Batman: Arkham Origins review

Batman: Arkham Origins is the Arkham prequel, set several years before Arkham Asylum. WB Games Montréal frames it around a single Christmas Eve on which eight assassins from the DC Comics universe are hired to kill a young, unrefined Batman, and the player meets many of his future enemies for the first time. Detective work gets a new Case File system that lets you rebuild crime scenes in real time using Batman's cowl sensors and the Batcomputer. The Steam page states that online services ended on December 4, 2016, so only the single-player campaign remains, though it can still be played offline. English Steam reviews are 89% positive across 22,255 reviews, below the three Rocksteady games and the LEGO and Telltale sequels. Hardware needs are light, at 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage, and it costs $19.99. It ranks fourth because it repeats Arkham City's formula with fewer new ideas.

Who it is for

fans who want an early-career Batman story

Price

$19.99 one-time on Steam.

The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service. $19.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Prequel set several years before Arkham Asylum and Arkham City
• Christmas Eve story where eight assassins from the DC Comics universe hunt Batman
• Case File system for analyzing crime reconstructions in real time
• Expanded Gotham City map
• Single-player campaign playable offline

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 89% of 22,255 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Runs on 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage
• Strength: $19.99 on Steam
• Weakness: Online services were retired on December 4, 2016, per the Steam page
• Weakness: Made by WB Games Montréal rather than Rocksteady
• Weakness: Steam still lists a broadband connection under minimum requirements

Key facts

• Developer: WB Games Montréal, Splash Damage
• On Steam since: October 24, 2013
• English Steam reviews: 89% positive of 22,255
• Minimum RAM: 2 GB
• Storage: 20 GB

Where it ranks

Batman: Arkham Origins is No. 4 in our Best Batman Games verdict.