Helldivers 2 or Marvel Rivals for a team on console
Both are built for playing with friends on PS5, Xbox Series and PC. One has you fight together against the game; the other puts you against other teams.
01 · the short answerBoth play well on PS5 and Xbox; UK PC players should check Steam
Both need a proper graphics card on PC and both have crossplay across PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Helldivers 2 costs £34.99 or comes with PS Plus Extra, and needs a console subscription to play online; Marvel Rivals is free and needs none. UK PC players currently cannot buy Helldivers 2 on Steam.
02 · the kitWhere each one plays
| Kit | Helldivers 2 | Marvel Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop PC | With caveats · Not on sale on Steam UK | Plays |
| Everyday laptop | Not available | Not available |
| Steam Deck | With caveats · Playable | With caveats · Playable |
| PlayStation 5 | Plays | Plays |
| Xbox Series X|S | Plays | Plays |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not available | Not available |
| Phone & tablet | Not available | Not available |
| Mac | Not available | Not available |
| Cloud streaming | With caveats · Xbox or PS Plus Premium | With caveats · Needs a service |
03 · the factsSide by side
| Point | Helldivers 2 | Marvel Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Kit List score | 8.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Entry price | £34.99 on PlayStation and Xbox | Free |
| PEGI | 18 | 12 |
| PC storage | 23 GB | 70 GB |
| Minimum graphics class | B | B |
| Crossplay | Yes: PC, PS5 and Xbox Series | Yes: PC, PlayStation and Xbox |
| Price | £34.99, or in PS Plus Extra | Free |
| Style | Four-player co-op against the game | Six-against-six competitive |
| Console subscription | Needed to play online | Not needed |
| Random items | None | Some costume draws |
04 · the verdictWhich one to start
For a group of friends who want to laugh together, Helldivers 2 is the better evening, and the PS Plus Extra catalogue may already include it. For a group that likes competition, or does not want to pay anything, Marvel Rivals is the easier start.
Pick Helldivers 2 if…
your group wants co-operative chaos, you subscribe to PS Plus Extra, or you prefer a shop with no random items.
Full reviewPick Marvel Rivals if…
your group enjoys competition, you would rather pay nothing, or someone plays on a PS4.
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