Best Star Wars PC Games, Ranked
Many video games have been created as a result of Star Wars‘ massive popularity. But with so many games to choose from, which ones are most worth it? Do the older games stand strong against the test of time, or is it the newer releases that give the best Star Wars experience?
This ranking of the best Star WarsPC games will be based on a few criteria. First and foremost: does it feel like a Star Wars game? Without proper immersion into the universe, the game might as well not be related to Star Wars in the first place! Next up is gameplay: getting immersed into a world means fitting into the world as the player, and clunky or boring gameplay is a quick way to break that immersion. The last criterion is story — though while a good story will do wonders for immersion, it isn’t necessarily needed in order to accomplish a good Star Wars game, as we will see later.
Today, we find out just what makes the best Star Wars PC games stand above the rest.
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10. Star Wars Episode I: Racer
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When it comes to the fast-paced, cutthroat sport of podracing, there’s only one game that can satiate the urge to zoom along the racetracks at high speeds, and that is Star Wars Episode I: Racer. In this title, released in 1999, players get to experience the thrills of racing on tracks taking place along eight planets as one of 23 total playable characters (many of which are unlocked as players enter and win tournaments). With an upgrade system incentivizing players to perform at their peak to earn the currency of truguts and four total tournaments to master, this is the only game that can genuinely leave players saying, «Now this is podracing!» Unfortunately, the lack of any real story makes this game fall short on the list overall, though it still holds up today for what it is: a fun, fast racing game set in the Star Wars universe.
9. Star Wars: Empire at War
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With a franchise that is titled Star Wars, it only makes sense to have games that revolve around the concept of taking the lead in the battles that compose said wars. One of the prime examples of this comes from Star Wars: Empire at War. Players take on the commanding role of either the Imperials or the Rebellion during the Galactic Civil War era. The game also later released an expansion pack titled Forces of Corruption that added the organized crime syndicate of the Zann Consortium, which also came with its own unique campaign. However, despite the grand scale of the game itself, the gameplay falls a little short in some regards, with games tending to become repetitive and dragging on a bit too long. Still, if you’re looking to lead an army towards victory in the Star Wars universe, then we suggest grabbing a copy of this game and preparing yourself for battles that will last you hours at a time.
8. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
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It’s no surprise that fans of the series want to experience the thrills of leading their own squadron of fighters through missions that we otherwise would never get to see from the films themselves. In Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, that is exactly what players get to live out, as several critical missions are shown throughout the game’s 16 campaign levels (and even 4 secret unlockable levels). The game offers a variety of crafts to pilot, from A-Wings to X-Wings, Snowspeeders to Y-Wings, and even the lesser utilized V-Wings. Each one brings its own unique feel and playstyle, and repeat playthroughs of missions allow for players to pilot any craft instead of whatever is initially given to be used. The game also calls back to the days of cheat codes, as multiple other ships can be unlocked through the entry of secret codes. Those looking for a nostalgia trip should heavily consider giving this game a try.
7. Star Wars: Squadrons
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Just barely beating out its predecessor, the similarly named Star Wars: Squadrons also offers an immersive experience behind the cockpits of various ships. In this title, players are also able to play as the Empire, something that Rogue Squadron did not offer (unless you put in the TIE fighter cheat code). What also gives this entry an edge over the former is the ability to incorporate Virtual Reality into the experience. While not the most fluid integration, the ability to place yourself practically right into the cockpit with a first-person view of the battles is an experience wholly unique to this title. The ability to customize your pilot and cockpit makes for an experience that players can tailor to their personal standards.
6. Star Wars: Republic Commando
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Anyone who has played Star Wars Battlefront II knows that one of the Enforcer characters playable is that of a Clone Commando.
What most players probably don’t know is that there was once a game, Star Wars: Republic Commando, that revolved around the endeavors of the top squad of Clone Commandos known as Delta Squad. This squad was composed of four elite troops: Scorch, Fixer, Sev, and Boss (the player character), the Republic’s most elite and secret team. The game offered a unique team management system in which the player can assign their three squadmates to perform various tasks. It offers a variety of challenging yet fun levels that give players the feeling of being powerful and able to overcome any obstacle that stands in their path. The biggest flaw with the game is the fact that it had a sequel in production that was unfortunately cancelled. Let’s hope that someday the series will be revived in hopes of picking up from the cliffhanger ending the game provided all those years ago.
5. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
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Released in 2003, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a role-playing game that engrossed players into the Star Wars universe as no game had done before.
Players found themselves meeting a plethora of unique characters across a vast array of planets. Along the way, they’d be given choices that ultimately shift the narrative depending on whether they lean towards the light side or find themselves corrupted by the dark side. This alignment system allowed for multiple playthroughs and play styles, and that amount of freedom helped to make Knights of the Old Republic so memorable to this day. Other memorable aspects were the ability to customize your character to the playstyle of your choice, adding even extra replay value.
4. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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It’s hard to talk about Star Wars games without eventually getting to this title. While there have been many Lego Star Wars games, this one includes levels from both the prequels and the original trilogy. Players can experience the entirety of these six movies in a new, comical format. Despite the inability of the characters to talk in this entry, plot points are expertly displayed through non-verbal communication.
Kids and adults alike love this game for various reasons, and it offers something for everyone. From the ability to play as obscure characters to unlocking cheats that alter gameplay, even just starting a brawl in the hub tavern is an absolute blast. If a more casual experience is what you’re after, then this is the top pick for you!
3. Star Wars Battlefront II
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Mentioned previously in the Republic Commando entry, the action-shooter game Star Wars: Battlefront II is one of the top games to play for clean, satisfying gameplay that takes place in the Star Wars universe. With a large variety of classes to customize and play, this game allows players to partake in various battles that take place across all three generations of Star Wars trilogies. Battle Separatist droids as Republic clones on Kamino, crush the Rebellion as Imperial soldiers on Hoth, or prevent the growth of the First Order as Resistance fighters on Ajan Kloss.
These are just a few examples of the battles painted by Battlefront II, and these battles sometimes include vehicles and dogfights in the air. With a variety of game modes, players can look forward to experiencing all this game has to offer for years to come.
2. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
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Taking place five years after the end of the Clone Wars, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order places players into the boots of former Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis as he works to bring forth a new Jedi Order. Since the purge of Jedi as a result of Order 66, Cal has been trying to hide from Sith Inquisitors who will stop at nothing to make sure that any Jedi remnants are smothered into extinction. The game offers a playstyle that has never been seen before from a Star Wars title focusing on combat that feels reminiscent of a Dark Souls title. Cal can meditate at certain points to refresh his health and force meter, with the drawback of respawning any enemies that may have previously been slain.
Over the course of the adventure, he will also unlock a variety of lightsaber and force techniques that keep progression feeling fresh and fun. The story here is also very well-written, with some twists that will catch players by surprise.
1. Star Wars: The Old Republic
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Initially released in 2011, Star Wars: The Old Republic is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes a lot from Knights of the Old Republic. However, what separates this game from the rest of the RPGs is that it is still being updated to this day. Just as recently as July of 2021, the eighth major expansion to The Old Republic was announced, titled Legacy of the Sith. With eight classes and two sub-classes for each one, along with each class having its own unique three-act storyline, The Old Republic greatly expands on the ability for players to customize their character to fit exactly what they want out of the world.
The best part is that the game is now free-to-play, with an optional subscription service opening the door to even more features such as some of the content introduced within the major expansions. If you want the best of immersion, gameplay, and story, then you absolutely must try out Star Wars: The Old Republic.
The Best Star Wars Games on PC
Of all the licensed games, there have never been as many based on a single IP as Star Wars. This sci-fi franchise had humble beginnings, but almost immediately exploded in popularity after the first film released. Sequels were a natural step forward, but video game adaptations also started pouring in at an even faster rate. We’ve had games set in a galaxy far, far away ever since the old arcade days, and even now we still have new ones being announced to look forward to. The PC is the ideal platform for Star Wars fans since you have access to nearly all the games released, old and new.
Contents
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017)
- Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
- Star Wars: Squadrons
- Star Wars: Republic Commando
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and KOTOR 2
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
- Star Wars: Empire at War
- Star Wars Episode I: Racer
The reason Star Wars is such an appealing IP for games is because of just how versatile it is.
We have action-adventure games, first- and third-person shooters, card games, RPGs, MMOs, racers, and even fighting and dancing games if that’s your thing. If there’s a genre out there, odds are you can find at least one Star Wars game in it released in the past few decades. That begs the question of what the best ones are, though. Worry not, no Bothans died for us to bring you this information about the best Star Wars games on PC.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
One of the newest entries in the galaxy of Star Wars games is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. This is a game that fits what most people would imagine if they were just told to think a generic Star Wars game, but not in a bad way. It’s a third-person action-adventure title where you play as a Jedi learning new powers and abilities, swinging a lightsaber at stormtroopers and other baddies, while exploring a variety of colorful alien worlds.
It has light Souls-style combat and Metroidvania elements, plus some basic puzzle solving and set pieces. It’s a roller-coaster game in some ways, but not mindless, and an all-around fun time for just about anyone.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order takes place between the prequel trilogy and original films. The Jedi are all but extinct, but you play a surviving Padawan-in-hiding named Cal Kestis. When his past is discovered, he goes on the run from the Empire and the Inquisitors tasked with hunting down and killing any remaining Jedi. The story is a well-paced and interesting tale that, while it can’t do anything too interesting given its place in the timeline, is still fun and worth investing in. The combat is solid, exploration is fun, and it just does everything you’d want if given a lightsaber. It also helps that this is probably the best-looking Star Wars game yet, especially when you crank up the settings on PC.
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017)
OK, before anyone gets up in arms over this one, Star Wars: Battlefront II is a very, very different game now than it was when it launched.
We aren’t forgiving the pay-to-win mechanics, predatory loot boxes, or any of the other massive mistakes this game made, but we also want to give credit where it’s due. Star Wars: Battlefront II did manage to turn itself around. Yeah, sure, the single-player portion is short, forgettable, and a wast of potential, but what most people come to this game for is the multiplayer, and in that regard Star Wars: Battlefront II has managed to finally become the peak of large-scale warfare in this universe.
Even from the start, no one could even pretend Star Wars: Battlefront II didn’t nail the looks or sounds of Star Wars. Every blaster sounds like it was ripped right from the films, and the graphics still look impressive years later on your PC. You can either play in first or third person, choose from a range of classes, each of which can be customized with different perks and abilities you unlock, and spend points you earn during gameplay to summon special units, vehicles, and even iconic Jedi and Sith like Luke, Vader, Sidious, and Leia.
The game now has battles set on tons of planets during all the major conflicts of the film franchise, plus purely space dog-fighting modes. If you want to step into the trenches of a massive Star Wars battle, Star Wars: Battlefront II is as close as we will probably ever get.
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
No, you’re reading that right. Star Wars: Battlefront II is on this list twice because, well, they decided to name the new Battlefront games exactly the same as the old pair. Regardless of naming confusion, Star Wars: Battlefront II from 2005 was, and still is, an outstanding Star Wars multiplayer shooter. In almost every way, you can draw direct parallels between this version and the one we just covered from 2017 — only, you know, without any of the controversy. It also has a lot less stuff in it in general, but what is there is pure, old-school fun. It makes no illusions to try to make you feel like anything more than an expendable foot soldier on the front lines of battle, and we love every second of it.
Star Wars: Battlefront II is much more of a sandbox than the new iteration. Just like the 2017 edition, you pick from various classes with their own weapons and skills, but these are all consistent across all players. There’s no points to unlock vehicles or special characters, although heroes like Obi-Wan were introduced in this game, meaning everyone starts on the same level and needs to find advantages on the map. Speaking of maps, these are some of the most exciting in all of Star Wars. One standout is the space level where you can pilot a ship out of your hangar, dogfight with enemies in space, then land in the enemy hangar and continue the fight on foot. It is still an impressive, wild, and just a little wacky game. Thanks to the power of the PC online community, this game lives on even after official servers have shut down.
Star Wars: Squadrons
Aside from lightsabers and blasters, space ships and space battles are what many people find most enticing about Star Wars.
Dating way back to Defender clones, games have given us a ton of ways to pilot some of these iconic ships, but if you’ve got the right rig and setup, Star Wars: Squadrons is a dream come true for anyone who wishes they could get into an X-wing’s cockpit. We’ve had plenty of great flight-sim-style games, with Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter being particularly beloved, but Star Wars: Squadrons is an evolution on those older games that gives it a more arcade-style approach. Sure, purists will lament the lack of depth in the systems, but Star Wars: Squadrons offers plenty of advantages without alienating players by overburdening them with mechanics while still giving them the satisfying feeling of mastering a spacecraft.
If it weren’t already obvious, Star Wars: Squadrons places you in various cockpits of the most recognizable and beloved spacecraft from the films for either a short campaign romp or multiplayer battles. Either way, the budget is really what makes this game stand out.
Just like Star Wars: Battlefront II (the new one), the level of detail on display is essentially one to one. You will need to learn the basics of flight, plus how to route and redistribute your ship’s power on the fly between different systems depending on what you’re trying to do. What makes it stand head and shoulders above any other Star Wars flight game is the combination of allowing for VR and full joystick support. If you’ve got the gear, there’s almost nothing between you and being a real ace pilot.
Star Wars: Republic Commando
Our first trip back in time takes us into the prequel era, but unlike the films, the games around this time were not all a complete mess. Star Wars: Republic Commando is a prime example. Rather than follow any of the films, which is a decision you’ll see most of the best games make as well, this title puts you in the role of the leader of Delta Squad, as he and his fellow commandos go on various deadly missions in the Star Wars universe during the events of the Clone Wars.
The entire game spans years, with time passing between missions to give a better sense of the scale of the war going on outside of the more intimate missions you take on.
As an FPS, Star Wars: Republic Commando feels very much like a Tom Clancy-style game. You’re on foot with your squad, but will need to give them orders and direct them in order to come out alive. This isn’t quite at the level of a hardcore sim, but you’re not going to take many blasts before dropping dead, so careful movement and tactics are the only way through most scenarios. This game completely avoids any Jedi or lightsabers, instead feeling much more grounded and gritty despite the sci-fi weaponry. While it does look its age now, the gameplay and story easily hold up and is well worth a look for anyone who wants a more dark and serious Star Wars story.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and KOTOR 2
This is kind of breaking the rules a bit, but we can’t pick between these two amazing RPGs.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel are some of the best RPGs ever made, bar none, and easily the best ones using the Star Wars license. The first game was made by BioWare at a time when it was the king of the RPG genre, and the sequel was helmed by an equally talented team at Obsidian, but built on the bones of the first. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is amazingly complex and fluid. You can obviously be a Jedi, but the dark side is open as well. Or you can go a completely different direction and never touch a lightsaber and instead opt for blasters or other melee weapons. The character building, stats, skills, gear, and battle system is a bit on the complex side, especially compared to modern RPGs that streamline just about everything, but is more than worth taking the time to learn.
These two games take place in the Old Republic era of Star Wars, which is thousands of years prior to anything referenced in the films.
This allows for a completely new story to be told with almost no restraints, and they certainly take advantage of that freedom, especially in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. You create your character and shape their journey across a handful of planets with side quests and mini-games galore, using your conversational and combat abilities to get things done however you want. The cast is top notch, both in writing and performance, and the sequel, despite its rushed development and cut content, is what many consider to be the greatest Star Wars story ever told.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
We never really got a third game in the Knights of the Old Republic series, but Star Wars: The Old Republic would eventually serve as the next narrative chapter in that story. This game once again changed hands back to BioWare for its first real shot at a Star Wars MMORPG. While plenty of fans were disappointed that Star Wars: The Old Republic wasn’t another single-player experience, it did make sense for the IP to go in that direction.
The state of the game, and monetization, at launch turned most fans of the old games, and Star Wars in general, off, but almost a decade later it has finally worked itself out. There are over half a dozen meaty story expansions now, with another one still planned to be released early in 2022, and you can choose a free-to-play or subscription model.
Like any MMO, you can create a character of your choosing including their race, class, and faction. What was unique about Star Wars: The Old Republic at launch, and is still compelling today, is that each class has its own story missions unique to that specific class. So even if you’re not into the typical MMO grind, you can still get a good amount of story content by just going through each of the class’s campaigns. It doesn’t rock the MMO boat much otherwise, so you kind of know what you’re getting into with this one if you’ve played other big MMOs before, only with a Star Wars coat of paint. You do end up continuing the plot threads left at the end of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, but the treatment of those characters may not be to everyone’s taste.
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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You may not remember, but the very first Lego Star Wars was actually the first game to kick off turning major films into Lego video games. We’ve had everything from Lego Lord of the Rings, Lego Indiana Jones, to Lego Pirates of the Caribbean and Lego Marvel Super Heroes. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, as the title suggests, is the complete package of all the games based on the first six films in the series, only leaving out the sequel trilogy. So, in some ways it isn’t exactly complete, but it is the most complete package we have until the long delayed Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is eventually released.
Lego games are just mindless fun. If you like the old school style 3D collect-a-thon games, you’ll love Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. You’re constantly collecting Lego pieces, characters, abilities, and even cheats as you go through this almost parody retelling of the first six films.
There’s even a hint of Metroidvania included too, since new characters you get all have special powers you can bring back into old levels to access to areas. The game is packed with 36 story missions, 20 bounty hunter missions, six bonus levels, and 160 golden Lego bricks to collect across the entire experience. This game won’t test your skills, but is a great game to chill out and play through the familiar story, only as represented by little Lego people. It’s also a perfect co-op game for all ages.
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Despite the unwieldy title, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast nailed what it should feel like to actually swing a lightsaber. While it does feature first-person shooting elements, the reason this game is still relevant to this day is for how well it nailed everything surrounding the third-person lightsaber combat — specifically when it comes to duels. It does follow the story from the previous game of a new Jedi Kyle Katarn, but it isn’t necessary to go back to the first game if you want to just jump into this one, especially if it’s the combat and multiplayer you’re most interested in.
Lightsaber duels in Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast are some of the most intense and heart-pounding representations of what it would actually be like to swing beams of pure energy (plasma? Whatever it is they are) at one another knowing that one false move means death. While many other games just treat lightsabers like any other sword or melee weapon, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast really emphasizes how deadly these things are. This is why the multiplayer community for this game remains so dedicated. You have three different attack styles, plus a variety of acrobatic moves and defensive options that make an encounter between two skilled players as intricate of a dance as you’d get from a choreographed movie. Make sure to add in the realistic combat code to allow sabers to sever limbs for that true lightsaber experience.
Star Wars: Empire at War
Star Wars is packed with different factions, races, space-craft, land vehicles, weapons, planets, and an almost endless history of large-scale combat that the films can only show hints of.
That’s why a Star Wars RTS makes perfect sense. Star Wars: Empire at War takes us outside the more personal stories of the Skywalker family to show us what the films only alluded to. As an RTS title, it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. If you’ve played Starcraft or Warcraft then you already know the basics here, but the Star Wars coat of paint and solid understanding of the genre make it a great romp for fans of the series. The game was created by former members of the team that made another hit RTS series, Command & Conquer, so Star Wars: Empire at War had the advantage of experience right from the start.
The only fault we have with Star Wars: Empire at War is its setting. While the RTS genre is perfect for large-scale conflicts, which this game certainly provides, that scale doesn’t apply to the time frame it holds itself to. Rather than covering the entire franchise, or even the entire original trilogy, Star Wars: Empire at War’s campaign is set strictly between episodes III and IV of the films.
You can play as the Rebels or Empire in the Galactic Conquest mode, where you are able to slowly take control of the entire galaxy. It might’ve just been beyond the team’s scope, development time, or budget, but this game could’ve been the definitive Star Wars RTS if it had been able to add a couple of more factions and at least include campaigns for the prequels as well. Even so, this is by far the best RTS for the series that you can still play online.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Episode I is maligned for many, many justifiable reasons. That probably made the inevitable tie-in game much more of a challenge to come up with, but in a stroke of genius, the team responsible focused on the one aspect of the film almost everyone thought was at least pretty cool: pod racing. Star Wars Episode I: Racer tosses out the plot of the film and focuses exclusively on expanding the racing aspect. The fact that it not only came out good but also as the best Star Wars racing game to date speaks to how strong the concept was within an otherwise disappointing film.
It also doesn’t rest on its laurels, either. Star Wars Episode I: Racer could have just made couple of tracks, some basic racing mechanics, and slapped the Star Wars name on it, and it at least would have sold well. But even without the IP behind it, this is a fun and exciting racing experience not quite like anything else.
While the film only showed the one pod racing scene, Star Wars Episode I: Racer expands the sport to include over a dozen tracks across multiple planets with vastly different environments and scenery you won’t even have time to properly appreciate. There’s an entire roster of racers to pick — not just Anakin — each with their own special skills to use in the race, plus 23 additional pods to unlock, new parts, upgrades, and pit droids to equip as well. All that extra content is gravy, but would be meaningless if the game itself wasn’t so much fun. Star Wars Episode I: Racer, above all else, really captures that breakneck speed and sense of just barely wrangling control of your pod as you skid and swerve through the deadly tracks.
The textures and models may have dated themselves over the 20-some years, but the sense of speed and adrenaline hasn’t aged a day.
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It’s hard to name a universe as recognizable as Star Wars is. A long time ago, but only in our galaxy, this brand has stepped far beyond the original film history. Today, more than 40 years later, this impressive world has come to life in the form of books, comics, cartoons and, of course, video games. Find the best of the latest in our selection of Star Wars-inspired games on PC.
It is worth noting that more than a dozen games have been released in the universe, and not all of them are worthy of the players’ attention. In addition, it is important to understand that for fans and the uninitiated, different games have different values.
For example, fans of Star Wars are very much appreciated by the Super Star Wars series, coming out in the era of 16-bit consoles. But for a modern player, these projects have dubious appeal, so our list will be focused specifically on the modern perception of gamers.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/KotOR 2
All the top participants described below are undoubtedly interesting for fans of the Star Wars universe, but the Knights of the Old Republic series of games amazed even those who were indifferent to the Force and the Jedi with their appearance. It would seem that everything is simple — the world of Star Wars is just perfect for creating a role-playing game. But what if you give development to BioWare, while giving them a free hand, transferring the events 4,000 years before the events of the films? That’s right, it will turn out to be an expectedly strong project.
Knights of the Old Republic offers a beautiful world in which every little thing is spelled out inside and out, a strong story with moral ramifications, and for a snack leaves colorful party members whom you will not soon forget.
All this made the glory of the game just an avalanche that covered BioWare in 2003. If you still doubt our words, then just count the awards that the game received at the time of its release.
The second part was already developed by the Obsidian studio, and in a short time allotted by the publisher. This played a cruel joke on Knights of the Old Republic II, leaving a legacy of bugs and quests leading nowhere. But the game itself and its history are no worse than the older sister, which means it is recommended for passing.
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Star Wars: Jedi Knight II — Jedi Outcast/Jedi Academy
The Jedi Knight series, inspired by the Star Wars universe, was originally a clone of Doom about stealing blueprints Death Stars. Over time, the story slipped into the Jedi theme, making its hero legendary — Kyle Katarn, who was dubbed «Chuck Norris» from the world of Star Wars. In 2002, the latest incarnation of the series, called Jedi Outcast, was released, which became the same symbol among fans as the hero himself.
Still keeping in mind its roots, the project third of the story proposes to experience it exclusively in a shooter, so that the long-awaited lightsaber really allows you to feel the difference between Kyle with him and Kyle without him. The combat mechanics are so well done that until now no one can repeat the sensations that the craftsmen from Raven Software were able to realize.
In addition, the almost tangible atmosphere of the Star Wars world adds to the popularity of the game. Every sound, location, floor texture and characters’ phrases will make you believe that you are in a galaxy far, far away. The only downside is the high complexity of the game by today’s standards. But being a Jedi is not like racing cars. Therefore, may the Force be with you if you decide to help Kyle in his adventures.
By the way, one cannot fail to mention the Jedi Academy add-on, which was released a little later as a standalone game. This project told the story of Kyle’s apprentice and allowed you to wield a lightsaber from the very beginning.
Otherwise, it’s the same as Jedi Outcast, only with a separate storyline and many additional features. And they also love Jedi Academy for its multiplayer, which still lives in some depths of space today. Oh, sorry, of course the Internet.
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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (2005)
Long ago, in 2005, Revenge of the Sith was released with a game designed to build on the success of the Star Wars: Battlefront shooter. And she did it in a big way. This game from the Star Wars shooter series came out so large-scale that most fans still consider it an example even for modern heirs from EA.
The shooter contains dozens of maps, many modes, space battles, battles of heroes, takeover of the galaxy and much more that can take many hours of a player’s life. For their time, all weapons, environments and characters were of very high quality, but today they, of course, are obsolete. However, this does not prevent fans from creating modifications, and the publisher from stirring up interest in the classics by fixing servers for online play.
Above all else, Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (2005) is a great option if your PC is still a Padawan.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
The long-awaited game from Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts. Jedi Fallen Order is a hybrid of Dark Souls, Force Unleashed and the usual cinematic adventures of recent years. The protagonist is a fragile Jedi, forced to flee from the empire. He travels to different planets, which are then available for re-visiting. The player is accompanied by a cute droid that helps restore health after a battle or find secrets in locations.
All this is adorned with graphics, sound and technical execution, which correspond to the huge budgets of the game. But one thing is not clear: why is the development of lightsabers in 2019 at a lower level than in Jedi Outcast?
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Star Wars: Empire at War
There are time-tested favorites among PC games set in the Star Wars universe. One of the owners of such titles is the Empire at War strategy.
This game turned out to be so much what the fans have been waiting for so long that even more than 10 years after the release, it is among the top sales games on this topic.
So, why did the developers from Petroglyph please the players so much? For example, the long-awaited and high-quality system of space battles. In such battles, every capital ship has vulnerable points that hit bombers just like in the movies. But the game from the Star Wars strategy series impresses with more than just space. Ground battles are also made with high quality and attention to detail. Each map is a new type of battlefield, featuring natives and even weather conditions that affect the situation. The map of the galaxy, which is a greatly simplified version of global space strategies, holds together both modes.
The popularity of STAR WARS Empire at War even today is evidenced by dozens of modifications created by fans, as well as a recent patch that brought the network game back to life. So you just have to make sure for yourself whether this strategy is worthy of the people’s love that it received.
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Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017)
The second major PC game in the Star Wars universe, released after the Disney purchase of the rights, turned out to be very controversial, and even scandalous. But putting Battlefront 2015 in its place just because of some loot boxes would be completely unfair. After a first try at pen, the craftsmen at DICE were finally able to properly use the budgets of EA and Disney, completing everything that the fans asked for.
In the continuation of the «perfect Star Wars shooter», players received a lot of innovations. Among them were: a story campaign, space battles, battles of the era of the clone wars and many added little things, so familiar to every fan of the universe. Complementing the picture is the most up-to-date graphics, amazing sound and developers’ fanatical attention to detail. You can safely grab a lightsaber and dive into the thick of epic battles. Just make sure that your PC is endowed with the Force in the same way as you are.
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Star Wars: Squadrons
The latest space sim in the Star Wars universe, ready to please both casual and hardcore players. The game has everything you need for complete immersion and the feeling of being in the cockpit of a real star fighter. Modern graphics, excellent sound, spectacular story campaign, advanced customization and full VR support. And for those who are sure that they fly no worse than Luke Skywalker, the doors to multiplayer are open, containing as many as two dynamic modes.
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Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
Star Wars, with its plethora of vehicles and epic battles, seems to be the ideal way to create a strategy game. And there were several such attempts by various game developers in the universe, for example, Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. In fact, this is also a series of games, including the original game and an add-on dedicated to the release of the second episode. However, now it all comes in one package.
What can you say about the game itself? Well, it’s almost a complete clone of Age Of Empires, right down to the menu, the role of buildings and the rules of the game. In this regard, the authors had to come up with a lot of buildings, equipment and infantry units that did not appear anywhere before. This project is worthy of the top Star Wars games due to the quality of development, timeless graphics, many campaigns for each race and the unique atmosphere of Star Wars. And in the end, where else can you build a Gungan fortress and defeat the empire with them?
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Star Wars: Republic Commando
This representative of the Star Wars series of games is very familiar to all lovers of the universe and believe me, his fame is well deserved. The thing is that instead of bearded guys waving glowing sticks, the story is dedicated to the clone special forces of the Republic. And although many skeptics say that if the clones were replaced with US Marines, then nothing would change, in fact, this is not entirely true.
The game brought to the fans the development of the theme of Mandalorian culture, including several hymns recorded for the game in their style. People who are less dedicated to the background will be pleased with a kind of hybrid of DOOM and SWAT 4, where the dynamics of what is happening comes from the first, and from the second, the management of the squad, whose members by the end of this game based on Star Wars will become like family to you.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
A rare occurrence in our top Star Wars games where the player can relive the events of the actual movies. Initially, it was a whole series of games, which, for convenience, were combined into one collection. Don’t let the skeptic inside you jump to conclusions when looking at the screenshots, as the game will delight every Star Wars fan. It has interesting tasks, secrets to discover, healthy humor and a real collecting spirit, so familiar to many LEGO fans.
Therefore, when you decide to run this seemingly absurd game on your PC, get ready to make sure once again that first impressions can be deceiving.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
The Star Wars universe seems to many to be the perfect setting for creating an MMORPG. And therefore on the PC for all the time there were already two of them. The first and now deceased Star Wars: Galaxies died at the hands of its own developers, who ruined the entire balance. The second is called Star Wars: The Old Republic and still adorns any list of the best Star Wars games on PC.
The list of achievements of our heroine includes: one of the record budgets in the history of the industry, developers represented by BioWare and the plot that continues the story of Knights of The Old Republic. Moreover, each class has its own storyline, companions, ship (hello from Mass Effect) and role in the history of the galaxy. The controversial points are some cartoonishness of the general style and orientation of the game to the plot, although it would seem that we were promised a live online world.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
At one time, a very anticipated game that was advertised for a long time and expensively.
The promises included a script written by George Lucas himself, and an unprecedented physics engine that promised amazing imagination to interact with the environment. The plot of the game was promised to dedicate to the secret student of Darth Vader, who was supposed to pursue the rebels and the Jedi throughout the galaxy.
The final product came out different from the marketing promises. The story turned out to be full of predictable twists and didn’t cover what was expected of it. The main character was endowed with such opportunities that it is very difficult to fit them even into the concept of «Force».
With the gameplay, however, everything turned out to be somewhat better than with the far-fetched plot. While the lightsabers in Force Unleashed aren’t well-executed by Star Wars PC standards, slashing through hordes of enemies is still fun and provocative. Not the worst way to immerse yourself in the world of Star Wars. Just do not try to play the second part after, seriously.
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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Another LEGO Star Wars game that brings together all the parts of the saga, including the new trilogy. However, you can start with any episode — so it doesn’t matter whether you are an ardent fan of the original trilogy or prefer Disney creations.
In terms of gameplay, this is the same LEGO game as all of its brothers. The emphasis is on adventures in the open world and the passage of story missions (5 per episode) alone or with a friend. There are plenty of characters — you can even become a Jedi, even a Sith, even a cute Ewok. The combat system includes light and heavy attacks, shooting and, of course, Strength.
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Angry Birds Star Wars
A Star Wars spin-off of the once very popular Angry Birds series. Angry Birds Star Wars repeats the gameplay of the original titles, but brings to it notes of the space saga and some new game mechanics.
The game and sequel are set in iconic locations for Star Wars fans including Naboo, Tatooine, Coruscant, Kamino and many more, with birds and pigs playing the roles of famous characters.
Appears here and Darth Vader in the guise of an evil pig.
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Star Wars: Dark Forces
Star Wars: Dark Forces was the first shooter in the Star Wars universe. The game sends gamers to the period before and after the events of the fourth episode of the saga, offering to take part in the battles in the form of Kyle Katarn, a former imperial cadet and later a rebel.
The game is reminiscent of typical shooters of the mid-90s, like Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, but it is remarkable not for the gameplay, but for the fact that it gave rise to a whole series of Jedi Knight, where Kyle played an important role. You can play Dark Forces now with the re-release available on Steam.
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Star Wars Episode I Racer
Pod racing is perhaps the most spectacular scene in The Phantom Menace. It is not surprising that gamers were happy to be able to feel like a pilot of an outlandish car and try to snatch victory from rivals on difficult tracks.
Star Wars Episode I Racer allows you to choose any racer from the original film, and also expands the list of tracks and even planets — the action goes beyond Tatooine. The soundtrack taken directly from Episode I is especially emotional. players will be able to meet familiar characters including Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — Republic Heroes juggles genres: it’s action with lightsabers, parkour and beat’em’up elements, and dynamic shooter with blaster shooting. It all depends on the hero you control during the mission. You can complete the game in co-op, helped by a pair of protagonists, but the monotonous gameplay and fixed camera may not appeal to everyone.
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Star Wars Rebellion
Star Wars Rebellion allows you to side with the Empire or the Rebels and become a participant in the events that will unfold immediately after A New Hope.
This is a grand strategy game that offers planetary leadership, star fleets and ground forces, and its gameplay involves a combination of diplomacy, espionage, reconnaissance missions and military operations.
Although Star Wars Rebellion is morally obsolete, and only the most assiduous gamers will figure out the game interface, this is an underestimated masterpiece in both the strategy genre and the Star Wars setting for five minutes.
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Star Wars X-Wing Alliance
Star Wars X-Wing Alliance is a classic space sim that tells the story of a space merchant family who joins the rebels. The hero will have to show his skills in piloting starships as part of many missions dedicated to the fight against the invasion of the Empire.
The game allows you to pilot the famous ships of the universe, including the Millennium Falcon, and during the battles, gamers will attack the second Death Star. It is noteworthy that the title is very successful to this day, and modders do not get tired of releasing additional content for it.
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Star Wars Tie Fighter
Star Wars Tie Fighter invites you to go to the side of evil and sit at the helm of the Imperial Navy fighter, which puts down rebellions throughout the galaxy. Under the leadership of Darth Vader himself, you will fight in space and above the surface of the planets, destroying the ships of the rebels and the rebellious general of the Empire, and the game gives you the opportunity to control fighters, bombers, interceptors and other types of starships.
Outdated visuals aside, Star Wars Tie Fighter is an outstanding simulator, complex and realistic enough to be played with a joystick.
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Star Wars Rogue Squadron
Opposite to Tie Fighter, Star Wars Rogue Squadron is a simulator dedicated to the rebel fleet. Players will take on the role of Luke Skywalker himself to assemble a squadron of the most experienced pilots and challenge the Imperial military.
Battles will unfold in planetary space, and missions involve a variety of tasks, including air combat, bombing, reconnaissance, rescue of soldiers in trouble, and so on. Opponents will be enemy fighters, tanks, turrets and other representatives of the Empire’s troops.
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire tells another story from the Star Wars universe.
Here, players will have to take care of saving Princess Leia herself from the crime prince Xizor, but the action is not limited to this mission: the storyline features Han Solo and Chewbacca, Bobba Fett and Jabba the Hutt, and other celebrities, and the gameplay combines third-person shootouts , flying on a jetpack, piloting speeders and swoops.
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The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu
The Journey to Batuu playset sends The Sims 4 life simulator characters to a planet in a galaxy far, far away. Here they are waiting for various tasks, the opportunity to enter into conflict on the side of the Empire or the rebels, get their own lightsaber and droid, new outfits and other content. The add-on is designed in the spirit of the new trilogy and fits surprisingly well into the atmosphere of the endless adventure of The Sims series.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 has yet to be officially announced, but there is no doubt that the game is in development, given the commercial success of the first part and long-running rumors about the sequel. They are joined by information from insiders who claim that the project will not be released until 2023 and will only be available on PC and next-generation consoles.
As far as the gameplay is concerned, we can hardly expect major changes compared to the original. We’re guessing it’s going to be a third-person action game focused on melee combat using lightsabers.
Star Wars Eclipse
Star Wars Eclipse is a new project from the Quantic Dream studio, known for such games as Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human. Plot details are being kept under wraps, though we already know a few things: the game will take place long before the events of the movie saga. The developers promise to keep the proprietary non-linearity and provide the opportunity to play for several characters, each of which will affect the plot and the fate of other characters.
