends 2 improves on every aspect.
06:17It was awesome seeing the X-Men team up with Magneto's forces to stop Apocalypse, adding
06:22some interesting interactions during the story.
06:24Leveling up each mutant as you played to increase their stats and abilities was a ton of fun,
06:30and especially mastering which characters paired up the best for your team.
06:34More importantly, for the purposes of this list, the game offered more enjoyment through
06:39co-op.
06:40Marvel also did the first, but Rise of Apocalypse brought the addition of online play.
06:44It also brought new powers and team-up attacks, making it a fantastic multiplayer title in
06:50its time.
06:523.
06:54Marvel Rivals The hero shooter genre has its ups and downs,
07:09but Marvel Rivals is an absolute thrill to play.
07:12It had one of the best free-to-play launches in history, meaning there were throngs of
07:17players who couldn't wait to dive in.
07:20The roster of characters is incredibly varied, from those everyone recognizes like Spider-Man,
07:25Wolverine, and the Hulk, to more obscure heroes like Squirrel Girl, Magic, and Jeff the Land
07:31Shark.
07:32No matter who you play as, though, you'll be sucked in by their wonderful abilities
07:36and the sheer addictiveness that comes from perfecting a team comp.
07:41There's nothing like clutching a narrow victory to keep you coming back for more.
07:45Since Marvel Rivals is built for longevity, we expect that feeling to last for years.
07:542.
07:58Marvel Ultimate Alliance Ask any long-time fan what their favorite
08:07Marvel co-op game is, and there's a good chance the answer will be Ultimate Alliance.
08:13After its work on X-Men Legends, Raven Software expanded its scope to include a host of Marvel
08:18heroes, brought together by Doctor Doom, who once again plays the key villain.
08:23While it shares a lot of DNA with Raven's previous games, everything just works better
08:28here, primarily because we got to pair up so many different types of heroes together
08:33for the first time.
08:34Whether they were actually playable or just popped up in the story, this was the grandest
08:39cast of characters a Marvel game had up to this point.
08:42Plus, it was just plain joy to play, especially with friends.
09:101.
09:12Marvel vs. Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes
09:22Beginning with 1994's X-Men Children of the Atom, Capcom produced some of the greatest
09:28fighting games, not only to star Marvel characters, but in existence.
09:33And that partnership peaked with Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
09:37Everything about this game is adored by fans.
09:40Every combatant features a diverse moveset that's easy to pick up, but difficult to
09:45master.
09:46And the roster itself is a wide array of popular and obscure characters.
09:50Fights move at a blisteringly fast pace, sending excitement from your fingertips to your brain
09:55as you try to keep up.
09:57It's also a visual powerhouse, featuring a timeless cartoonish aesthetic with bright
10:02colors that pop right off the screen.
10:05They just don't make them like this anymore.
10:13What Marvel game do you go to for multiplayer mayhem?
10:17Share your thoughts in the comments below.