Marvel Rivals review

Marvel Rivals is fourth, just behind Apex Legends, and the best free choice for team shooter fans who want a famous cast. NetEase's Steam page describes a Super Hero team-based PVP shooter with 6v6 matches, a roster drawn from the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men and more, and destructible maps that range from Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099. Its signature system is Team-Up skills, where two heroes combine powers, for example Rocket Raccoon riding on Groot's back or Hulk charging Iron Man's armor with Gamma energy. Each season adds new heroes and maps. Steam lists online PvP, online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer, and the game is free with in-app purchases. On the downside, 75% of 307,424 Steam reviews are positive, it requires a third-party EULA and NetEase anti-cheat, and the six-player teams can feel chaotic for new players. We compared documented features; we did not test balance or servers.

Who it is for

Marvel fans and hero shooter players who want quick 6v6 team fights.

Price

Free to play on Steam; optional in-app purchases.

Play Marvel Rivals Free To Play
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 6v6 team-based PvP shooter
• Roster from the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men and more
• Team-Up skills that combine two heroes' powers
• Destructible maps from Asgard to Tokyo 2099
• New heroes and maps each season

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free with a large licensed Marvel roster
• Strength: Cross-platform multiplayer listed on Steam
• Strength: Team-Up skills reward coordination
• Weakness: 75% of 307,424 Steam reviews are positive, the lowest share among the Steam games here
• Weakness: Requires agreement to a separate EULA and anti-cheat
• Weakness: Cosmetics are the main paid content

Key facts

• Price: Free to play
• Developer: NetEase Games
• Steam release: Dec 5, 2024
• Format: 6v6
• Steam reviews: 75% positive of 307,424

Where it ranks

Marvel Rivals is No. 5 in our Best Free Online Games verdict.