Set earlier than the main Rocksteady trilogy, Batman: Arkham Origins is the “year two” chapter in the Arkham range, putting you in the cowl as a less-polished Batman on Christmas Eve. It sits alongside Arkham Asylum and Arkham City as a third-person action-stealth brawler, competing with other superhero beat-’em-ups by leaning on freeflow combat, predator takedowns and detective-style investigation.

Is it worth playing if you’ve already done Asylum and City?

Yes, if you want more of that rhythm-based combat and gadget-driven stealth, with a slightly rougher edge. The prequel angle means familiar faces arrive with different dynamics, and the “most wanted” setup keeps the pacing brisk as you move between story missions and side cases. It’s a solid pick for anyone who likes methodical stealth rooms broken up by punchy arena fights.

• Steam (PC) — ties into your library for saves, updates and achievements.
• Single-player focus — story-led campaign with optional detective cases for extra variety.