The Star Wars franchise has spawned one of the most extensive collections of video games in entertainment history. From arcade cabinets to next-gen consoles, developers have brought the galaxy far, far away to players in countless forms since the early 1980s.
Collection Parameters
This catalog includes commercial releases for consoles and personal computers. For clarity and focus, the following are excluded:
- Mobile-exclusive games
- Browser and web-based games
- Demo discs and tech demos
- Canceled games
- Upcoming games
What follows is a chronological journey through four decades of Star Wars gaming history, showcasing how the technology, storytelling, and gameplay have evolved alongside the franchise itself.
| # | Initial Release Date | Title | Genre | Studio | Platform(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1982-07-01 | The Empire Strikes Back | Arcade | Parker Brothers | Atari 2600, Intellivision | "The Empire Strikes Back" was a 1982 video game by Parker Brothers for Atari 2600 and Intellivision where players control a Rebel pilot attempting to destroy AT-ATs on Hoth. |
| 2 | 1983-02-01 | Jedi Arena | Arcade | Parker Brothers | Atari 2600 | "Jedi Arena" was a 1983 Atari 2600 game by Parker Brothers where two players control Jedi Knights using Paddle Controllers to deflect laser blasts from a training remote at each other. |
| 3 | 1983-05-05 | The Arcade Game | Arcade | Atari | Arcade, Amiga, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Macintosh | "The Arcade Game" was a popular 1983 Atari vector-based arcade game that simulated the Death Star trench run from A New Hope, featuring digitized movie voices and later being ported to various home systems. |
| 4 | 1983-10-01 | Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle | Arcade | Parker Brothers | Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ZX Spectrum | "Return of the Jedi: Death Star Battle" was a 1983 Parker Brothers game for Atari platforms and ZX Spectrum where players pilot the Millennium Falcon to destroy the second Death Star while defending against TIE interceptors. |
| 5 | 1984-01-01 | Return of the Jedi (arcade game) | Arcade | Atari | Arcade cabinet, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum | "Return of the Jedi" was a 1984 Atari arcade game featuring the Battle of Endor with gameplay that allowed players to control Princess Leia on a speeder bike, Chewbacca in an AT-ST, and Lando Calrissian in the Millennium Falcon to destroy the second Death Star. |
| 6 | 1985-01-01 | The Empire Strikes Back (arcade game) | Arcade | Atari | Arcade cabinet | "The Empire Strikes Back" was a 1985 Atari vector graphics arcade game that served as a sequel to the Star Wars arcade game, allowing players to control Luke Skywalker's snowspeeder during the Battle of Hoth and later pilot the Millennium Falcon as Han Solo through an asteroid field. |
| 7 | 1987-12-04 | Star Wars (1987 video game) | Action | Namco | Famicom | "Star Wars" was a 1987 Namco side-scrolling platformer for the Famicom where players control Luke Skywalker as he traverses different planets to rescue characters from the original film while repeatedly battling Darth Vader who transforms into various creatures. |
| 8 | 1988-01-01 | Droids (video game) | Puzzle | Mastertronic | Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 | "Droids" was a 1988 platform game by Mastertronic for various home computers in which players control C-3PO and R2-D2 as they attempt to escape from the Fromm Gang's base on the moon Auren by navigating through eight levels while avoiding enemy droids. |
| 9 | 1991-10-01 | Star Wars (1991 video game) | Action | Lucasfilm Games, Beam Software | Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Game Boy, Sega Game Gear, SEGA Master System | "Star Wars" was a 1991 Nintendo Entertainment System video game that follows the plot of A New Hope, combining side-scrolling platformer gameplay with first-person space combat sequences where players control Luke Skywalker as he assembles the characters, acquires a lightsaber, and ultimately destroys the Death Star. |
| 10 | 1991-12-01 | The Empire Strikes Back (1991 video game) | 2D Action Platformer | Lucasfilm Games, Sculptured Software Inc. | Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Game Boy | "The Empire Strikes Back" was a 1991 NES video game published by JVC where players control Luke Skywalker through ten levels spanning Hoth, Dagobah, and Bespin, featuring both on-foot platforming segments and vehicle-based combat sections. |
| 11 | 1991-12-13 | Attack on the Death Star | Flight Simulator | M.N.M Software | Sharp X68000, PC-98 | "Attack on the Death Star" was a 1991 Japanese-exclusive space simulation game for the Sharp X68000 and PC-98 that recreated the Battle of Yavin with wireframe 3D graphics, featuring three stages similar to the 1983 arcade game and music arranged by Yuzo Koshiro. |
| 12 | 1992-11-01 | Super Star Wars | Platformer | LucasArts, Sculptured Software | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii (Virtual Console), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | Super Star Wars is a 1992 SNES platform game that adapts Episode IV A New Hope with multiple playable characters, various gameplay styles including landspeeder and X-wing levels, and was later released on Wii Virtual Console, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita. |
| 13 | 1993-01-01 | Star Wars Chess | Board Game | The Software Toolworks, Inc. | PC, Sega CD | Star Wars Chess is a 1993 PC and 1994 Sega CD game that reimagines traditional chess with Star Wars characters, where the Light Side (Rebels) faces the Dark Side (Empire) with animated battle sequences playing when one piece captures another, similar to the popular Battle Chess game format. |
| 14 | 1993-02-01 | X-Wing (video game) | Flight Simulator | Totally Games | PC, Macintosh | X-Wing is a 1993 LucasArts flight simulation game where players pilot Rebel starfighters through missions leading to the Death Star's destruction, featuring 3D polygon graphics and an immersive storyline that follows Keyan Farlander's journey in the Rebellion. |
| 15 | 1993-06-01 | Super The Empire Strikes Back | Platformer | LucasArts, Sculptured Software | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Console | Super The Empire Strikes Back is a 1993 SNES platform game that follows the film's plot with gameplay modifications, featuring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca as playable characters with Force powers, Mode 7 vehicle sequences, and password functionality to save progress. |
| 16 | 1993-11-01 | Rebel Assault | Flight Simulator | LucasArts | PC, Macintosh, Sega CD, 3DO | Rebel Assault is a groundbreaking 1993 CD-ROM-only game that follows "Rookie One" through flight training and missions parallel to A New Hope, featuring digitized movie footage, full speech, and 3D-rendered graphics that pushed technical boundaries despite its linear gameplay. |
| 17 | 1994-07-20 | TIE Fighter (video game) | Flight Simulator | Totally Games | PC, Macintosh | TIE Fighter is a 1994 space simulation game that serves as the sequel to X-Wing, letting players experience the Star Wars universe from the Imperial perspective as pilot Maarek Stele, featuring improved 3D graphics with Gouraud shading, expanded craft options, and a storyline spanning from after the Battle of Hoth to just before Endor. |
| 18 | 1994-11-01 | Star Wars Arcade | Arcade | Sega | Arcade game, Sega 32X | Star Wars Arcade is a 1994 Sega-produced first-person space simulator game featuring scenes from Return of the Jedi with a focus on the Battle of Endor, later ported to the Sega 32X with expanded content including the Death Star trench run from A New Hope. |
| 19 | 1994-11-01 | Super Return of the Jedi | Platformer | LucasArts, Sculptured Software | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Game Boy, Virtual Console | Super Return of the Jedi is a 1994 platform game for SNES, Game Boy, and Game Gear that follows the film's plot with gameplay adjustments, featuring playable characters including Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Leia, and Wicket the Ewok, with Mode 7 vehicle sequences and password save functionality. |
| 20 | 1995-02-15 | Dark Forces | First-Person Shooter | LucasArts | PC, Mac, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable | Dark Forces is a groundbreaking 1995 first-person shooter that introduces Kyle Katarn, a mercenary who steals the Death Star plans for the Rebellion and later investigates the Imperial dark trooper project, featuring pioneering 3D graphics, mission-based gameplay, and authentic Star Wars environments and sound effects. |
| 21 | 1995-11-01 | Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire | Action | LucasArts | PC, Macintosh, Playstation | Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire is a 1995 video game that follows Rookie One's mission to stop Darth Vader's secret TIE Phantom project, featuring live-action footage with actors against computer-generated backgrounds. |
| 22 | 1996-11-03 | Shadows of the Empire (video game) | Adventure | LucasArts | Nintendo 64, PC | "Shadows of the Empire" is a 1996 action/adventure video game set between "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" that follows mercenary Dash Rendar as he battles Imperial forces on Hoth, hunts bounty hunters, protects Luke Skywalker, and ultimately confronts the crime lord Prince Xizor. |
| 23 | 1997-03-01 | Yoda Stories | Adventure | LucasArts | PC, Game Boy Color | "Yoda Stories" is a 1997 video game featuring randomly generated missions where Luke Skywalker, guided by Yoda between Episodes V and VI, completes various objectives across planets like Tatooine and Endor while battling Imperial forces and other enemies. |
| 24 | 1997-04-29 | X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | Flight Simulator | Totally Games | PC | "X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter" is a 1997 multiplayer-focused space combat simulation game that features technically advanced graphics but lacks a story-driven campaign, instead offering standalone battle scenarios that can be played from either Rebel or Imperial perspectives. |
| 25 | 1997-10-01 | Masters of Teräs Käsi | Fighting | LucasArts | PlayStation | "Masters of Teräs Käsi" is a 1997 PlayStation fighting game where mysterious Imperial agent Arden Lyn, master of an ancient fighting art, battles against key Rebel Alliance members including Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia across iconic Star Wars locations. |
| 26 | 1997-10-09 | Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II | First-Person Shooter | LucasArts | PC | "Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II" is a 1997 first-person shooter video game where Kyle Katarn, guided by the spirit of Jedi Master Qu Rahn, develops Force powers and uses his father's lightsaber to defeat Dark Jedi Jerec and his followers who seek the power of the Valley of the Jedi on Ruusan. |
| 27 | 1997-10-21 | Monopoly Star Wars (video game) | Board Game | Artech Studios | PC | "Monopoly Star Wars" is a 1997 Windows video game that adapts the traditional Monopoly board game with Star Wars characters and locations replacing the original game pieces and properties. |
| 28 | 1998-02-16 | Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith | First-Person Shooter | LucasArts | PC | "Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith" is a 1998 expansion pack for Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II that allows players to control Mara Jade, a former Imperial agent training as a Jedi, who must complete missions for the New Republic before eventually searching for Kyle Katarn who has fallen to the dark side on Dromund Kaas. |
| 29 | 1998-02-28 | Rebellion (video game) | Real-time Strategy | Coolhand Interactive | PC | "Rebellion" is a 1998 real-time strategy game where players control either the Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire after the Battle of Yavin, managing resources, constructing facilities, recruiting characters, and conducting missions with the ultimate goal of capturing enemy leaders and their headquarters. |
| 30 | 1998-10-28 | DroidWorks | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC, Mac | "DroidWorks" is a 1998 educational game for children where players create customizable droids to infiltrate an Imperial droid factory on Tatooine that is producing assassin droids threatening the Rebel Alliance. |
| 31 | 1998-11-01 | Star Wars Trilogy Arcade | Arcade | LucasArts, Sega | Arcade game | "Star Wars Trilogy Arcade" is a 1998 arcade game that lets players experience key battles from the Original Trilogy including Yavin, Hoth, and Endor, with both vehicle sequences and on-foot combat, plus bonus lightsaber duels against Boba Fett and Darth Vader. |
| 32 | 1998-12-03 | Rogue Squadron (video game) | Flight Simulator | Factor 5 | Nintendo 64, PC | "Rogue Squadron" is a 1998 flight action game where players control Luke Skywalker and other pilots in Rogue Squadron, completing missions against Imperial forces across various planets between Episodes IV and V, with gameplay focusing on fast-paced aerial combat rather than space simulation. |
| 33 | 1999-02-28 | X-Wing Alliance | Flight Simulator | Totally Games | PC | "X-Wing Alliance" is a 1999 space flight simulator that follows Ace Azzameen, whose trading family joins the Rebel Alliance, culminating with the player piloting the Millennium Falcon into the Death Star II during the Battle of Endor. |
| 34 | 1999-05-18 | Episode I The Phantom Menace (video game) | Action | Big Ape Productions | PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 | "Episode I The Phantom Menace" is a 1999 action-adventure video game that follows the movie's plot while expanding on minor events, allowing players to control Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala and Captain Panaka through various locations from the film. |
| 35 | 1999-05-19 | Episode I Racer | Racing | LucasArts | Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, Game Boy Color, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | "Episode I Racer" is a 1999 racing game based on the podracing scene from The Phantom Menace that lets players control 23 different podracers across 25 tracks on 8 planets, featuring upgradeable vehicles and tournament circuits. |
| 36 | 1999-05-24 | Episode I: The Gungan Frontier | Simulation | Lucas Learning | PC | "Star Wars Episode I: The Gungan Frontier" is a 1999 educational simulation game where players, as either Obi-Wan Kenobi or Queen Amidala, must establish a balanced ecosystem on Naboo's moon Ohma-D'un by introducing various plants and animals to support Gungan colonization. |
| 37 | 1999-08-11 | Yoda's Challenge Activity Center | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC | "Yoda's Challenge Activity Center" is a 1999 educational game set after the Battle of Naboo where players, as a young recruit sent by Obi-Wan, complete six mini-games of varying difficulty including racing, fixing Queen Amidala's computer, trapping battle droids, and creating a songbook for Anakin. |
| 38 | 1999-09-13 | Pit Droids | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC, iOS | "Pit Droids" is a 1999 educational puzzle game where players must guide pit droids through 300 different puzzles on Tatooine, using logic and problem-solving skills to navigate various obstacles and ultimately reach the Mos Espa Grand Arena. |
| 39 | 1999-11-15 | Jar Jar's Journey Adventure Book | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC, Mac | "Jar Jar's Journey Adventure Book" is a 1999 educational CD-ROM for young children that presents an interactive 14-page animated storybook following Jar Jar Binks' adventures from the Naboo swamp to Tatooine with characters from The Phantom Menace. |
| 40 | 2000-03-22 | Force Commander | Real-time Strategy | LucasArts | PC | Force Commander was a real-time strategy PC game released in March 2000 that follows Imperial officer Brenn Tantor who defects to the Rebel Alliance, with gameplay spanning from before the Battle of Yavin through the Battle of Coruscant. |
| 41 | 2000-03-30 | Anakin's Speedway | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC | Anakin's Speedway was a 2000 Lucas Learning educational game for young children that allowed players to build podracing tracks with Phantom Menace characters while learning about speed and momentum. |
| 42 | 2000-04-03 | Episode I Jedi Power Battles | Action | LucasArts | Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | Episode I Jedi Power Battles was a 2000 action game featuring playable Jedi characters from The Phantom Menace that was recently re-released in January 2025 with enhanced features and additional content. |
| 43 | 2000-08-15 | Early Learning Activity Center | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC | Early Learning Activity Center was an educational game released by Lucas Learning in 2000 featuring Phantom Menace characters like young Anakin Skywalker and Queen Amidala, designed for children ages 4 to 6. |
| 44 | 2000-09-01 | Star Wars Math: Jabba's Game Galaxy | Learning | Lucas Learning | PC | Star Wars Math: Jabba's Game Galaxy was an educational game released by Lucas Learning in 2000 that taught math through strategy games featuring Jabba the Hutt and Tatooine characters from The Phantom Menace, designed for children ages 6 and up. |
| 45 | 2000-11-12 | Demolition | Vehicular Combat | Luxoflux Inc. | PlayStation, Dreamcast | Demolition was a vehicular combat game released in November 2000 featuring characters and vehicles from the Star Wars universe competing in deadly battle tournaments organized by Jabba the Hutt as a replacement for the outlawed podraces. |
| 46 | 2000-11-27 | Episode I Obi-Wan's Adventures | Action | HotGen Studios | Game Boy Color | Episode I Obi-Wan's Adventures was a Game Boy Color action-adventure game released in November 2000 that retells The Phantom Menace from Obi-Wan's perspective, featuring unique gameplay elements like piloting a bongo and using a blaster. |
| 47 | 2000-12-18 | Episode I: Battle for Naboo | Flight Simulator | Factor 5 | Nintendo 64, PC | Episode I: Battle for Naboo was a flight simulator/action game released in December 2000 for Nintendo 64 and March 2001 for PC that follows Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes during the Trade Federation's occupation of Naboo as he fights to liberate the planet using various vehicles including the N-1 starfighter. |
| 48 | 2001-02-19 | Starfighter | Flight Simulator | LucasArts | PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Arcade game, PlayStation 3 | Starfighter was a flight simulation video game released in February 2001 for PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox that follows three pilots—Rhys Dallows, Vana Sage, and Nym—as they fight against the Trade Federation during the events of The Phantom Menace. |
| 49 | 2001-04-23 | Super Bombad Racing | Racing | Lucas Learning | PlayStation 2 | Super Bombad Racing is a 2001 PlayStation 2 kart racing game featuring oversized-head characters from Episode I The Phantom Menace, offering a child-friendly racing experience with unique hovering vehicles and character-specific weapons. |
| 50 | 2001-11-11 | Galactic Battlegrounds | Real-time Strategy | LucasArts, Ensemble Studios | PC, Mac | Galactic Battlegrounds is a 2001 real-time strategy video game developed by Ensemble Studios, featuring six playable Star Wars civilizations and campaigns spanning multiple eras of galactic history, utilizing the Genie engine similar to Age of Empires. |
| 51 | 2001-11-18 | Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader | Flight Simulator | Factor 5 | GameCube | Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader is a 2001 GameCube exclusive flight simulator video game that allows players to recreate iconic battles from the original Star Wars trilogy, such as the Death Star attack and the Battle of Hoth, featuring improved graphics and squadron tactics. |
| 52 | 2001-12-19 | Obi-Wan (video game) | Action | LucasArts | Xbox | Obi-Wan is a 2001 Xbox action video game following Obi-Wan Kenobi's journey from Coruscant to the Battle of Naboo, featuring lightsaber combat, Force abilities, and encounters with various Jedi and villains like Darth Maul. |
| 53 | 2002-02-12 | Racer Revenge | Racing | Rainbow Studios | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 | Racer Revenge is a racing game released in 2002 for PlayStation 2, serving as a sequel to Episode I Racer, and focusing on Sebulba's quest for revenge against Anakin Skywalker in the podracing circuit. |
| 54 | 2002-03-11 | Jedi Starfighter | Flight Simulator | LucasArts | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox | Jedi Starfighter is a flight simulator video game released in 2002 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, following Jedi Master Adi Gallia and mercenary Nym as they combat the Separatist forces and Captain Cavik Toth's trihexalon weapon during the lead-up to the First Battle of Geonosis. |
| 55 | 2002-03-26 | Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast | First-Person Shooter | Raven Software | PC, Mac, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 | Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is a first-person shooter video game released in 2002, following Kyle Katarn's return to being a Jedi as he battles the Imperial Remnant and a Dark Jedi named Desann who threatens the Jedi Academy. |
| 56 | 2002-05-15 | Galactic Battlegrounds: Clone Campaigns | Real-time Strategy | Ensemble Studios | PC, Mac | Galactic Battlegrounds: Clone Campaigns is a real-time strategy expansion pack for Galactic Battlegrounds that adds two new playable civilizations and campaigns for the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Galactic Republic. |
| 57 | 2002-05-16 | Episode II Attack of the Clones (video game) | Platformer | THQ | Game Boy Advance | Episode II Attack of the Clones is a Game Boy Advance platformer released in May 2002, where players control Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, and Anakin Skywalker through lightsaber combat and various action sequences based on the film. |
| 58 | 2002-10-29 | The Clone Wars (video game) | Third-person Shooter | Pandemic Studios | Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 | The Clone Wars is a third-person shooter video game released in 2002 for multiple gaming platforms, following Jedi characters through various battles during the early Clone Wars, including missions on Geonosis, Rhen Var, Raxus Prime, and Thule. |
| 59 | 2002-11-14 | The New Droid Army | Action | Helixe | Game Boy Advance | The New Droid Army is a Game Boy Advance action game released in 2002, following Anakin Skywalker as he investigates a new droid army threat, battles various enemies across Tatooine, Coruscant, and Metalorn, and confronts Count Dooku. |
| 60 | 2002-11-22 | Bounty Hunter | Action | LucasArts | PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 | Bounty Hunter is a third-person action-adventure video game released in 2002 that follows Jango Fett's quest to hunt down Komari Vosa, the leader of the Bando Gora cult, while ultimately becoming the template for the clone army. |
| 61 | 2003-06-26 | Star Wars Galaxies | MMORPG | Sony Online Entertainment | PC | Star Wars Galaxies was a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Sony Online Entertainment and published by LucasArts, launched in June 2003 and running until December 2011, allowing players to create characters and explore the Star Wars universe. |
| 62 | 2003-07-15 | Knights of the Old Republic | RPG | Bioware | Xbox, PC, MacOS, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch | Knights of the Old Republic is a critically acclaimed role-playing video game released in 2003 for Xbox and PC, set 4,000 years before the Star Wars films, where players follow the story of Revan, a former Sith Lord who has been given a new identity and must uncover the truth about his past while battling Darth Malak and searching for the Star Forge. |
| 63 | 2003-09-16 | Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy | First-Person Shooter | Raven Software | PC, Mac, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 | Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a first-person/third-person action game released in 2003 for PC and Xbox, where players control Jaden Korr, a new Jedi student at Luke Skywalker's Academy, who investigates a Sith cult called the Disciples of Ragnos while learning to use the Force and lightsaber combat. |
| 64 | 2003-10-14 | Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike | Flight Simulator | Factor 5 | GameCube | Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike is a space combat and ground vehicle video game released in 2003 for Nintendo GameCube, featuring missions following Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles during the Galactic Civil War, and introducing ground combat mechanics to the Rogue Squadron series for the first time. |
| 65 | 2003-11-18 | Flight of the Falcon | Flight Simulator | Pocket Studios | Game Boy Advance | Flight of the Falcon is a space simulation video game released in November 2003 for Game Boy Advance, allowing players to pilot the Millennium Falcon through 14 combat missions that blend movie storylines with new plot elements across various Star Wars locations. |
| 66 | 2004-09-21 | Battlefront | First/third-person shooter | Pandemic Studios | PC, Mac, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile | A multiplayer action game that allows players to experience and participate in famous Star Wars battles across multiple eras, choosing from four factions with unique unit types and vehicles. |
| 67 | 2004-09-21 | Apprentice of the Force | Platformer | Ubisoft | Game Boy Advance | A 2004 platform game following Luke Skywalker's adventures through the original Star Wars trilogy, including A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. |
| 68 | 2004-12-06 | Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords | RPG | Obsidian Entertainment | Xbox, PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch | A sequel to Knights of the Old Republic where players control Meetra Surik, an exiled Jedi who must reconnect with the Force and confront the Sith Triumvirate threatening the galaxy. |
| 69 | 2005-02-28 | Republic Commando | First-Person Shooter | LucasArts, Aspyr Media | Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | A first-person shooter where players control the leader of Delta Squad, an elite group of clone commandos, through three missions during the Clone Wars. |
| 70 | 2005-03-29 | LEGO The Video Game | Lego | Traveller's Tales, Griptonite Games | PC, Mac, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox | A non-canon LEGO adaptation of the Star Wars prequel trilogy plus a bonus level from A New Hope, allowing players to experience the stories with LEGO characters and humor. |
| 71 | 2005-04-02 | Episode III Revenge of the Sith | Action | The Collective | PlayStation 2, Xbox, GBA, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Mobile | A video game adaptation of the movie where players control Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker through seventeen levels as the Clone Wars come to an end, featuring an alternate ending where Anakin defeats Obi-Wan. |
| 72 | 2005-06-30 | Battle Above Coruscant | Shoot-'em-Up | Universomo | Mobile | A mobile phone game where players control Anakin Skywalker through six levels of space combat to destroy enemy fighters, avoid missiles, defend allies, and disable shields during the Battle of Coruscant. |
| 73 | 2005-08-01 | Republic Commando: Order 66 | Strategy | Magellan Interactive | Mobile | A non-canonical mobile game sequel to Republic Commando where Delta Squad must execute Order 66 across five planets to eliminate Jedi, though they initially refuse but are overruled by the Chancellor. |
| 74 | 2005-11-01 | Battlefront II | First/third-person shooter | Pandemic Studios | PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation Portable, Mobile | A sequel to Battlefront that follows the 501st Legion through the Clone Wars and Imperial era, featuring enhanced gameplay including space combat, playable hero characters, and multiple game modes. |
| 75 | 2005-11-01 | Battle for the Republic | Strategy | Amplified Games | Mobile | A mobile strategy game set during the Clone Wars where players can command either Separatist or Republic forces on a grid-based battlefield, with special units like Battleships and Shields providing tactical advantages. |
| 76 | 2005-11-08 | Grievous Getaway | Racing | Magellan Interactive | Mobile | A mobile racing game where players control Obi-Wan Kenobi riding Boga as he chases General Grievous on his wheel bike through Utapau, with the option to play as either character after completing the five-level game. |
| 77 | 2005-12-10 | Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Activity Center | Learning, Activity Center | Ubisoft Entertainment | Personal computer | A collection of minigames, wallpapers, screensavers and desktop themes based on the movie Episode III Revenge of the Sith. |
| 78 | 2006-02-16 | Empire at War | Real-Time Strategy | Petroglyph | PC, Mac | A real-time tactics game set between Episodes III and IV where players control either the Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire in battles across space and planetary surfaces, with resource management based on planetary control rather than traditional worker harvesting. |
| 79 | 2006-09-11 | LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy | Lego | Traveller's Tales | PC, Mac, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation Portable, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS | A non-canon LEGO adaptation of the original Star Wars trilogy featuring tongue-in-cheek humor, collectible studs, playable vehicles, and 114 playable characters across 18 levels based on iconic moments from Episodes IV-VI. |
| 80 | 2006-10-24 | Empire at War: Forces of Corruption | Real-Time Strategy | Petroglyph | PC | An expansion to Empire at War that introduces a third playable faction, the Zann Consortium crime syndicate, with new gameplay mechanics including corruption, additional units, and a campaign following crime lord Tyber Zann's conquest between the events of the first and second Death Star. |
| 81 | 2006-12-05 | Lethal Alliance | Action-adventure | Ubisoft Casablanca | PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS | A third-person action-adventure game following Twi'lek mercenary Rianna Saren and her security droid Zeeo as they work with the Rebellion to steal the Death Star blueprints and battle Imperial slaver Kheev a few months before the events of A New Hope. |
| 82 | 2007-10-09 | Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron | Action Shooter | Rebellion Developments | PSP | A PSP-exclusive Star Wars Battlefront spin-off following Renegade Squadron, a covert Rebel unit led by Col Serra, through 11 missions during the Galactic Civil War. |
| 83 | 2007-11-01 | The Empire Strikes Back Mobile | Mobile game | G5 Entertainment | BREW, J2ME | A mobile java game featuring mini-games that allow players to control Luke Skywalker through key events of The Empire Strikes Back, including snowspeeder battles, Millennium Falcon missions, and Jedi training with Yoda. |
| 84 | 2007-11-06 | LEGO The Complete Saga | Lego | Traveller's Tales | PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Wii, iOS, Android | A humorous LEGO video game that combines and reimagines the Star Wars prequel and original trilogy storylines with comedic LEGO-style gameplay and 128 playable characters. |
| 85 | 2008-09-16 | The Force Unleashed | Third-person Action | LucasArts, Krome Studios, N-space, THQ, Aspyr Media | PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Mobile phone, iPhone, Mac, Nintendo Switch | The Force Unleashed is a video game that takes place between Episode III and IV, featuring the exploits of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller. |
| 86 | 2008-11-11 | The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels | Action | Krome Studios | Wii | The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels is a Wii game that emphasizes lightsaber combat based on the Star Wars animated film and series, allowing players to fight as iconic characters in epic duels. |
| 87 | 2008-11-11 | The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance | Lucasfilm Animation Singapore | Nintendo DS | The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance is an original Nintendo DS game where players can form unique Jedi teams to combat the Nightsisters through a stylus-based control system. | |
| 88 | 2008-11-19 | The Clone Wars (mobile) | Strategy/action | Java ME | The Clone Wars is a mobile game where players command squads of clone troopers in 15 missions to hunt down the Separatist Army's secret weapon. | |
| 89 | 2009-10-06 | The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes | Action | Krome Studios, Lucasfilm Animation Singapore | PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS | The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes is an action game that features Anakin and Ahsoka battling droids and confronting the villainous Kul Teska during the Clone Wars. |
| 90 | 2009-11-03 | Battlefront: Elite Squadron | Third-person shooter | Rebellion Developments, N-space | Nintendo DS, PSP | Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron follows twin clones X1 and X2 as they navigate the complexities of the Clone Wars, the rise of the Galactic Empire, and their own destinies within the galaxy. |
| 91 | 2010-09-15 | Clone Wars Adventures | Sony Online Entertainment | PC | Clone Wars Adventures was a Star Wars-themed massively multiplayer online game focused on social interaction and minigames. | |
| 92 | 2010-10-26 | The Force Unleashed II | Third-person action | LucasArts (Xbox 360 and PS3), Aspyr (PC), Red Fly Studio (Wii) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii, Nintendo DS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS | The Force Unleashed II follows Starkiller, Darth Vader's secret apprentice, as he battles against the Galactic Empire and seeks to break free from Vader's influence. |
| 93 | 2011-03-22 | LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars | Lego | Traveller's Tales | PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS | LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is a non-canon video game set in the Star Wars galaxy, depicting the events of the animated series The Clone Wars. |
| 94 | 2011-12-20 | The Old Republic | MMORPG | BioWare Austin, Broadsword Online Games | PC | The Old Republic is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Star Wars universe, focusing on the conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. |
| 95 | 2012-04-03 | Kinect Star Wars | LucasArts, Microsoft Game Studios, Terminal Reality | Xbox 360 | Kinect Star Wars is an action video game that allows players to control a Jedi and engage in lightsaber battles against various enemies in the Star Wars universe using Kinect technology. | |
| 96 | 2012-11-08 | Angry Birds Star Wars | Rovio Entertainment | iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, Mac, PC, Windows Phone, Nintendo 3DS | Angry Birds Star Wars is a mobile puzzle video game that combines the gameplay of the Angry Birds series with the characters and settings of the Star Wars universe, where players launch birds at pigs dressed as Imperial forces. | |
| 97 | 2013-02-01 | Star Wars Pinball | Simulator | Zen Studios | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Android, iPhone, Kindle Fire HD, Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade | Star Wars Pinball is a video game from Zen Studios and LucasArts featuring various pinball tables based on the Star Wars universe, available on multiple platforms. |
| 98 | 2013-04-14 | The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel | MMORPG | BioWare Austin | PC | The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel is the first digital expansion pack for the MMORPG The Old Republic, focusing on the Hutt Cartel's expansion efforts and the conflict on the planet Makeb. |
| 99 | 2013-09-18 | Angry Birds Star Wars II | Puzzle | Rovio Entertainment | iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, Mac OS, PC, Windows Phone | Angry Birds Star Wars II is a crossover video game that combines the Angry Birds franchise with the Star Wars universe, allowing players to control characters from both the Republic and the "Pork Side". |
| 100 | 2014-02-04 | The Old Republic: Galactic Starfighter | MMORPG | BioWare Austin | PC | The Old Republic: Galactic Starfighter is the second digital expansion for the MMORPG, introducing player-vs-player space combat and ship customization elements. |
| 101 | 2014-10-14 | The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds | MMORPG | BioWare Austin | PC | The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds is the third digital expansion of the MMORPG that allows players to purchase and customize in-game homes and guild capital ships, without introducing new story content. |
| 102 | 2014-12-09 | The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan | MMORPG | BioWare Austin | PC | The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan is the fourth digital expansion for the MMORPG that introduces new worlds, flashpoints, and raises the level cap while focusing on the threat posed by the Order of Revan. |
| 103 | 2015-10-20 | The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire | MMORPG | BioWare Austin | PC | Knights of the Fallen Empire is a Digital Expansion for the MMORPG The Old Republic, focusing on a new threat in the galaxy and allowing players to shape the story through their choices. |
| 104 | 2015-11-17 | Battlefront | First/third-person action | DICE | PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Star Wars Battlefront is a multiplayer-focused video game that lets players engage in iconic battles from the Star Wars universe, featuring both single-player and co-op modes. |
| 105 | 2016-06-28 | LEGO The Force Awakens | Action-adventure | Traveller's Tales | PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, Android | LEGO The Force Awakens is a video game that adapts the events of the 2015 film Episode VII The Force Awakens in LEGO form, featuring exclusive content bridging the gap between the original trilogy and the sequel trilogy. |
| 106 | 2016-07-18 | Trials on Tatooine | Virtual reality experiment | ILMxLAB | Virtual Reality | Trials on Tatooine is a cinematic virtual-reality experiment where players take on the role of an aspiring Padawan who seeks to join Luke Skywalker in his mission to rebuild the Jedi Order after the fall of the Galactic Empire. |
| 107 | 2016-12-02 | The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne | MMORPG | BioWare | PC | Knights of the Eternal Throne is the sixth digital expansion for the MMORPG The Old Republic, continuing the story of the Outlander as they lead the Alliance against Empress Vaylin and introducing new gameplay features and battles. |
| 108 | 2017-11-17 | Battlefront II | Sci-Fi Adventure | DICE, Motive Studios, Criterion Games | PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming | Star Wars Battlefront II is a video game that follows Iden Versio, commander of the Imperial Special Forces, as she navigates the complexities of loyalty and duty amid the Galactic Civil War and the rise of the First Order. |
| 109 | 2019-05-21 | Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series | Virtual Reality | ILMxLAB | Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR | Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series is a three-part virtual reality game that explores the story of Darth Vader on Mustafar, allowing players to interact with iconic characters and experience Jedi training in immersive environments. |
| 110 | 2019-10-22 | The Old Republic: Onslaught | MMORPG | BioWare Austin | PC | The Old Republic: Onslaught is the seventh expansion for the MMORPG, which centers on the renewed conflict between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, featuring new storylines, characters, and missions amidst the war's height. |
| 111 | 2019-11-15 | Jedi: Fallen Order | Action-adventure | Respawn Entertainment, Motive Studios | Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a single-player action-adventure game that follows Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan who battles against the Galactic Empire and the Inquisitors while seeking to revive the Jedi Order after the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. |
| 112 | 2020-10-02 | Squadrons | Flight Simulator, Virtual Reality | Motive Studios | PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Cloud Gaming | Squadrons is a space combat game that allows players to engage in fleet battles between the New Republic and Galactic Empire following the events of the Battle of Endor. |
| 113 | 2020-11-19 | Tales from the Galaxy's Edge | Virtual Reality | ILMxLAB | Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR2 | Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is an action-adventure VR experience that allows players to explore Batuu and engage in a narrative-driven adventure set in the Star Wars universe. |
| 114 | 2021-04-29 | Star Wars Pinball VR | Virtual Reality | Zen Studios | Oculus Quest, Steam VR, PlayStation VR | Star Wars Pinball VR is a virtual reality game that offers an immersive pinball experience with multiple tables inspired by the Star Wars universe, including new and returning favorites. |
| 115 | 2021-09-15 | Tales from the Galaxy's Edge – Last Call | Virtual Reality | ILMxLAB | Oculus Quest | Tales from the Galaxy's Edge – Last Call is an immersive VR experience that expands the narrative of the original game by introducing new adventures and characters within the Star Wars universe. |
| 116 | 2021-11-16 | Hunters | Competitive arena combat | NaturalMotion, BossAlien, Zynga | iOS, iPadOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Personal computer | Hunters is a free-to-play competitive arena combat game where players engage in team-based battles using a variety of characters set in the Star Wars universe. |
| 117 | 2022-02-15 | The Old Republic: Legacy of the Sith | MMORPG | BioWare Austin, Broadsword Online Games | PC | The Old Republic: Legacy of the Sith is the eighth expansion for the MMORPG The Old Republic, featuring a new storyline centered around Darth Malgus and a military campaign on Manaan, along with new missions and a raised level cap. |
| 118 | 2022-04-05 | LEGO The Skywalker Saga | Action-adventure | Traveller's Tales | PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch | LEGO The Skywalker Saga is an action-adventure game that adapts the nine films of the Skywalker saga, allowing players to explore a vast open world and experience the stories in a non-linear format. |
| 119 | 2023-04-28 | Jedi: Survivor | Action-adventure | Respawn Entertainment | Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 | Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a single-player action-adventure game that continues the story of Cal Kestis, who must navigate the dangers of the Empire while seeking to uncover new Jedi mysteries five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. |
| 120 | 2024-08-27 | Outlaws | Action-adventure | Massive Entertainment | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 | Star Wars Outlaws is an open-world action-adventure game centered on Kay Vess, a thief entangled in the criminal underworld, who must navigate a heist amid faction rivalries and the repercussions of her choices during the Age of Rebellion. |
Which Star Wars Video Game Franchises Are the Best?
Star Wars has produced several iconic video game franchises, each highlighting different aspects of the universe. Here’s a look at the most significant series.
LEGO Star Wars (6 main games, 2005-2022)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game (2005)
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007)
- LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (2011)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)
The LEGO Star Wars series transformed the saga into family-friendly cooperative adventures with accessible gameplay and trademark humor. Starting with the prequels in 2005, the series eventually covered all nine Skywalker Saga films, culminating in the 2022 release featuring over 300 playable characters. These games balance faithfulness to source material with charming brick-built comedy that appeals to fans of all ages.
Star Wars: Battlefront (6 main games, 2004-2017)
- Star Wars: Battlefront (2004)
- Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
- Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron (2007)
- Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron (2009)
- Star Wars: Battlefront (2015)
- Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017)
The Battlefront series captures the epic scale of Star Wars warfare, putting players on the frontlines of the galaxy’s greatest conflicts. Pandemic Studios’ original games (2004-2009) let players experience battles across both trilogies as regular soldiers. DICE’s visually stunning reboots (2015-2017) modernized the concept with photorealistic graphics and expanded multiplayer options. The series stands out for making players feel like just one soldier in the massive galactic conflict.
Knights of the Old Republic (2 main games, 2003-2004)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2004)
BioWare’s RPG masterpiece KOTOR took players 4,000 years before the films, revolutionizing Star Wars storytelling with player choice and consequence. The original’s branching light/dark narrative and memorable twist are widely considered among gaming’s greatest achievements. Obsidian’s darker sequel explored philosophical questions about the Force itself. These games established an entire era of Star Wars lore and influenced RPG design for decades.
X-Wing/TIE Fighter Series (4 main games, 1993-1999)
- Star Wars: X-Wing (1993)
- Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
- Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (1997)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (1999)
LucasArts’ space combat simulators offered unprecedented authenticity in starfighter piloting. With complex energy management systems and detailed mission design, these games catered to simulation enthusiasts. “TIE Fighter” (1994) notably allowed players to serve the Empire, while “X-Wing Alliance” (1999) culminated in the assault on the second Death Star. The series represents the most technical and immersive approach to Star Wars space combat.
Jedi Knight Series (5 main games, 1995-2003)
- Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995)
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (1998)
- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (2003)
Beginning as the FPS “Dark Forces” (1995), this series evolved to focus on Kyle Katarn’s journey from mercenary to Jedi Master. Later entries, particularly “Jedi Outcast” (2002) and “Jedi Academy” (2003), featured what many consider the most satisfying lightsaber combat system ever developed. The series successfully balanced shooting mechanics with Force powers and melee combat.
Rogue Squadron Series (3 main games, 1998-2003)
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (1998)
- Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (2001)
- Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike (2003)
Factor 5’s arcade-style flight games made starfighter combat accessible without sacrificing depth. The GameCube launch title “Rogue Leader” (2001) showcased stunning recreations of iconic film battles with exceptional attention to detail. The series struck a perfect balance between pick-up-and-play accessibility and skill-based mastery.
The Force Unleashed (2 main games, 2008-2010)
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008)
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (2010)
This series emphasized raw power fantasy through Starkiller, Darth Vader’s secret apprentice. The original game’s innovative physics and destruction engines allowed for spectacular Force powers beyond anything seen in the films. It positioned itself as a crucial narrative bridge between the prequel and original trilogies, taking significant storytelling risks that expanded the Star Wars universe.
The Bottom Line: My Personal Favorites
After reviewing the entire history of Star Wars games, a few titles stand out as my personal must-plays for any fan of the franchise:
- The Super Star Wars Series – These SNES classics captured the spirit of the original trilogy with challenging platforming and varied gameplay that still holds up today.
- X-Wing Alliance – The pinnacle of the space sim series, offering the most refined controls and the thrilling chance to pilot the Millennium Falcon in the Battle of Endor.
- Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast – The definitive lightsaber combat experience with a compelling continuation of Kyle Katarn’s story and multiplayer that created a dedicated community.
- Knights of the Old Republic I & II – Obviously essential experiences that expanded Star Wars storytelling in profound ways, with moral choices and character development unmatched in the franchise.
- Star Wars Episode I: Racer – The perfect translation of The Phantom Menace’s most exciting sequence into an exhilarating racing game with deep upgrading systems.
- Star Wars: Republic Commando – A tactical first-person shooter that brought a gritty, military edge to the Clone Wars era with squad-based gameplay and memorable characters.
