Summary
Daredevilhas been one ofMarvel’smost 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.
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’sstreet-level heroes.
Updated June 26, 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.
Remaining the only soloDaredevilgame to this point is the Game Boy Advancerelease 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.
WhileDaredevilgets 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, andDaredevilfits comfortably in this bracket.
As a single-player mobile game for IOSand Android,Marvel Strike Forcehas players face off against famous heroes and villains from Marvelin 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.
TheMarvel Contest of Championsmobile 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 theSecret Warsevent, as The Grandmaster and The Collector gather all Marvel heroes and villains to see who is the best champion.The game is a 1v1 fighterthat allows players to pick or unlock plenty of familiar Marvel heroes or villains.
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 inContest of Championsincludes 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.
TheLEGOgames are famous for allowing gamers toplay as a huge roster of charactersfrom all kinds of different franchises. As such, players do get the opportunity to play as Daredevil in Lego’s take on Marvel. In the firstLEGO Marvel Superheroesgame, 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 theLegogames. 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.
Daredevil has appeared in everyMarvel Ultimate Alliancegame, appearing on the base roster from the start for anyone to play.The dungeon-crawling superhero gamemakes 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 inMarvel Ultimate Allianceaside 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.
With the sequel, not only does it give fans one of thebiggest open-world Marvel experiences, butLEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2delivers 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.
InMarvel Ultimate Alliance 2, heroes are divided thanks to the Superhuman Registration Act,making it the firstCivil Waradaptation. 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.
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.
The character’s biggest role in theUltimate Allianceseries has been inMarvel 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 ofthe Marvel Cinematic UniverseDaredevilseriesstarring 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.
9Marvel Future Fight
The Man Without Fear Excels In The Mobile ARPG
Feeling like the closest thing to a successor toMarvel Ultimate Alliance,Marvel Future Fightis anaction RPG Marvel mobile gamein 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 inMarvel 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.
Developed by Electronic Arts,Marvel Nemesis: Rise Of The Imperfectsputs 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 Marveluniverse, it only makes sense that Daredevil appears as a playable character.
Daredevil is one of the few Marvel heroes still living inMarvel 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.
