The Star Wars universe has given birth to so many amazing video games over the years. These games give you the opportunity to step into the shoes of Jedis, fighter pilots, droids, and clones so you can live out all of those fantasies you have about adventuring through a galaxy far, far away.
Everybody has their own opinion about which ones are best, and the truth is, there are so many amazing Star Wars video games that it’s impossible to rank them all and choose a winner. Different games give you a different part of the Star Wars experience, so it depends whether you are looking for epic lightsaber duels, full-scale battles, rich lore, or adrenaline-pumping space dogfights. This list breaks down some of those categories and points you in the direction of the game you are looking for.
Best Lightsaber Action – Jedi: Fallen Order
Jedi: Fallen Order (released in 2019) follows Cal Kestis, one of the surviving Jedi, running for his life after the events of Order 66. It introduces a great bit of the Star Wars story that we don’t get to see in the films, and we get to meet some of the Inquisitors (you will see some more in the new Obi Wan series). But the thing that really shines through is the lightsaber action. It feels more real than any other Star Wars game, and there is a challenging element to it. It’s so satisfying to time the block right and send a laser bolt straight back into the face of a Stormtrooper, and dueling the big bosses feels just as epic as it does in the movies. If you haven’t played this yet, you can pick it up fairly cheaply. If you are on PS4 or PS5, you can get an OffGamers PSN Gift Card to pick it up. If you’ve always dreamed of battling it out with a sith lord, this is the game for you.
Best Star Wars Story – Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
If you want to do a deep dive into the Star Wars universe and write your own story, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the game for you. In fact, this RPG is often named as the best Star Wars game by fans. It has recently been remastered for the Switch so you can enjoy this amazing game in handheld mode. It has an excellent main storyline that gives you the chance to decide your path. Will you give in to the dark side or turn to the light? Although it is an old game and it is a little dated in places, the incredible narrative element more than makes up for it.
Best Space Dogfights – Squadrons
This may be a contentious one because a lot of fans still maintain that the earlier Rogue Squadrons is the best Star Wars flight game. It’s true that it is an amazing game and it’s easier to pick up and play. However, for the hardcore enthusiasts, the more recent Squadrons is a better option because it has more depth. Not to mention that being built on modern engines means that it has amazing graphics. If you want to get as close to the movie experience of being in a thrilling space dogfight, Squadrons is the way to go.
Conclusion: What Will Be Your Favorite?
These are just three of the incredible Star Wars games that are out there, and more are sure to come in the future. Do you agree with this list? What are your favorite Star Wars video games? Try out these games for yourself to get an answer or to simply give yourself a few hours of entertainment.