Action · November 2, 2011
DC Universe™ Online (2011)
DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker. All stories are free for all players! Key Features Fast-paced action combat where you control every blow your character strikes. Choose your side – Hero or Villain – and customize your character on its path to becoming a legend in the DC Universe. Fight alongside and against your favorite DC characters including Batman, The Joker, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and many more. Embark on story-driven adventures penned by famous DC Comics writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman. Explore the DC Universe; walk the darkened streets of Gotham City, investigate the mysteries of the futuristic cityscape of Metropolis, and travel to legendary locations such as Arkham Asylum and the Watchtower.
Action releases from 2011
54 Action titles launched in 2011 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 21.0k Steam reviews | Top 24% in Action |
| Positive rating | 81% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 67% |
| Metacritic | 72/100 | Genre average 77 — top 77% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 546 players | Top 15% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 42 h average | Top 9% for session depth among Action |
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 946
- Superhero · 655
- MMORPG · 586
- Massively Multiplayer · 576
- Character Customization · 543
- Action · 500
- Comic Book · 496
- RPG · 494
- Multiplayer · 490
- Adventure · 486
- Controller · 480
- Third Person · 479
- Open World · 473
- Combat · 472
- Beat 'em up · 469
Reception Metrics
Steam community
81%Mostly Positive · 21.0k reviews
17.0k positive · 4.0k negative
Metacritic
72/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.7/10
Curator recommendations
214
Peak concurrent players
546
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
42h
substantial (40–100 hours)
Median
9h
Typical completion time
Achievements
202
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 2, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Dimensional Ink Games |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |