PlayStationMar 10, 2026
Ranking Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, from Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) and Miles Morales to Spider-Man 2, with strengths, weaknesses, and best starting point.
Ranking this franchise is hard because even the “lowest” entry is still very good.
No bad games here, just different flavors of web-swinging stress and emotional damage.
This list ranks the core Insomniac Spider-Man games by gameplay depth, story impact, and replay value.
Each game was ranked by:
So yes, spectacle matters.
But how it feels to play matters more.
Miles Morales is compact, stylish, and emotionally sharp.
Its biggest weakness is scope compared to the other two, but its strengths are huge: great pacing, great winter NYC vibe, and a full lead-making moment for Miles.
Short game, high quality.
The original Insomniac entry still holds up incredibly well.
Traversal felt revolutionary at launch, and the Peter/Otto story arc is still one of the best in superhero games.
If this is your #1, nobody is arguing.
Spider-Man 2 takes the top spot for one reason: it evolves almost everything.
It is not perfect, but it is the most complete overall package.
Worth calling out outside the core top three:
Not separate mainline entries, but both are very relevant for the best full experience.
Final ranking:
If you are new, play release order for the cleanest emotional progression.
If you are replaying, pick your favorite suit and pretend this city has health insurance for supervillain incidents.
Staff Writer, Console Pulse
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