Infamous vs The Amazing Spider-Man
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Infamous puts you in the shoes of Cole MacGrath, a bike messenger turned conduit of electricity, as he battles a devastated city and its factions. The game blends high‑octane combat, platforming, and moral choices that shape the story and the world around you. Explore a living, reactive metropolis where every decision influences powers, allies, and the city’s fate. With a mix of shooter mechanics, free‑running traversal, and sandbox freedom, Infamous delivers an unforgettable single‑player adventure on PlayStation 3.
Step into the shoes of Peter Parker as The Amazing Spider‑Man, battling iconic villains across a sprawling, fully realized New York City. The game blends fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash combat with exploration, letting players swing, crawl, and fight their way through a story tied to the 2012 film. Developed by Beenox and published by Activision, this single‑player title offers a mix of action, adventure, and open‑world freedom, delivering a cinematic experience for fans of the web‑slinger.
- Deep moral choice system
- Engaging open‑world design
- Varied super‑power combat
- Strong narrative voice
- Engaging web‑swing mechanics
- Varied combat combos
- Rich open‑world recreation of New York
- Multiple unlockable suits
- Occasional frame‑rate drops
- Limited enemy variety
- Linear mission structure after main story
- Repetitive enemy AI in later missions
- Occasional performance drops on older consoles
- Linear main storyline limits player freedom
More alternatives & similar tools
Alternatives to Infamous
View all →
Alternatives to The Amazing Spider-Man
View all →
Swing through four dimensions in an epic Spider‑Man adventure.
Use devastating new gadgets and abilities to take down the villains of Gotham City
The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataInfamous offers higher critical acclaim and deeper moral choices, while The Amazing Spider‑Man delivers iconic web‑swinging and suit customization at the same price.
Key differences
- •Combat style: web‑swing beat‑em‑up vs electricity‑based ranged/melee combos.
- •Narrative depth: linear film‑based story vs branching moral‑choice driven story.
- •Customization: multiple unlockable Spider‑Man suits vs upgradeable super‑human abilities.
- •Audio: cinematic orchestral/commercial soundtrack vs voiced narrative with branching dialogue.
- •Critical reception: 65/100 for Spider‑Man vs 86/100 for Infamous.
Gameplay & fun factor
Infamous combines parkour, electricity powers, and moral choices, giving more varied play loops than Spider‑Man's combo‑focused combat.
Platform availability
Both are single‑player paid titles; specific console/platform details not specified.
Pricing & value
Both cost $59.99 one‑time; no subscription or DLC pricing mentioned.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Both are single‑player only.
Content & replayability
Infamous' moral decision system and multiple endings boost replay value over Spider‑Man's linear campaign.
Difficulty & accessibility
No difficulty or accessibility information provided for either game.
Graphics & performance
Spider‑Man suffers occasional performance drops on older consoles; Infamous only occasional frame‑rate dips, generally smoother.
Choose Infamous if…
Players seeking higher critical praise, moral choices, and broader super‑power combat.
Choose The Amazing Spider-Man if…
Fans of Spider‑Man who prioritize web‑swinging, suit variety, and a movie‑tied story.
Common questions
Do both games cost the same?
Yes, each has a one‑time price of $59.99.
Is there any multiplayer component?
No, both titles are single‑player only.
Which game has better reviews?
Infamous received a critic score of 86/100, while The Amazing Spider‑Man scored 65/100.