The Best Star Wars Games To Play
Published on 16th May 2024 by Guy Lanham. Updated on 15th October 2024
To celebrate the decorated gaming history of Star Wars, let us take a look at some of the best Star Wars games over the years. There has been a bounty of adventures in the galaxy far far away, so we’re going to name a few epic Star Wars games that every Padawan, Sith, Jedi, Wookie and Mandalorian can enjoy.
Buckle up, get ready for some nostalgia and most importantly, may the force be with you - always!
Star Wars Outlaws
Having launched in late August this year, Star Wars Outlaws has already rippled shockwaves amongst gamers. Touted as the first true open-world, single-player Star Wars game, Outlaws has had a bit of a shaky start with some bugs creeping into launch. However, put aside those bug issues and we have ourselves a stunning game that seriously captures the look and feel of the Star Wars universe.
Gameplay-wise, Outlaws shifts away from the typical lightsaber acrobatics and instead veers towards a stealth combat system that leaves you feeling like a cunning scoundrel.
The story is nothing short of impressive, too. We follow Kay Vess and her reptilian companion, Nix, as they venture through familiar planets to hunt down high-key targets and take part in galactic heists.
LEGO Star Wars
LEGO Star Wars is a must play for any Star Wars or LEGO fan, and if you love both, you’re in for a treat! LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga spans across the first six episodes of the Star Wars Saga and allows you to play through each epic movie, solving puzzles, defeating enemies, and finding collectibles.
Throughout the game you play as beloved Star Wars characters. There are over 120 characters available, allowing you to replay levels and explore the setting further. Aside from playing solo, you can also enjoy LEGO Star Wars with a friend thanks to co-op mode! If you’d like to experience LEGO Star Wars on the PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X, be sure to check it out!
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Cal Kestis is back with BD-1 in this brand new adventure in the follow up to Star Wars Jedi: The Fallen Order. This long awaited sequel was well worth the wait, and has been heralded as a game with a quality story and a fun but challenging combat system which will have fans of the first game wanting more.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released on the 28th April 2023 and is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic originally released in 2003 and is the first RPG set in the Star Wars universe. Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR) is widely regarded as one of the best Star Wars games ever made and it’s easy to see why. KotOR transports you to the time of the ancient Galactic Republic, thousands of years before A New Hope, and allows you to traverse iconic planets in the Star Wars universe such as Tatooine, Kashyyyk, Korriban and more. Players can serve either the light side or the dark side of the Force using game systems that track the players actions, through dialogue choices and decision making.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic holds a firm place in the hearts of Star Wars fans and has won many awards, so we simply had to honour it in our list of the best Star Wars games!
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a more recent Star Wars game and combines deep exploration of iconic Star Wars worlds - such as Mustafar and almost Souls - like combat. Fallen Order’s gameplay feels like a classic third person action adventure, which compliments Star Wars very well.
Play as Jedi Padawan, and Order 66 survivor, Cal Kestis as he flees from hunters specially trained by none other than Darth Vader. On this journey you must master Jedi abilities, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies. Stormtroopers, droids and purge troopers are some of the key enemies to face throughout the story, alongside epic bosses who may also wield lightsabers and the Force. Take down these enemies, large vehicles such as AT-ST’s and even wild beasts using your special abilities and the Force.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a fantastic game for Star Wars fans and a great adventure for those who aren't versed in the Star Wars franchise.
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast released in 2002 and is a first and third- person shooter. The game is set around 8 years after Return of The Jedi, with iconic characters such as Lando Calrissian and Luke Skywalker playing parts within the story. The overall story of Jedi Knight 2 follows Kyle Katarn, a former Jedi turned mercenary. Players can wield blasters for shooting, lightsabers for melee combat and even Force powers against enemies. The game was praised very highly for its revolutionary lightsaber combat and incredible storyline, not to mention the co-op capabilities adding to the overall fun factor of the game.
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast has been ported for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, so be sure to check it out!
Star Wars Battlefront II
If you dream of an arena shooter within the Star Wars universe, then we might have the perfect game for you. Star Wars Battlefront II has been a labour of love, creating an incredibly fun action game. This game allows you to play as a multitude of beloved heroes and feared villains from every era within the Star Wars universe. Each character boasts their own unique, upgradeable abilities to keep the characters distinct personality and powers.
Fight in iconic Star Wars locations from all three cinematic eras alongside your favourite heroes, explore immersive game modes and pilot Star Wars vehicles across land, sky and space. With regular, free content updates, Star Wars Battlefront II is a great game to sink your teeth into.
Star Wars: Republic Commando
Another epic first-person shooter set within the Star Wars universe is Star Wars: Republic Commando which features both single and multiplayer modes. You play as Boss, an elite clone trooper known as Clone Commando and leader of the special ops unit Delta Squad. The story follows this renowned Delta Squad taking on increasingly tricky missions within the Clone Wars.
The game has a massive cult following and is considered one of the best Star Wars games out there. You can check out Star Wars: Republic Commando on PS4 and Xbox One thanks to its backwards compatibility, as well as a port made for Nintendo Switch.
Well, we hope you enjoyed our list of some of the best Star Wars games out there. Did we nail it, or did we make some Wookie errors? Have a great Star Wars day and may the force be with you!
