Marvel Rivals sits in a comfortable middle ground when it comes to accessibility for new players — it is generally more forgiving than Overwatch 2 in terms of mechanical complexity, but the sheer size of its roster and the depth of team synergies can feel overwhelming at first. With a solid roster of straightforward heroes, generous healing mechanics, and a Marvel IP that many players already love, it offers one of the smoother entry points into the hero shooter genre available today.