Astro Bot vs Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Tactile PlayStation platforming versus brick-based Batman collecting — the choice depends on whether you want DualSense gimmicks or co-op comic deep cuts.
Updated 8d ago
Sony's mascot platformer nails the 3D Mario formula — buy it for the DualSense magic and level variety.
Best LEGO Batman yet if you can stomach Denuvo DRM and repetitive Catwoman collectibles.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 9; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 9.
| Measure | Astro Bot | Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | — | $58.04 −17% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | — | $45.85 |
| Cost / hour | — | $4.50/hr $58.04 · 13 h main story |
| Off its low | — | +27% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | — | 13 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | — | 96% 14k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 93% 314 votes · vs 96% lifetime |
| Metacritic user score | 9.0/10 6,327 ratings | — |
| Peak players | — No PC release | 2,005 Aug 2026 · ↓ 15% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 6% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 33,053 May 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Steam Deck | — | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Astro Bot
The DualSense integration is the standout — haptics and triggers turn every surface, enemy, and gadget into something you feel.
Difficulty swings between brain-dead easy and controller-snapping hard, so completionists hit a few walls on the path to 100%.
from our August 2026 verdict
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Celebration of Batman's entire history is the hook 100-hour fans rave about, with the Arkham Asylum level as the standout.
Collectible repetition in Catwoman side missions is the friction even platinum chasers flag, alongside Denuvo launch failures.
from our June 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Astro Bot if
- You want a game that uses the DualSense controller in ways nothing else does.
- You loved Super Mario Odyssey and want a tight, 10-hour platformer.
- You prefer PlayStation exclusives over PC titles with online DRM.
Pick Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight if
- You can name Batman villains from comics, films, and the animated series.
- You have a high tolerance for Denuvo and always-online server checks.
- You enjoy replaying Lego games to 100% completion despite collectible grind.
Bottom line
Pick Astro Bot for its DualSense-driven platforming and no-DRM PlayStation exclusivity; pick Lego Batman only if you’re a Batman completionist who doesn’t mind Denuvo and map-less collectibles on PC.