Marvel Games That Let You Play As Daredevil

Daredevil has been one of Marvel’s most popular characters since his debut in 1964. Over the years, this blind acrobat has starred in a movie and a television show, yet he has appeared in very few video games. This is surprising, considering that the super-powered lawyer would be an ideal fit for an open-world brawler.

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Despite not featuring in many solo games, Daredevil has still managed to make an appearance in some of Marvel’s other video game franchises. He is a big part of the shared comics universe and is the perfect character to highlight the fun that could be had with him and the rest of Marvel’s street-level heroes.

Updated March 4, 2025, by Melody MacReady: Marvel Studios is revisiting the streets of Hell’s Kitchen by reintroducing Kingpin, Punisher, Bullseye, and, of course, Daredevil in the upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+, starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio. As a result, the titular hero is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, which may lead some fans to seek out video games featuring The Man Without Fear. Thankfully, numerous superhero games have included Daredevil as a playable character, ranging from mobile games to dungeon-crawling RPGs that highlight his impressive skills as both a defender of New York City and arguably the best lawyer in the Marvel universe.

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Daredevil

Side-Scroller Based On The Ben Affleck Movie

Daredevil

Systems

Released

February 5, 2003

ESRB

e

Remaining the only solo Daredevil game to this point is the Game Boy Advance release that was tied into the 2003 film of the same name. The game is loosely based on the movie’s plot, with some of the major characters from the comics also making an appearance. This side-scrolling beat-’em-up and platformer features Matt Murdock’s mentor, Stick, as well as the villain Kirigiri. This antagonist believes Daredevil is in league with the Kingpin and so sends the Hand after the hero.

While Daredevil gets some points for being a rare solo outing for Marvel’s beloved lawyer, the game itself is unfortunately well below average due to its clunky combat and poor visuals. The GBA has plenty of underwhelming license games that are just by-the-numbers side-scrolling beat ’em ups, and Daredevil fits comfortably in this bracket.

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Marvel Strike Force

Players Can Create The Marvel RPG Team Of Their Dreams

As a single-player mobile game for IOS and Android, Marvel Strike Force has players face off against famous heroes and villains from Marvel in an attempt to unlock more usable characters in classic turn-based RPG gameplay. Since it is a mobile game, the plot is fairly thin, but it is free to play and gamers can level up certain characters and unlock new moves.

To unlock Daredevil in the game, players must achieve three stars or collect up to 100 shards. The character plays as many fans would expect, utilizing street-level combat, martial arts, and occasionally throwing his baton. At the highest level, this baton throw can do an additional 200% damage to enemies and when teamed up with fellow Defenders and certain other heroes, he is given combat perks.

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Marvel Contest Of Champions

A Simple 2D Fighter For On The Go

The Marvel Contest of Champions mobile game takes place in the Marvel universe and is tied into the comic book series of the same name. The game focuses on the aftermath of the Secret Wars event, as The Grandmaster and The Collector gather all Marvel heroes and villains to see who is the best champion. The game is a 1v1 fighter that allows players to pick or unlock plenty of familiar Marvel heroes or villains.

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Daredevil is a Skill-based champion in the game, which means he will fight with his agile ninja-like abilities. He is a tough melee fighter as expected, but his signature ability in Contest of Champions includes his iconic radar sense. The gameplay is far from complex, but those needing to satisfy a Marvel fighting game itch with Daredevil can get plenty of enjoyment out of it.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

Traveller’s Tales Always Know How To Treat Threir Characters

The LEGO games are famous for allowing gamers to play as a huge roster of characters from all kinds of different franchises. As such, players do get the opportunity to play as Daredevil in Lego’s take on Marvel. In the first LEGO Marvel Superheroes game, Daredevil can be found hanging around one of the city’s piers.

If the player completes his short mission, they will unlock Daredevil as a playable character. This version is very similar to Spider-Man in the Lego games. He mainly fights using his fists and can swing around the level with his batons. His radar sense will also alert players to hidden objects or secrets.

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance

Released

October 24, 2006

ESRB

T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence

Daredevil has appeared in every Marvel Ultimate Alliance game, appearing on the base roster from the start for anyone to play. The dungeon-crawling superhero game makes Daredevil all about his escrima sticks and acrobatics, which makes him perfect at short to mid-range combat.

The only downside to Daredevil is that he has little to no story in Marvel Ultimate Alliance aside from a few unique interactions with villains and other heroes, like with the Bullseye encounter aboard the U.N.N. Alpha. However, that doesn’t stop the character from being any less fun to use in the cosmic adventure to stop the evils of Doctor Doom and the Masters Of Evil.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

Daredevil Is A Main Character This Time

Action-Adventure

Puzzle

Platformer

Fighting

Released

November 14, 2017

ESRB

E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Cartoon Violence

With the sequel, not only does it give fans one of the biggest open-world Marvel experiences, but LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 delivers fans with more style. Different parts of New York City have different visuals, with Hell’s Kitchen featuring darker tones, it’s always raining, and noir characters such as Daredevil roam the streets.

Just like in the first game, Daredevil can be unlocked, but this time, it is through the ninth main mission, which also rewards the player with Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Spider-man Noir, Elektra Noir, Hammerhead, and Kingpin. In terms of gameplay, Daredevil is nearly identical to the first game, with the same acrobatic fighting style but with twin escrima sticks instead of a staff.

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

Fusion Attacks Make Daredevil Even Better

Released

September 15, 2009

ESRB

3+

In Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, heroes are divided thanks to the Superhuman Registration Act, making it the first Civil War adaptation. Daredevil is a pro-registration character, which means that he is first available in Iron Man’s specific campaign before most of the roster becomes playable in the latter half.

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Not much has changed in terms of gameplay between the games, with the most notable difference being the inclusion of Fusion attacks. Fusion attacks occur when two characters combine their skills and powers to unleash powerful moves. This feature allows for extensive experimentation to find the best combinations.

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

Daredevil And The Defenders Get Their Own Segment

Systems

Released

July 19, 2019

ESRB

T For Teen due to Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence

The character’s biggest role in the Ultimate Alliance series has been in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, where players get to unlock the character in the second level, which is based on The Defenders street team. Once again, he is a close-up brawler with special moves that allow him to swing his baton, throw them as projectiles, and perform acrobatic attacks on his foes.

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Daredevil series starring Charlie Cox can enjoy Daredevil in the third chapter since he boasts a design straight out of that show, with the bonus of the actual “DD” symbol. There is even his homemade suit with bandana mask as well, featuring a yellow and black variant.

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Marvel Future Fight

The Man Without Fear Excels In The Mobile ARPG

• Release Date: April 30, 2015
• Developers: Netmarble, Netmarble Monster Inc.
• Publisher: Netmarble
• System: Android, iOS

Feeling like the closest thing to a successor to Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Marvel Future Fight is an action RPG Marvel mobile game in which players collect dozens of Marvel heroes and villains from across the multiverse. They go through dungeons, raids, and even battle other players for more experience and currency to keep advancing and upgrading.

Daredevil has a few variants in Marvel Future Fight, with his classic red, the All-New Daredevil suit, the MCU suit, and the black armored Daredevil suit. Not only does he look straight out of the source materials, but he provides addictive melee combat with his escrima becoming a staff in addition to his martial arts.

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Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Daredevil Was A Perfect Fit For A Dark Fighting Game

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Released

September 20, 2005

ESRB

t

Developed by Electronic Arts, Marvel Nemesis: Rise Of The Imperfects puts a new spin on the fighting game experience. Rather than a 2D plane, Marvel characters run around in a 3D space in a blend of tournament fighting and beat ’em up action. Since this is a fighting game that takes place in a darker version of the Marvel universe, it only makes sense that Daredevil appears as a playable character.

Daredevil is one of the few Marvel heroes still living in Marvel Nemesis: Rise Of The Imperfects, featuring a post-apocalyptic New York under attack by the titular Imperfects, a group of original characters. Daredevil is nimble and acrobatic like Electra and Spider-Man, able to leap over his opponents with ease or fight them with aerial attacks.

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