🌌Best Star Wars Games Ranked
Star Wars games span decades of innovation from lightsaber combat to massive space battles, shaping how fans experience the galaxy far, far away. Rankings hinge on story depth, gameplay feel, and lasting replay value amid a mix of hits and misses. Vote to reorder the list based on what matters most to you.
What counts: Best means strongest overall package of narrative, mechanics, and Star Wars fidelity; Metascores are approximate critic aggregates out of 10 and years are rounded to release window.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic▲ Rising
BioWare delivered a defining RPG that let players shape their own Sith or Jedi destiny on a massive scale. The twist on the unknown planet and the companion stories set a benchmark still chased today. It earns the top spot for unmatched choice-driven storytelling.
Year: 2003Metascore: 9.4/10Developer: BioWarePlatforms: PC, XboxMultiplayer: —
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28Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order▲ Rising
Respawn crafted a focused single-player adventure that finally nailed responsive lightsaber combat after years of attempts. Cal Kestis's journey through Zeffo and Ilum captured the wonder of exploration. It ranks high for modern polish and respect for canon.
Year: 2019Metascore: 8.1/10Developer: RespawnPlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneMultiplayer: —
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15Star Wars: Dark Forces▲ Rising
LucasArts pioneered first-person shooting in the Star Wars setting with Kyle Katarn's mission to steal the Death Star plans. Its level design and dark atmosphere influenced later shooters. It earns legacy status for foundational gameplay.
Year: 1995Metascore: 7.5/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PC, MacMultiplayer: —
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14LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga▲ Rising
The 2007 compilation combined the first two LEGO games with new levels covering the original trilogy. Co-op charm and collectibles made it a staple. It sits here for accessibility and humor.
Year: 2007Metascore: 7.8/10Developer: Traveller's TalesPlatforms: PS3, Xbox 360, WiiMultiplayer: ✓
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13Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II▲ Rising
Obsidian deepened the RPG formula with philosophical questions about the Force and stronger companion arcs. The restored content mod shows what the rushed ending cut. Its higher rank comes from richer writing despite the launch state.
Year: 2004Metascore: 8.5/10Developer: ObsidianPlatforms: PC, XboxMultiplayer: —
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11Star Wars Battlefront II (2005)▲ Rising
Pandemic's sequel expanded modes and maps while keeping the satisfying blaster and vehicle combat that defined the series. The Galactic Conquest mode became legendary for campaign-style play. It holds its place for pure multiplayer fun.
Year: 2005Metascore: 8.8/10Developer: PandemicPlatforms: PC, PS2, XboxMultiplayer: ✓
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10LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Traveller's Tales delivered the ultimate LEGO love letter covering all nine saga films with humor and freedom. The open hub worlds and co-op chaos made it endlessly replayable. Its placement reflects broad appeal and sheer volume of content.
Year: 2022Metascore: 7.9/10Developer: Traveller's TalesPlatforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, SwitchMultiplayer: ✓
added by IJRin 2 rankingsLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
9LucasArts gave players command of an elite clone squad in tight, tactical missions that felt fresh in the Star Wars universe. The squad commands and dark tone stood out. It earns its spot for innovative squad-based gameplay.
Year: 2005Metascore: 7.8/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PC, XboxMultiplayer: ✓
added by IJRStar Wars: Republic Commando
8Petroglyph brought real-time strategy to the galaxy with ground and space battles that captured epic scale. The campaign let players conquer systems as Rebels or Empire. It ranks for strategic depth and mod scene longevity.
Year: 2006Metascore: 7.9/10Developer: PetroglyphPlatforms: PCMultiplayer: ✓
added by IJRStar Wars: Empire at War
8Star Wars Squadrons▲ Rising
Motive delivered a focused VR-friendly flight sim with tense 5v5 dogfights and single-player campaign. The cockpit immersion and resource management set it apart. It ranks for pure piloting satisfaction.
Year: 2020Metascore: 7.8/10Developer: MotivePlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneMultiplayer: ✓
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5Massive Entertainment brought an open-world crime story set between Empire and Jedi with stealth and dogfighting. Kay Vess's journey through the underworld felt fresh. It earns its spot for ambitious scope despite launch bugs.
Year: 2024Metascore: 7.2/10Developer: Massive EntertainmentPlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox SeriesMultiplayer: —
added by IJRStar Wars Outlaws
2The sequel built on Fallen Order with bigger planets and deeper skill trees while keeping the same satisfying combat loop. Cal's continued growth and new Force abilities made the upgrade feel meaningful. It ranks here for scope and refinement.
Year: 2023Metascore: 8/10Developer: RespawnPlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox SeriesMultiplayer: —
added by IJRin 2 rankingsStar Wars Jedi: Survivor
1Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
LucasArts bridged the original and prequel eras with Dash Rendar's adventure mixing shooting, flying, and on-foot sections. The Hoth and Cloud City levels stood out. It ranks for ambitious multi-genre attempt.
Year: 1996Metascore: 7.2/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: N64, PCMultiplayer: —
added by IJRStar Wars: Shadows of the Empire
1LucasArts gave Jango Fett a prequel-era action game with jetpack and whipcord gameplay. The mission structure and bounty system felt unique. It sits here for solid character fantasy.
Year: 2002Metascore: 6.8/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PS2, GameCubeMultiplayer: —
added by IJRStar Wars: Bounty Hunter
0Star Wars Battlefront (2015)
DICE returned the series with gorgeous visuals and massive multiplayer maps that recreated iconic battles. The beta hype and launch scale were unmatched. It sits here for technical achievement despite thin content at release.
Year: 2015Metascore: 7.3/10Developer: DICEPlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneMultiplayer: ✓
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-2Star Wars: The Force Unleashed▼ Falling
LucasArts let players wield the Force as Starkiller with destructive power never seen before in the series. The physics-driven combat and story bridge between trilogies stood out. It ranks for spectacle and Force fantasy.
Year: 2008Metascore: 7/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PS3, Xbox 360, WiiMultiplayer: —
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-2Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II▼ Falling
The sequel doubled down on Force destruction with bigger set pieces but shorter story. Starkiller's clone arc divided fans. It ranks lower for feeling like an expansion rather than full sequel.
Year: 2010Metascore: 6.3/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PS3, Xbox 360, WiiMultiplayer: —
added by IJRStar Wars: The Force Unleashed II
-2LucasArts released a simple top-down adventure where players help Yoda on random missions. The lightweight design suited handheld play. It ranks for charming oddity in the catalog.
Year: 1997Metascore: 5.8/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: Game Boy, PCMultiplayer: —
added by IJRStar Wars: Yoda Stories
-2LucasArts created an early FMV rail shooter that introduced many to interactive Star Wars on CD-ROM. The trench run homage and cutscenes were novel for the time. It earns nostalgia points despite simplicity.
Year: 1993Metascore: 6.5/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PC, Mac, 3DOMultiplayer: —
added by IJRStar Wars: Rebel Assault
-3Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance▼ Falling
Totally Games let players fly as a smuggler family caught in the Galactic Civil War with deep space combat. The story missions and capital ship battles delivered scale. It ranks for simulation fans.
Year: 1999Metascore: 8.6/10Developer: Totally GamesPlatforms: PCMultiplayer: ✓
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-4Factor 5 delivered arcade-style flight missions with tight controls and power-ups across iconic battles. The N64 version pushed the hardware. It earns legacy points for accessible action.
Year: 1998Metascore: 8.5/10Developer: Factor 5Platforms: N64, PCMultiplayer: —
added by IJRin 2 rankingsStar Wars: Rogue Squadron
-4Star Wars Episode I: Racer▼ Falling
LucasArts turned podracing into a high-speed racer with tracks from the film and beyond. The sense of speed and split-screen made it memorable. It ranks for arcade racing purity.
Year: 1999Metascore: 7.9/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: N64, PC, DreamcastMultiplayer: ✓
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-4Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
LucasArts adapted Age of Empires into Star Wars RTS with four factions and space elements. The campaigns covered multiple eras. It earns points for strategy fans despite age.
Year: 2001Metascore: 7/10Developer: LucasArtsPlatforms: PCMultiplayer: ✓
added by IJRStar Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
-7Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy▼ Falling
Raven Software perfected lightsaber dueling in a multiplayer-focused entry with strong single-player missions. The customizable Jedi and mod community kept it alive for years. It earns its place for combat feel.
Year: 2003Metascore: 8.2/10Developer: RavenPlatforms: PC, MacMultiplayer: ✓
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-8Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)▼ Falling
The sequel added a single-player campaign and hero modes after a rocky launch defined by loot boxes. Post-update the gameplay loop improved dramatically. It earns this spot for redemption arc and current state.
Year: 2017Metascore: 7.6/10Developer: DICEPlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneMultiplayer: ✓
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