If there's a superhero that gets extremely lucky when it comes to video games, it's Marvel's very own Web-Slinger, Spider-Man. The Wall-Crawler has been present in the video game space since all the way back in 1982 in a game simply titled Spider-Man, made for the Atari 2600.
Spider-Man is a huge escape for fans, with the idea of crawling walls and web-swinging across the city being such an immersive fantasy. So, when they're given the chance to do just that, via their favorite video game systems, it's certain to be a hit (most of the time, that is). Whether it's an open-world adventure or a linear-leveled story, the best Spider-Man games are always a good time in one way or another.
9 'Spider-Man: Edge of Time' (2011)
Image via BeenoxWhile it initially didn't get as much love as it has now—due to being a spiritual successor to the ever-popular Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions—Spider-Man: Edge of Time is a really enjoyable game and really underrated. Compared to its predecessor, it's not as strong, but, all in all, this story of Spider-Men of past and future is so entertaining. It's got a very similar play style to Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, but the story is vastly different.
Spider-Man: Edge of Time opens with the shocking death of Peter Parker (Josh Keaton), the present-day iteration of Spidey. It's soon revealed to be a flash-forward to later in the playthrough and adds a sense of tension as audiences wonder if there's anything they'll be able to do to stop it. The connection between Peter Parker and Miguel O'Hara (Christopher Daniel Barnes)—2099's Wall-Crawler—leads to some great writing, and the way that the past can affect the future is wildly fun.
8 'Ultimate Spider-Man' (2005)
Image via ActivisionOne of the most popular things Marvel Comics did back in the early 2000s was kick off the ever-beloved Ultimate Marvel Universe. There's zero question, though, that the Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) comic was easily the best of the bunch and the most well-received. So praised was it, in fact, that it eventually got a video game adaptation of the "Venom" story arc in 2005's Ultimate Spider-Man.
Of all the Spider-Man video games, Ultimate Spider-Man takes the most pride in being based on a comic book. With the cutscenes being framed exactly like moving comic panels, this game absolutely spills over the rim with style. The gameplay is fun, giving people the chance to play not only as Spider-Man (Sean Marquette), but Venom (Arthur Burghardt), as well. Venom has a completely different playing style that is super unique and, honestly, just as enjoyable as the Wall-Crawler's.
7 'Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions' (2010)
Image via ActivisionBefore the Spider-Verse concept was as popular as it is today, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions hit major consoles in 2010 and brought players into control of four different Spider-Men. They got the chance to bring the iconic Amazing Spider-Man (Neil Patrick Harris), Spider-Man 2099 (Dan Gilvezan), Ultimate Spider-Man (Josh Keaton), and Spider-Man Noir (Christopher Daniel Barnes) to life. The game's multiple universes have their own visual style that adds loads of flair.
Each Spidey has their own distinct play style, keeping them all feeling special. The real highlight, however, is that each level explores a corner of each hero's universe, and their special iteration of iconic Spider-Man villains. This allows fans to not only play as four Web-Slingers, but they also get to face off against a plethora of iconic foes from the characters' mythos. In fact, it is the first appearance outside of the comics of a female Doctor Octopus—known as Doctor Octopus 2099 (Tara Strong) in this project—who would become far more well-known due to her inclusion in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
6 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' (2023)
Image via Sony Interactive EntertainmentThe release of Marvel's Spider-Man changed everything when it came out in 2018. It redefined everything that makes a Spider-Man game good, and showed audiences just how amazing a Spidey game can be if done right. So, everyone was patiently waiting for the big sequel in 2023, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. While not as great as the first outing (which was always going to be hard), this sequel is such a fun game.
While the story doesn't have as much strength as Marvel's Spider-Man, there's no doubt that the gameplay in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is some of the best in any Spidey game ever made. It improves upon everything technically from the original about tenfold, and that makes this such a ride to play through, despite how much better it could have been on the story front. A lot of that can also be blamed on the content cut from the story. So, it was originally supposed to be something more.
5 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' (2020)
Image via Sony Interactive EntertainmentWhen young Miles Morales (Nadji Jeter) got bitten by a spider towards the end of Marvel's Spider-Man, pretty much nobody expected him to get a spinoff of his own. Not only that, but no one expected it to be as dang good as it ended up being. It's often argued that the game mechanics in Spider-Man: Miles Morales are better than Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
When Peter Parker (Yuri Lowenthal) takes a trip overseas to visit Mary Jane Watson (Laura Bailey), Miles is left on his own to be the one and only Spider-Man of New York City. At the same time, a person from his past emerges, suspiciously at the same time as a new villain in the city. The new combat system in Spider-Man: Miles Morales is genuinely a boatload of fun that made people wish that this game's shorter runtime was closer to the likes of the prior one.
4 'Spider-Man' (2000)
Image voa NeversoftSpeaking of Spider-Man game stories, the one found in Spider-Man is ever-beloved. The nostalgia is real when it comes to 2000's Spider-Man video game, released on PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, Windows PC, and Game Boy Color. This nostalgia is for a very good reason, as this instant classic has awesome gameplay, connection to comic mythos, '90s charm, and both accuracy and passion for the character.
Chad Findley and Jeff Stevenson helmed the plot, and they did just a great job with the writing for every character, weaving a plot that is fast-paced in the best ways, includes as many Spidey villains as possible without being cluttered, and wrote a finale that is absurdly original. No, really, Doctor Octopus (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) fuses with the Carnage (Dee Bradley Baker) symbiote and becomes Monster-Ock. This twist isn't just an adaptation of a comic story; it's one that can claim itself as its very own.
3 'Spider-Man 2' (2004)
Image via ActivisionThe tie-in game for Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 is commonly known as one of the best superhero projects ever made. Also called Spider-Man 2, the game does the same thing as the 2002 movie tie-in game by adapting the movie story in a looser way that allows for the inclusion of other subplots. It doesn't just feature Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) as the main villain, but also Mysterio (James Arnold Taylor), Shocker (Michael Beattie), and Rhino (John DiMaggio). Black Cat (Holly Fields) is also integral in the plot, acting as a confidant for Peter with his many girl troubles.
Notably, Spider-Man 2 has some of the best gameplay mechanics out there, the web-swinging being the major highlight. People still claim, to this day, that the web-swinging in this game is the best there is, and has yet to be beaten. The physics-based mechanics are everything fans always wanted from their escape into the world of Spider-Man, and it's kept the game memorable even over 20 years later.
Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
💀Punisher
⚡Thor
🛡️Cap
FIND YOUR HERO →
01
What drives you to do what's right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
AWith great power comes great responsibility — I protect those who can't protect themselves. BMy faith and my conscience — I believe justice must be served, even in the dark. CLegacy and ego, honestly — but I've learned that others depend on me now. DThe system failed. Someone has to make sure the guilty actually pay. EDuty to the innocent and honour to my name — I was born to protect realms. FThe values I was raised with — freedom, decency, and never backing down from a bully.
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02
It's 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you'd think.
ASwinging between skyscrapers, keeping an eye on the neighbourhood. BRunning rooftops in Hell's Kitchen, listening for trouble. CIn my lab, upgrading my suit with a cold cup of coffee nearby. DStaking out a target I've been tracking for three weeks. ESomewhere between the stars, or at a feast that got out of hand. FOn a morning run — I was up at 4, actually. Couldn't sleep.
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03
How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What's yours?
AWeb them up and leave them for the police — again. BBuild an airtight case and dismantle their entire operation from the inside. CDeploy a containment system I designed specifically for them. Tech wins. DMake sure they don't escape a third time. Permanently. EChallenge them to single combat. Honour demands a decisive end. FRally allies, adapt the plan, and bring them in — by the book, even if it's hard.
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04
How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
AEssential — my loved ones would be in danger if anyone found out who I am. BCritical — the mask protects my mission as much as my face. COverrated — I announced myself to the world and I'd do it again. DI'm a ghost. The less people know about me, the better. EMy name is known across the Nine Realms. There's no hiding it. FI don't hide — but I understand why some need to. Transparency builds trust.
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05
You've lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
AWith guilt that never fully goes away — it pushes me to do better, every single day. BI channel it into purpose — their memory is the reason I keep fighting. CI buried myself in work for years. I'm only recently learning to face it. DIt transformed me completely. I'm not the same person I was before. EWith warrior's grief — I honour them by fighting with everything I have. FI keep moving forward. Stopping means letting the loss win.
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06
What's your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
AThe enthusiastic wildcard who somehow makes it work — and keeps the mood up. BThe strategist who works best alone but shows up when it matters most. CThe one who funds it, equips it, and occasionally takes over the whole operation. DI don't do teams. I'm more effective operating solo, on my terms. EThe heavy hitter — I crash in, draw fire, and turn the tide of battle. FThe leader — I earn trust, build the plan, and make sure no one gets left behind.
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07
Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
AClearly — I don't kill, and I wrestle with that line constantly. BI try to hold the line, but I've come terrifyingly close to crossing it. CPractically — I do what's necessary to protect people, including hard calls. DI crossed that line long ago. What I do is justice — the system just won't admit it. EIn battle, victory is justice. Mercy is earned — not automatic. FFirmly. The moment we abandon our principles, we become what we fight against.
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08
When you're not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
ATrying to juggle school, a part-time job, and not failing my friends. BWorking as a lawyer by day, fighting for justice in court and on the streets. CRunning a global company, attending galas, and pretending I'm sleeping enough. DQuiet. Isolated. Surviving with a clear mission and no distractions. ENavigating a bizarre and fascinating mortal world — coffee is extraordinary. FAdapting to a world decades ahead of everything I knew. Quietly, stubbornly.
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09
What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you're honest about what you're actually afraid of.
AThe people I couldn't save — and the ones I might not reach in time tomorrow. BWhether the monster I fight every night is starting to live inside me too. CThe threats I can see coming and whether my tech is actually good enough. DNothing. Silence is the only peace I get. I've made my choices. EWhether I'm truly worthy — of the hammer, of the throne, of the people I protect. FA world where no one stands up anymore. Where good people do nothing.
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10
The battle is lost. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
ACrack a joke to buy a second, then find the one web shot that changes everything. BBlock out everything except the sound of the next threat — and keep going. CActivate the emergency protocol I built for exactly this scenario. Always have a plan. DI don't accept that it's lost. I keep fighting until I physically cannot anymore. ECall the lightning. All of it. The storm answers to me. FPick up the shield. Stand up. Because as long as I can stand, it's not over.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
🕷️ Spider-Man
You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
- You do the right thing not because it's easy, but because no one else will.
- You understand that responsibility isn't a burden you choose — it's one that finds you.
- Whether it's a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
- Peter Parker's lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn't a slogan to you. It's the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
😈 Daredevil
You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
- You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
- You've looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
- Matt Murdock's duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
- Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
🤖 Iron Man
Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
- You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
- You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
- Tony Stark's arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
- You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you're willing to give everything. Because in the end, you're Iron Man.
💀 The Punisher
You've been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What's left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
- You don't ask for forgiveness, and you don't expect gratitude.
- You see a corrupt, broken world and you've decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
- Frank Castle's war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
- Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
⚡ Thor
Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
- You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
- You're larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
- Thor's story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
- You bring the storm when it's needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
🛡️ Captain America
You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
- You don't bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
- Steve Rogers didn't become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
- Your strength isn't in your fists; it's in your refusal to compromise what's right, no matter the cost.
- In a world full of people taking the easy road, you're the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
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2 'Spider-Man: Web of Shadows' (2008)
Image via TreyarchIf Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Spider-Man are the pinnacle of web-swinging mechanics in Spider-Man games, then Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is the pinnacle of combat mechanics. On top of that, plenty would argue that this 2008 spectacle has one of the best stories in Spider-Man gaming, bar none—especially since it gives players the option to have a couple different endings, depending on if they pick a darker story route or a heroic one.
With different endings to the story, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows features many characters, plot lines, and some amazing sequences. Whether Symbiote Spidey rips Wolverine in half, or he fights Vulture atop a skyscraper roof, this game is filled to the brim with zealous displays. Everyone looks back on this entry in the Web-Crawler's gaming catalog with a lot of love.
1 'Marvel's Spider-Man' (2018)
Image via Sony Interactive EntertainmentAs previously stated, when Marvel's Spider-Man released, it changed everything and took the world by storm. The performances across the board by the likes of Yuri Lowenthal, Laura Bailey, Tara Platt, William Salyers, and so many more extremely talented voices are great. The web-swinging in this game is commonly hailed as the biggest competitor to, and even sometimes better than, the legendary Spider-Man 2.
The story behind Marvel's Spider-Man is quite good, as well. The entire team at Insomniac Games gave their all to ensure that this seminal project was going to be the best Spider-Man experience out there, and they pretty much succeeded all around the board. It's hard to deny the inherent quality that makes up this game, and that's why it's Spider-Man's crowning achievement and one of the all-time best superhero efforts out there.
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