The 18 Best Star Wars Video Games of All Time

From lightsaber duels in ancient temples to massive space battles and tactical squad missions, decades of Star Wars gaming span nearly every genre imaginable. Classic legends and modern epics battle it out — which one rules the galaxy for you?

1

Knights of the Old Republic II

The 2004 sequel by Obsidian Entertainment that deepened the philosophical exploration of the Force with morally complex characters and faction choices.

1000pts

2

Knights of the Old Republic

A landmark 2003 RPG set 4,000 years before the films, featuring rich storytelling and a legendary twist ending that redefined Star Wars lore.

882pts

3

Battlefront (2004)

The original 2004 large-scale multiplayer shooter that captured the epic feel of Star Wars ground battles with massive armies across iconic locations.

795pts

4

Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

The 2002 first and third-person action game bringing back Kyle Katarn with satisfying lightsaber combat and a well-crafted story of redemption.

733pts

5

Star Wars Outlaws

The 2024 open-world action-adventure following scoundrel Kay Vess, offering the first true open-world Star Wars experience set in the criminal underworld.

733pts

6

Shadows of the Empire

The ambitious 1996 multi-genre game set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, one of the first titles to fill in the gap between films.

733pts

7

Battlefront II (2005)

The beloved 2005 large-scale shooter featuring a campaign through the 501st Legion's eyes and pioneering space battle modes across both trilogies.

733pts

8

X-Wing

The 1993 space flight simulator that pioneered the modern Star Wars gaming experience, putting players in the cockpit of Rebel starfighters.

681pts

9

Battlefront II (2017)

EA's 2017 reboot that overcame a controversial launch to become one of the most visually stunning and content-rich Star Wars games ever released.

619pts

10

Jedi: Survivor

The acclaimed 2023 sequel with refined lightsaber combat, expanded Force stances, and an emotionally complex story set five years after Fallen Order.

619pts

11

Republic Commando

A 2005 squad-based tactical FPS following an elite Clone Commando unit through dangerous missions with outstanding AI squad mechanics.

619pts

12

Rogue Squadron II

A stunning GameCube launch title in 2001 praised for its cinematic presentation and satisfying arcade flight combat across iconic Star Wars battles.

619pts

13

Jedi: Fallen Order

A 2019 Soulslike action-adventure following Cal Kestis, a young Jedi survivor, that proved EA could deliver compelling single-player Star Wars experiences.

545pts

14

TIE Fighter

The iconic 1994 space combat sim where players fly for the Galactic Empire, still considered one of the finest flight simulators ever made.

545pts

15

The Force Unleashed

The 2008 action game starring Darth Vader's secret apprentice Starkiller, bridging the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.

545pts

16

Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

The 2003 sequel allowing players to create their own Jedi Padawan with deep lightsaber customization and robust multiplayer still played today.

545pts

17

Squadrons

The immersive 2020 first-person dogfighting game set after Return of the Jedi, with full VR support and a satisfying story told from both Rebel and Imperial sides.

454pts

18

Dark Forces

The landmark 1995 FPS introducing hero Kyle Katarn, built on pioneering 3D engine technology and featuring the first fully original Star Wars story in games.

454pts