Now is the perfect time to be a Star Wars fan who loves space adventure games and lightsaber combat.
With Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and LEGO Star Wars Battles on the horizon next year, and endless opportunities to experience the classic, the only real question is: which game should you be playing next? To celebrate National Video Game Day, we've put together 10 essential Star Wars games you can play right now on your PC, mobile device, or any console. So grab your controller, get comfortable, and may the Force be with you.
1. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
From the victory at Endor to Rey's arrival on the sacred island of Ahch-To, this charming, daring journey through the most thrills of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a must-see for fans of Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren. , and BB-8. It's the perfect way to get ready for next year's LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, including voice acting straight out of the movie, innovative LEGO brick-building puzzles, and gorgeous sets. Download it from the App Store, Google Play, Nintendo 3DS, PC, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
2. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Obsidian's 2004 sequel Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic follows the exile of a former Jedi on the run from a monstrous Sith. Set 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, this legendary RPG features some of the best dialogue in any Star Wars game to date, and blasts your way through classic RPG dungeons with all the power of a Jedi Master. Find out why everyone loves this unmissable sequel when you download it from the App Store, GOG.com, Steam or Xbox One.
3. Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Of all the games released in honor of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode I: Racer has been a fan favorite for over 20 years. Not only does it put players in the cockpit of their favorite racers - whether it's Anakin Skywalker, Gasgano or Sebulba - but it's also a great, addictive arcade racer, no matter what the universe of worldbuilding behind it. Time hasn't dampened the fun of this Nintendo 64 hit. Buy it today on GOG.com or Steam.
4. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Every Star Wars fan should install this epic mobile RPG. Whether you want action-packed, fluid turn-based combat or just want to collect your favorite characters from all eras of the saga, this is simply one of the most enjoyable games available on your smartphone or tablet. With special themed events, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes continues to expand its offerings with new heroes and familiar worlds to explore, including many inspired by KotOR and other Legends content. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
5. Star Wars: Republic Commando
With clone commandos added to Star Wars Battlefront II DICE in this month's big September update, now's the time to dive into this incredible classic. Republic Commando is a bold and brilliant shooter that uses your entire squad of four soldiers. It's a gritty tale of war that manages to remain intimate in its scope, and kicks off at one o'clock sharp on the planet Geonosis. Download it on GOG.com, Steam or Xbox One.
6. Star Wars Battlefront II
From now until December, DICE is releasing many new updates in support of its 2017 blockbuster. Featuring new modes, a massive multiplayer map set on the planet Felucia, and a range of content inspired by the upcoming Star Wars: Skywalker, free to all players. Jump into the X-wing and blow something up; Set your blade on fire as Rey, Kylo Ren and the rest of your favorites in the new and improved Heroes vs. Villains mode; or immerse yourself in the incredible story of Iden Versio in a single-player campaign. Star Wars Battlefront II is available on Origin, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
7. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Here's another N64 game that still excites many of us who discovered Star Wars in the 90s, and I'm sure new fans will fall in love with it too. Only its Battle of Hoth levels are worth the entrance fee. And if tough boss fights like IG-88 and Boba Fett get too hard, just open a new save file and enter the "R Testers ROCK" cheat code as your name. After that, you will have access to all the game missions, and crouching for 15 seconds will give you full health, maximum ammo, and a boost of invulnerability long enough for you to gain the upper hand. Check out this retro gem on GOG.com or Steam.
8 Star Wars Pinball
If you want to really go old school with your gameplay - yet enjoy the great picture and sound from your favorite movies and animated shows throughout Star Wars history - Zen Studios' Star Wars Pinball, available through Pinball FX3, will help. to you. Featuring 19 exciting pinball tables to choose from, the themed DLC packs are sold separately on PlayStation 4, Steam and Xbox One. Starting September 13, you will also be able to fully immerse yourself in Star Wars Pinball on Nintendo Switch.
9 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
In this cinematic Jedi fantasy, Darth Maul's Sam Witwer plays Starkiller, Darth Vader's secret apprentice during the dark times after the rise of the Empire. Travel the galaxy in search of surviving Jedi; customize your equipment, lightsaber and abilities; and take on the Sith at their colossal new battle station. It's a real blast and you can get it on GOG.com, Steam or Xbox One.
10. Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Fans went wild when Nintendo announced that 2002's Jedi Outcast would be coming to the Switch. If the name Kyle Katarn means nothing to you or you've never played Jedi Outcast, here's your chance to discover one of the greatest Star Wars video games. It's not just a phenomenal shooter with a great storyline; It's also a stellar Jedi sandbox full of Force possibilities, puzzles, and great lightsaber combat. Don't miss it. If you don't want to wait for it to release on Nintendo Switch on September 24th, you can grab it today on GOG.com or on Steam.
