Marvel's Spider-Man review

Marvel's Spider-Man is the easiest game to enjoy on this list and the best pick for players who want something lighter. Sony's page describes a collaboration between Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games and Marvel that stars a Peter Parker who has spent eight years behind the mask and is already a crime-fighting expert. Combat is improvisational, with dynamic acrobatics, fluid urban traversal and environmental takedowns, and Sony calls Marvel's New York Insomniac's most expansive and interactive world yet. The store page lists PS4 Pro Enhanced and Game Help support, and its content descriptors are milder than the M-rated games above: blood, drug reference, language, mild suggestive themes and violence. A used disc lists at $29.99 at DKOldies, which is $10 more than God of War. The open-world side content can repeat, and the store page does not publish a player count. For quick sessions and a fun city to move through, it is hard to beat.

Who it is for

Players who want fast, fun traversal and a lighter tone than the other top picks.

Price

Used PS4 disc from $29.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $29.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Peter Parker after eight years behind the mask
• Improvisational combat, acrobatics and fluid urban traversal
• Marvel's New York, which Sony calls Insomniac's most expansive world yet
• Original story with reimagined characters from Peter's life
• PS4 Pro Enhanced and Game Help supported

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Swinging through the city is easy to pick up and fun right away
• Strength: Milder content descriptors than the M-rated story games above
• Strength: Original story built with Marvel rather than a film tie-in
• Weakness: At $29.99 used it costs more than God of War
• Weakness: Open-world side activities can feel repetitive
• Weakness: Player count is not published on the store page

Key facts

• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Developer: Insomniac Games, with Marvel
• Content descriptors: Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
• Enhancements: PS4 Pro Enhanced
• Help feature: Game Help supported

Where it ranks

Marvel's Spider-Man is No. 3 in our Best PS4 Games verdict.