Summary
- Star Wars games immerse players in diverse genres, broadening the universe in unique ways with new characters and narratives.
- VR games like Tales From The Galaxy's Edge and Vader Immortal immerse players into lived in worlds with unique stories.
- Star Wars Outlaws plummets the player into the highs and lows of the criminal underworld in Star Wars lore.
There are dozens of games set in the Star Wars universe that have dabbled various video game genres over the years, immersing fans in a galaxy far, far away. Many of these games are confirmed as non-canonical, known as Legends, while others have been created as official canon entries into the Star Wars universe, connecting to numerous movies, television shows, comics, and novels.
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On top of many successful movies, the Star Wars franchise has also seen a whole host of incredible games that have brought its universe to life.
Every canon Star Wars game either introduces new worlds and storylines that have not been seen before or expands upon elements from other projects. Some of these games successfully do both, pleasing dedicated fans while also welcoming newcomers to the Star Wars mythology who may not have experienced the movies or other expanded content beforehand.
8 Star Wars Squadrons
Legendary Pilots Mentor The Player Across The Stars
Star Wars: Squadrons
- Released
- October 2, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
- Genre(s)
- Action, Flight Simulator
Harkening back to classic PC games like Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Star Wars Squadrons presents the most realistic video game portrayal of being a starfighter pilot. It follows the lives of two pilots, one serving the New Republic and the other the Imperial Remnant, set in the aftermath of Return of the Jedi.
In addition to top-notch visuals, Star Wars Squadrons features gameplay that is far from easy to master. Each ship feels accurate to the films in terms of its control, and it requires a lot of focus and reflexes. Squadrons also features multiple legacy characters, including Hera Syndulla and Wedge Antilles, as important parts of the New Republic storyline.
7 Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge
The First In-Universe Look At Batuu
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition
- Released
- February 22, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Violence
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Not everyone can afford a trip to Galaxy’s Edge in the two Disney parks, but there is another solution for those with virtual reality systems, such as PSVR2 and Meta Quest 2. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is set on the planet of Batuu, the same setting as the Galaxy’s Edge park, allowing players to engage in the world from a new perspective.
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Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge features a droid mechanic embarking on a vibrant and immersive adventure, fighting Stormtroopers, droids, and alien creatures using blasters and other tools. Every weapon is meticulously designed to look, sound, and feel straight out of the movies, which, combined with characters like C-3PO and R2-D2, helps turn the game into a genuine Star Wars adventure.
6 Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
Darth Vader Is Like A Horror Villain In His Home
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
- Released
- April 29, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Arcade
Where Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is more action-packed and pulpy, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series is more story-driven and atmospheric thanks to its titular character as the main antagonist. The player has to creep and fight their way through the bowels of Darth Vader’s fortress on Mustafar, which can be as intriguing as it is terrifying.
Darth Vader is shown through the eyes of someone who only knows him to be the dark and powerful dictator of the galaxy, so being stalked by him through black hallways and caverns is a nightmare. However, getting to play with a lightsaber in VR and fighting the Sith Lord while unlocking mysteries about Mustafar and Darth Vader results in Vader Immortal being unlike any other Star Wars game.
5 Star Wars Outlaws
The Underworld Life Opens Up To The Galaxy
Star Wars Outlaws
- Released
- August 30, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence, Simulated Gambling, Mild Language
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action-Adventure
Star Wars Outlaws presents the gaming industry with the first truly open-world Star Wars game, featuring expansive maps filled with side quests and storylines across multiple new and familiar planets. As a rising figure in the criminal underworld, the player can be as heroic or as villainous as possible, mixing action, stealth, and narrative decision-making to create an ambitious Star Wars adventure.
The story is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, when the galaxy was at its most lawless due to the Empire being too busy with the war. Kay Vess is introduced, and she must assemble the best crew of criminals to undertake the greatest heist, which leads her to meet multiple famous underworld bosses, including Jabba the Hutt.
4 Star Wars: Republic Commando
Before The Bad Batch, There Was Delta Squad
Star Wars Republic Commando
- Released
- February 28, 2005
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood and Gore, Violence
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Thanks to Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch, the existence of clone commandos helps solidify Star Wars: Republic Commando as canon. In many ways, it is considered a precursor to The Bad Batch, as it also follows a team of specially bred clones serving the Republic as a special operations squadron that can do what regular clones cannot.
From the battle of Geonosis to the beginning of the Kashyyyk reinforcement, Star Wars: Republic Commando mixes intense first-person shooter action with tactical squad commands. It helps create a campaign that may be short, but tests the player every step of the way, rather than letting them rely on blinding blasting their way through battle droids, pirates, and extraterrestrials.
3 Star Wars: Battlefront 2
War Can Turn Stormtroopers Into Heroes
Star Wars Battlefront 2
- Released
- November 17, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Violence
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Not all Stormtroopers are blind servants of the Empire, as shown in Star Wars: Battlefront 2's story mode, which depicts Iden Versio’s gradual transformation from Imperial commando to a decorated commander of the New Republic. Fans gain multiple important insights into the universe through Iden's perspective, such as the destruction of the Star Destroyers on Jakku and the Resistance's acquisition of knowledge about the Dreadnought in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
The story is a notable feature, but the primary focus is on the intense online multiplayer experience spanning all Star Wars eras. The game offers dozens of maps, characters, units, vehicles, weapons, and abilities. Even years after its last update, Star Wars: Battlefront 2 still has a dedicated player base that continues to engage in battles on land, in the air, and in space.
2 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
The Purge Of The Jedi Left Many Scars
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Released
- November 11, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- Action
The story of Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order masterfully depicts the trauma and anguish a young Jedi goes through after surviving Order 66. Taking place five years after Revenge of the Sith, Cal Kestis is being hunted by Sith Inquisitors and their Imperial forces as he tries to prevent them from finding other Force-sensitive children.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was designed by Respawn Entertainment to look and feel like an interactive Star Wars movie, while also offering gamers engaging lightsaber combat. Many have compared it to Bloodborne or Elden Ring, but far less grueling, with elements of Metroidvanias and Tomb Raider, creating a mish-mash that became an explosive hit, even for a Star Wars game.
1 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Cal’s Story Gets Even Darker In The Sequel
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Released
- April 28, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Soulslike, Sci-Fi
Cameron Monaghan, the actor portraying Cal Kestis, and the team at Respawn Entertainment return in a sequel that takes everything that the first game established and expands on it in the best ways. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor features even bigger planets, better customization for Cal, improved lightsaber combat, and an even darker story that pushes Cal to his limits as a Jedi, or potentially something darker.
Like its predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor continues to showcase how survival can twist someone’s disposition to a darker state, especially with some of its narrative twists and turns. It also continues to add elements that connect to different Star Wars canon media, such as remnants of the High Republic, but even players who have never watched Star Wars can still enjoy it.
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