Four More Games to Play If You Can’t Get Enough of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor

Happy Star Wars Jedi: Survivor release day!

If you’re like us, you’ll be completing this hotly anticipated new Star Wars game faster than a Y-Wing bombing raid on an Imperial base. As discussed in our Jedi Survivor preview blog, the hit EA series ticks all the boxes for what fans want in a 3^rd person Star Wars action game, with lightsabers, force powers, exploration, formidable enemies, and an engaging story in abundance.

If you can’t get enough of this brilliantly executed Star Wars game, then do not fear (that leads to the dark side). There are plenty of classic Star Wars games from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away that you can revisit for a similar action-orientated space opera experience. There are also a few more-recent games worth checking out.

Join us as we count down our list of the best similar games to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor…

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

2002 | Windows/Mac/PlayStation/Switch/Xbox/GameCube

This is the first game we remember playing that truly refined the experience of being a Jedi Knight. There were actually two equally renowned games before this one (Dark Forces I and Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight) though neither included lightsaber combat or force powers until 1998’s Mysteries of the Sith expansion.

If we’re honest, you can get away with skipping the earlier games, both of which have graphics and game mechanics that feel dated at this point (though they are fun to watch on a YouTube playthrough). It’s also worth mentioning that (unlike its predecessors) Jedi Outcast is readily available on most online digital platforms, such as Steam and the PlayStation store, with full compatibility for modern systems.

After doing some short background reading on the now-expanded-universe character Kyle Katarn and his role in the previous games, you’ll be ready to embark on one of the most exciting linear Star Wars adventures ever. Jedi Outcast holds up exceptionally well against modern games, with a timeless battle system, fun force attacks to unlock, and moody mission environments all accurately modelled on Star Wars planets and locations. It feels very similar to the Star Wars Jedi series, and we’d be amazed if the 2002 classic did not strongly influence the EA development team when they created the current games.

You’ll also meet some familiar faces along the way, such as Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Mon Mothma. The game’s story takes place after Return of the Jedi, though it is no longer considered canon in the new Disney era. Despite this, it’s fun to see the direction of the saga before the sequel trilogy came along. Many fans also still hope to see Kyle Katarn introduced into the new canon at some point.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

2003 | Windows/Mac/PlayStation/Switch/Xbox

The follow-up to Jedi Knight took everything that made the first game great and expanded it, using the same engine. Fun new features included the ability to customise the playable character’s race and gender and choose between a single, dual or double-bladed lightsaber combat style.

This game is even easier to pick up for newcomers to the series, as it concerns a fresh protagonist and does not require much knowledge of previous instalments. Assuming the role of Jaden, players head to Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy to study the ways of the force. It is not long before the hero is thrown into dangerous missions all over the galaxy, culminating in a truly epic fight against a legion of lightsaber-wielding Sith cultists.

Star Wars Battlefront II

2017 | PlayStation/Windows/Xbox One

The original Battlefront II was a stone-cold classic, but we’re discussing the next-gen remake in this case.

Most people buy a Star Wars Battlefront game to spend hours fighting random battles against nerds worldwide. But the 2017 sequel also includes a solid, story-driven single-player campaign. For most of the missions, players assume the role of a gun-wielding imperial who also gets to pilot a range of starfighters, though, on occasion, they also play as classic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Kylo Ren.

The short portions of the game with Luke are worth the admission on their own, rivalling anything in the Star Wars Jedi games.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

2008 | Nintendo DS/PlayStation/Wii/Xbox 360/Windows/Switch

If you don’t mind wielding your laser sword for the Dark Side, this is the game you’ve been looking for. Until next-gen titles such as Star Wars Battlefront came along, this remained the peak of lightsaber combat gaming for some time.

In this fan-favourite, players assume the role of Starkiller, a powerful force user trained in secret by Darth Vader to rival the Emperor. Your mission is to hunt down survivors of the Order 66 Jedi purge while remaining hidden from Palpatine. Throughout Starkiller’s journey, players will unlock devastating force powers and learn to create powerful lightsaber combo attacks while exploring a multitude of stunning worlds from the Star Wars galaxy.

What Other Star Wars Games Are Coming Out This Year?

Fans of retro Star Wars games will be excited for the Knights of the Old Republic remake scheduled for release on PC and PS5. The MMO from the same series is still a work in progress, but the story-focused approach of KOTOR should provide a treat.

We’re also excited to see that developer Quantic Dream (responsible for titles such as Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human) is also producing Star Wars Eclipse. Assuming they stick to their usual narrative gameplay approach, this should provide a unique gaming experience which stands out from other Star Wars titles.

Which Star Wars games are you looking forward to this year? And do you have any other suggestions from the vault that we missed? Let us know in the comments.