Spider-Man Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Beat 'em Up

Spider-Man

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperNeversoft
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Spider-Man is a beat 'em up released for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Neversoft and published by Activision.

Among the 7 Dreamcast beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

Neversoft also made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 for the Dreamcast.

Spider-Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spider-Man is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Spider-Man gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Spider-Man walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Spider-Man.

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Spider-Man FAQ

Who made Spider-Man?

It was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision.

Is Spider-Man multiplayer?

No. Spider-Man is a single-player game.

How long does Spider-Man take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Spider-Man typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spider-Man on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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