Star Wars is a global icon in cinema and television, transcending fandom across the globe, as well as in the video game genre. From role-playing RPG games, through top-down games, to first-person shooters, Star Wars has been accessible in so many ways for gamers. On top of that, there have been spin-offs, lore-adjacent games, even LEGO adaptations! This makes arranging all Star Wars games in order virtually impossible due to their numbers, so we will focus primarily on the most popular games.
Trying to make sense of all the branching storylines and deciphering what is canon and what isn’t is a Herculean task. This time, we’re focusing just on the Star Wars games in chronological order or rather, following their releases. The gaming experience will change a lot but you will be able to fully appreciate how early Star Wars games contributed to the franchise’s success and reputation.
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The first on the list of Star Wars games in order is Star Wars: KotOR (Knights of the Old Republic). If you ever wanted to live out your wildest fantasies in Star Wars, you’re going to want to check out this game. Some often say that KotOR brought angry fans back to the franchise after deeming the prequel trilogy disappointing. And it was far from that as it received one of the highest ratings across the board. And while this game wasn’t canon, it still left the players enthralled by the cast of characters, leaving them wanting more, which they would ultimately get in KOTOR 2.
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While many will still go back and play these games, KOTOR 2 was a rushed mess at the beginning of its life cycle. Which was disappointing to say the least, given the success of the first Knights of the Old Republic game. It had the same issues that many modern titles have; developers were required to have a fast turnaround for the next game, given the success of the previous title. Eventually though, the game was ironed out and represents a true Star Wars experience. Play as a Jedi, a Clone, and do it however you wish. Whilst it really didn’t age well, it serves as a nice nostalgia boost for old fans, or a trip to the start of large-scale Star Wars games for newcomers.
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If there was ever a game that coincided with a movie release and did well, it was Star Wars Battlefront. This game was revolutionary in the futuristic space shooter genre, as it introduced the Galactic Conquest mode where players vied for control over specific regions of the galaxy. It was a blast fighting on famous Star Wars locations like Kamino, Endor, and Geonosis, experiencing iconic scenes from the movies. This was a game ahead of its time, and it introduced some of your favourite Star Wars characters into the game. You couldn’t play some of them, but at least they were there.
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Fans are always going to point towards Battlefront 2 (the original) with fond memories. This was the game that expanded on the playable heroes from the previous Battlefront, and they were a blast to play. As they should be, you were basically unstoppable if you had a Force user like Luke Skywalker or Yoda on your team. Or if you wanted to be a villain, that was perfectly fine, too. Honestly, it felt like you were a god when playing Anakin Skywalker.
Overall, Battlefront 2 wasn’t too different from its predecessor; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Unless when it comes to modernising the graphics and fixing bugs.
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Star Wars Republic Commando is a tactical shooter that sees you lead an elite group of commandos within the Republic. The game has you doing various missions for the boss, and your actions will have an impact on both your own life and the lives of your fellow commandos. This is a prelude to Revenge of the Sith, giving you some extra lore before leading to what would be one of the biggest events in the Star Wars universe, Order 66. Sadly, in 2014, the game was declared non-canonical, with Disney trying to clean up the Star Wars lore, branding this as part of the new Star Wars Legends, a collection of stories that are set within the Star Wars universe, but are not part of the canon storyline.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the game we wish could have been canon, but sadly, never will be, despite some hints in other shows and movies. The Force Unleashed follows the main protagonist known as Starkiller, a young force user who, in secret, has been Darth Vader’s apprentice. This is a really cool concept, and understandable why it was put in the non-canonical section. It was an opportunity to experience Vader as the master, rather than the student. On top of that, the combat system was extremely addictive and well-done, with some gorgeous visual effects.
One of the biggest problems Star Wars games have had is replicating the lightsaber experience. It’s difficult to get the natural flow you’d see between two force users in movies, but this game handled it well.
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The next title in our Star Wars games in order list is a game that is still played by many to this, Star Wars: The Old Republic. Think World of Warcraft, to some extent, but with Lightsabers! You have the option of fighting for the light side or the dark side, each with its own campaign, along with hundreds of hours of downloadable content.
Like other MMO’s this is a subscription-based game. You can play it for free, but once you hit a certain point in the game, you will have to sadly pay for the game. It’s relatively affordable at $14.99/Mo, but it’s up to you whether you want to part with that kind of money each month for a Star Wars game.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 was originally one of the most divisive games of the Star Wars IP. But after a few years, it’s turned into one of the best Star Wars games out there. But how we get to that stage is a wild journey. From the loot boxes scandal to having certain powerful heroes like Darth Vader paywalled, essentially making the game pay-to-win.
To even unlock one of those characters, you would need to put hundreds of hours into the game. Having to choose between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader was cruel by itself, but knowing you would then have to replicate the process to get another high-tier hero was soul-destroying.
EA has done a lot to rectify these issues, with lootboxes and in-game purchases a thing of the past, but their greed left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. Regarding the game itself – it’s beautiful, even after eight years. EA has pushed the graphical boundaries. Think large-scale Battlefield but with Darth Vader and AT-ATs running around. The lightsaber combat makes for some memorable moments, and it’s arguably the best it’s been in terms of lightsaber combat.
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Out with the old and in with the new, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order brought an unforgettable single-player RPG experience. The Jedi are now in hiding following the tragic events of Order 66, an event that wiped the Jedi order off the map. This game follows the life of one of the survivors, Cal Kestis, who was also forced into hiding, concealing his true identity as a force user to avoid the wrath of the inquisitors.
The game did a great job of sticking to the main Star Wars lore while introducing new characters that helped you along the way. There were many callbacks and nods to the main story, and some unexpected cameos.
Outside of Battlefront 2, the lightsaber combat in this game was the best in Star Wars games history; the sounds of the lightsabers themselves could have been better, but that is a small nitpick in what was an excellent game.
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The last of the Star Wars games in order is Jedi Survivor. There were two ways it was going to go: we would see an almost carbon-copy of the previous game, or we’d get something new. The developers went with the latter, opening up the sandbox and giving the player more freedom. There were far more enemies, including some clone wars droids that are a nice nostalgic callback to early Star Wars games. The story in Fallen Order may have been better, but the gameplay more than makes up for it. Overall, one of the better Star Wars franchise entries.
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