Rocksteady’s Arkham series sits near the top of the superhero action-adventure pile, competing with the likes of Marvel’s Spider-Man for that “you really feel like the hero” fantasy. This Steam collection bundles the core Batman trilogy into one package, mixing tight brawling, stealthy predator encounters and detective work in a set of games that still hold up for atmosphere and level design.

Who is this for — and where should you start?

If you’ve never played them, start with Arkham Asylum for the focused, metroidvania-style map and slower build, then move to Arkham City for the open-world leap and deeper combat, finishing with Arkham Knight for the most modern feel and biggest set pieces. Returning players get a convenient way to replay the full arc without juggling separate purchases.

• Three full games — a complete run through Asylum, City and Knight, with progression in combat and gadgets across the series.
• Genre mix — rhythmic freeflow fights, stealth takedowns and investigation segments to break up the pace.