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10 Best Star Wars Games to Play
Explore ten Star Wars games for Jedi adventures, squad tactics, starfighters, and RPG stories, with edition guidance and official trailers.
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The best Star Wars games let you inhabit very different corners of the galaxy. A starfighter cockpit, a small commando squad, and a Jedi’s adventure all provide something distinct, so this list looks beyond one type of lightsaber combat. It also separates current remasters from older originals where the edition matters. Several recommendations have multiplayer histories, but their single-player appeal and current online conditions should be considered separately. Pick the role you want to play first, then check the exact platform and package before choosing your next journey.
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10. Star Wars: Squadrons
Squadrons puts you inside a starfighter cockpit and asks you to think about more than aiming at the next target. Managing power and choosing how to approach an engagement give the flying a satisfying sense of responsibility. Its campaign also provides a reason to play independently of the current multiplayer population. Choose it if the ships and space battles are your favorite part of Star Wars. Check your input setup and any VR requirements separately; owning a compatible headset or flight stick does not automatically mean every configuration will be effortless.
Star Wars: Squadrons – Official Reveal Trailer — EA Star Wars. Watch on YouTube.
9. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles — Modern Release
The modern release of Jedi Power Battles revisits the arcade-style action of the older game, with lightsaber attacks and platforming taking priority over a deep RPG structure. It is a useful option when you want something more direct and playful than a sprawling cinematic adventure. The cooperative appeal also makes it worth comparing with the solo-focused Jedi games, although supported features should be checked for your chosen platform. Go in expecting a refreshed older design rather than a newly built blockbuster with modern exploration systems.
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles – Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games — PlayStation. Watch on YouTube.
8. Star Wars: Republic Commando
Republic Commando gives the spotlight to a small clone squad, making teamwork and tactical orders central to its identity. Directing companions to handle positions or objectives helps distinguish it from a shooter where the supporting cast simply follows behind you. It is a good pick if you want a grounded military perspective within the Star Wars setting. The older game structure and controls are still apparent, so platform and port quality deserve a look. Choose it for the campaign’s squad focus rather than expectations of a thriving modern competitive service.
Star Wars Republic Commando – Launch Trailer | PS4 — PlayStation. Watch on YouTube.
7. Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Dark Forces Remaster is an accessible way to revisit Kyle Katarn’s early adventure without confusing it with a full modern remake. The appeal is the original shooter’s level exploration, switches, secrets, and mission structure, presented through a refreshed technical package. It suits players curious about the franchise’s older game history and those who enjoy navigating a space rather than following a constant waypoint. Expect a classic design with its own pace. The remaster label should not lead you to expect newly invented campaigns or a contemporary cover-shooter system.
Star Wars™: Dark Forces Remaster – Reveal Trailer — Nightdive Studios. Watch on YouTube.
6. Star Wars Battlefront II — 2017
The 2017 Battlefront II offers a broad Star Wars presentation, with familiar locations, classes, and hero characters forming much of its appeal. It is important to distinguish this game from the separate 2005 release with the same title. The campaign gives it a single-player component, while the larger battles depend on the modes and online conditions available where you play. Check current server access and population before buying mainly for one multiplayer playlist. Do not mistake a large existing content catalog for a promise of continued major updates.
Star Wars Battlefront II Launch Trailer — EA Star Wars. Watch on YouTube.
5. Star Wars Outlaws
Outlaws follows Kay Vess and Nix into the galaxy’s criminal underworld, offering a scoundrel’s perspective instead of another Jedi origin story. Sneaking, fighting, traveling, and navigating syndicate relationships give the adventure a different personality from the lightsaber-focused games here. It is worth considering if you enjoy the everyday machinery and shady corners of Star Wars as much as its major battles. Edition contents matter: the base adventure and additional story packs are separate considerations. Check current platform information and included content rather than relying on an old pre-order description.
Star Wars Outlaws: Official Launch Trailer — Ubisoft. Watch on YouTube.
4. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
The Skywalker Saga is the lighthearted option, turning the nine numbered films into a large LEGO adventure filled with collectibles and playful reinterpretations. Its broad cast and accessible action make it easy to follow a favorite era or character. Local co-op is part of its appeal, but it should not be confused with a promise of native online co-op. Choose it when you want a relaxed tour of familiar stories rather than a demanding combat system. Additional character packs change the roster you own, not the fundamental structure of the base campaign.
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga – Launch Trailer — Warner Bros. Games. Watch on YouTube.
3. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Fallen Order introduces Cal Kestis through an adventure built around exploration, developing abilities, and deliberate lightsaber combat. Revisiting an area after gaining a new tool can reveal paths that were previously out of reach, giving the journey more structure than a simple sequence of fights. It is the natural starting point before Jedi: Survivor, particularly if the characters and their relationships matter to you. Use the difficulty options to find a comfortable balance between story and combat. It is a single-player adventure, so cooperative play is not part of the package.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Launch Trailer — EA Star Wars. Watch on YouTube.
2. Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
The Sith Lords is a character-driven RPG for players who enjoy conversations, party building, and morally complicated situations. Its older combat system is closer to command-based role-playing than modern action, which gives you more room to think about builds than react with quick inputs. It is a particularly interesting choice once you have some familiarity with the first Knights of the Old Republic. Versions and community restoration projects require care: check compatibility and provenance, and do not assume a PC modification is available or supported on every console port.
STAR WARS: Grand Collection – Signature Edition – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch — Nintendo of America. Official collection trailer including this game. Watch on YouTube.
1. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Survivor builds on Cal’s earlier journey with broader exploration and more combat options, giving familiar abilities new situations to work through. It is a strong choice when you want a modern single-player Star Wars adventure that combines movement, discovery, and lightsaber encounters. Playing Fallen Order first adds context to the returning cast. Technical requirements also matter, especially on PC, so compare the current official specifications and recent platform guidance with your system. Choose the version that fits your hardware rather than treating every edition or generation as identical.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Official Reveal Trailer — EA Star Wars. Watch on YouTube.
Which Game Should You Start With?
Start with Fallen Order before Survivor if you want a connected modern story. Outlaws is the scoundrel alternative, Squadrons serves the starfighter fantasy, and The Sith Lords is for patient RPG players. The Skywalker Saga is the easiest recommendation for a lighter local-co-op evening.
