Calling all heroes! Let’s unite for this year marks numerous 60th anniversaries of the most popular Marvel characters. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our beloved superheroes than playing some of our favourite Marvel video games.
That’s why we asked our fellow fans in the Overclockers UK office and put together this list of our top Marvel games that are perfect to play for the 60th anniversary(ies).
Midnight Suns:
Released only last year, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the latest tactical action RPG that allows you to step into the shoes of a superhuman demon slayer, the Hunter. After a terrifying force of evil attempts to reanimate the powerful evil god Cthlon, you must be the one who takes down the mother of all demons, Lilith. You won’t be alone on your quest. Not only will you have to battle villains, but you’ll also need to forge vital friendships with your fellow heroes.
Assemble your dream team of superheroes, choosing from a roster of infamous characters including Spider-Man, Captain America, and Scarlet Witch. Each hero you select will have their own blend of unique abilities that will certainly provide a distinct advantage in battle.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 220G or Intel i5 4430 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel i7 6700 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD RX 5700 |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 12 | DirectX Version 12 |
| Storage | 60GB available space | 60GB available space |
Top PC to Play Midnight Suns:
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 Configurable PC:
As a superhero demon slayer, you need a trusty sidekick. The OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 is the perfect companion on your journey to defeat Lilith. Equipped with an Intel i5 11400F and NVIDIA RTX 3060 in its arsenal, achieve ultra-fast processing and superhuman immersive visuals. Plus, with support for AI-powered tools such as DLSS and Ray Tracing, boost your performance even further, thanks to realistic lighting and buttery-smooth frame rates at up to 1440p.
In addition to all of this, the OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2 is a configurable system, which means you can adjust the base hardware specification to better suit your individual preferences. This includes customising the case and braided cables, upgrading the memory and operating system, along with opting for additional storage drives should you need them.
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i5 11400F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Guardians of the Galaxy:
Embark on a wild ride across the universe in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Play as Star-Lord and attempt to lead your oddball crew and prevent all-out chaos after a sudden chain of catastrophic events. Only you and your guardians can prevent this total interplanetary meltdown.
Take down new enemies and classic ones as you wield Star-Lord’s powerful Elemental Blasters and jet boot powered dropkicks. You’ve got a whole arsenal of signature attacks and epic takedowns to perfect whilst you jam out to classic 80’s soundtracks. What more could you want in a Marvel game?
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel i7 4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 80GB available space | 80GB available space |
Top PC to Play Guardians of the Galaxy:
Gigabyte AORUS 15 Gaming Laptop:
Guard the galaxy on-the-go with the Gigabyte AORUS 15 Gaming Laptop. Harness an Intel 13th Gen CPU, with its hybrid core architecture, for fast processing, seamless multitasking, and next-level efficiency. All of which is backed up by Intel Thread Director for superior performance in both single- and multi-threaded space travel. Plus, utilise the RTX 4070 and QHD display with 165Hz refresh rates, to render your interstellar battles in photo-realistic quality, complete with ultra-fast response times.
Defending the galaxy requires hefty cooling. Thankfully, this gaming laptop comes equipped with an integrated WindForce Infinity thermal solution. The combination of fans, heat pipes, and cooling fins all keep temperatures down to a minimum.
Gigabyte AORUS 15
- 15.6” QHD display
- 144Hz refresh rates
- Includes an Intel i7-13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 16GB DDR5 DRAM
Spider-Man Remastered:
Previously a PlayStation exclusive, the long-awaited Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered swung its way into our PC gaming libraries last year. Since then, we can’t get enough of embarking on this thrilling adventure through the Big Apple, whilst honing our friendly neighbourhood spider skills. Play as Peter Parker, now with eight years of experience as everyone’s favourite crime-fighting spider, after a brand-new deadly threat strikes New York City.
The world of Peter Parker and Spider-Man are colliding. In order to save the city and those you love, you must get ready to wield your web-slingers and take down iconic characters from the Spider-Man universe. Swing high from New York’s skyscrapers as you perfect the improvisational combat style and utilise the world around you to defeat your enemies.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 4160 or AMD equivalent | Intel i5 4670 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 12 | DirectX Version 12 |
| Storage | 75GB available space | 75GB available space |
Top PC to Play Spider-Man
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC:
The Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC comes armed with everything you need to enhance your spidey senses and save New York City once again. Utilise the Zeb 4 architecture of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, to unlock powerful performance and enhanced efficiency. Everything you need to take down your enemies at lightning-fast speeds whilst simultaneously chatting with your fellow heroes. Plus, swing goodbye to pesky input lag and latency, thanks to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Lastly, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU will render all your web-slinging in stunning photo-realistic quality with silky-smooth frame rates for when you’re gliding between skyscrapers.
The Refract Gaming Jade also comes equipped with a three-year warranty, which also covers the parts of parts and labour. Perfect for if your PC suffers damage at the hands of Mister Negative or Kingpin.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Covered by a three-year warranty, including parts and labour
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes:
Take control of your favourite characters in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes as you defend the galaxy against Loki and other iconic Marvel villains. With the rising threat of a super-powered weapon capable of destroying the world, you’ll need to unite other infamous heroes together, including Iron Man, the Hulk, Captain America, and Deadpool.
Utilise each hero’s unique powerful abilities to hunt down Cosmic Bricks and take down enemies. Wield Iron Man’s unibeam, Captain America’s mighty shield, or better yet send Hulk to go smash! What’s more, you’ll also be able to venture to iconic locations from the Marvel Universe such as Stark Tower, a Hydra Base, and the X-Mansion.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7-8 | Windows 7-8 |
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 X2 EE 3800+ or Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 | AMD or Intel Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS or ATI Radeon X1950 Pro | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 10 | DirectX Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 7GB available space | 8GB available space |
Top PC to Play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes:
MSI Vector GP68 Gaming Laptop:
Armed with the MSI Vector GP68 Gaming Laptop, you’ll be able to take down Loki and other classic Marvel villains with ease. Built utilising an Intel Core i9-13950HX, this gaming laptop has been designed for peak performance in all your multitasking projects and demanding games, thanks to its intelligent multi-core architecture. Plus, become immersed in the Marvel universe thanks to the NVIDIA RTX 4070, built utilising powerful Ada Lovelace and MAX-Q technology. Enjoy realistic visuals and AI-powered frame rates for an optimised gaming experience.
All of which is kept cool and quiet thanks to the built-in Cooler Boost 5 thermal system. The combination of fans and heat pipes connected to both the CPU and GPU keep these vital components at optimum temperatures.
MSI Vector GP68
- 16” QHD+ display
- Up to 240Hz refresh rates
- Includes an Intel Core i9-13950HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
Looking to upgrade your gaming setup with a high-powered laptop from MSI? Be sure to read through all the key features you need to look out for before you buy.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales:
Set after the events of Spider-Man Remastered, Spider-Man: Miles Morales follows the journey of Miles, struggling to adjust to both his new home and abilities. As the new Spider-Man, get ready to face a brand-new deadly force that is threatening to destroy your new home. To save it, you’ll have to realise that great power, requires great responsibility.
Harness Miles’ new-found powers that set him apart from Peter Parker. Wield a unique bio-electric venom and covert camouflage to destroy your enemies and take down the evil energy corporation.
Official PC System Specification:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 4160 or AMD equivalent | Intel i5 4670 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580/ |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 12 | DirectX Version 12 |
| Storage | 75GB available space | 75GB available space |
Top PC to Play Spider-Man: Miles Morales:
OcUK Gaming Karambit Configurable PC:
Hone your skills as everyone’s favourite crime-fighting spider with the OcUK Gaming Karambit. This small yet deadly system comes packed with plenty of cutting-edge hardware to aid you in saving New York City from an evil corporation. The hyperthreaded Intel i7 12700H delivers blisteringly fast performance and enhanced efficiency, perfect for gaming and streaming alike. What’s more, take advantage of the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti, built with Ada Lovelace architecture, to enjoy stunning hyper-realistic visuals, complete with support for Ray Tracing and AI DLSS 3.0.
In addition to this, as a configurable PC, you can choose to customise the case, upgrade the memory, graphics cards, and operating system, along with opting for additional storage drives for your expanding library of Marvel games.
OcUK Gaming Karambit
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an Intel i7 12700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available with a selection of M.2 and SATA SSDs to choose from.
Showcase Your Favourite Marvel Characters!
Why not show off your love for these Marvel games with one of our special edition noblechairs? These gaming chairs utilise superhero-quality materials to deliver premium comfort for longer, even during the most intense battles. Plus, they sport iconic designs from a range of Marvel characters so you can feel like the true gaming hero you are.
noblechairs EPIC Special Edition Spider-Man Gaming Chair
- Officially licensed special edition gaming chair
- EPIC model
- Built with PU leather and cold foam upholstery
- Adjustable 4D armrests and ergonomics
- Iconic Spider-Man print with embroidered webbing
Plus, you can pair your special edition gaming chair with a plush comfortable pillow set that also sports your favourite Marvel character. Check out our dedicated blog article for a closer look at our special edition pillow sets.
Your Favourite Marvel Games?
Whether you love to wield arc reactors or spidey senses, be sure to leave your favourite Marvel video games in the comments below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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