Download size

How many GB is Batman: Arkham Asylum?

8 GB

That makes it bigger than 57% of Hack and slash/Beat 'em up games we have measured.

The median Hack and slash/Beat 'em up game needs 5 GB; the largest tenth start at 42 GB.

Leave at least 15 GB free: games need headroom to unpack updates.

The figure is the storage Steam lists as required for this game, not a measured download.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.