Free Superhero Games
Superhero characters have entertained millions of fans for decades, with DC Comics and Marvel Comics creating iconic figures that battle evil and try to save the world from disaster. Free online superhero games pit players against an array of dastardly villains and provide opportunities to perform heroic feats in challenging fantasy situations.
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Batman Games
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The Penguin and his henchmen break into the Gotham Bank in "Cobblebot Caper," accessible at sites such as Gamebrew. Kick, punch and toss batarangs during battle. Players lose lives when their health bar depletes; the game ends when players lose five lives. The Penguin strikes again and kidnaps Batwoman in "Mystery of Batwoman," found at websites like DC Beyond. Players lose lives when their power bar depletes or if they fall between buildings. The game ends when players lose three lives.
Incredible Hulk Games
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Fight fellow superheroes Wolverine and Thor in "Hulk Vs." accessible at websites like Marvel. Use the arrow keys to move, and to punch and kick oncoming enemies. When Hulk has sufficient energy, press the space bar to unleash the "Hulk smash." Defeat Wolverine to make it to the next level, where Thor awaits. Also found at Marvel, "Planet Hulk Gladiators" challenges players to fight enemies to secure Hulk's freedom from the Red King. The game ends if Hulk's energy bar depletes.
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Iron Man Games
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Fire beams to defeat Gigantimo and his aerial weapons in "Iron Man: Flight Test," found at Marvel. Use the arrow keys to move, and left-click the mouse to shoot the fire pulse beam. Pressing the space bar, "Control" and the number zero unleashes the "Uni-beam," which destroys everything in sight. The game ends when Iron Man loses all power. Also found at Marvel, "Iron Man: Flight Test 2.0" pits players against Mandarin and his army of robots.
Justice League Game
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Darkseid keeps Justice League members busy with catastrophes in "Justice League: Brink of Apokolips," found at websites like DC Beyond. As Darkseid charges his omega beams to wipe out Earth, superheroes tend to individual challenges. Superman tries to save the Kent farm from a tornado; Gotham City tries contacting Batman with the bat signal; Wonder Woman tries apprehending criminals with her lasso; and Green Lantern tries to destroy asteroids with his power ring. Players lose lives if they fail missions. The game ends when players lose five lives.
Superman Games
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Superman tries to destroy meteors before they hit the ground in "Metropolis Defender," accessible at sites like DC Beyond. Destroy energy-zapping Kryptonite with heat vision. The game ends if Superman's energy depletes. Catch wreckage falling from a building in "Superman Returns: Save Metropolis," found at websites like BigMoneyArcade. Smash as much falling debris as possible, but avoid Kryptonite. On catching the wreckage, tap the "Up" arrow to slow down and dispose of the wreckage. The game ends if Superman does not land safely.
Wonder Woman Games
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Wonder Woman battles Hades and his army of undead soldiers to save fellow Amazons and the island of Themyscira in "Curse of the Underworld," found at websites like Y8. Attack and lasso enemies to progress through the game, while blocking attacks to survive. The game ends when Wonder Woman loses all energy. Block shots with magical bracelets in "Last Woman Stranding," accessible at sites like DC Beyond. Click target symbols when the red-star line aligns with the star. The game ends when the energy bar depletes.
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