Games Like STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.

Why similar: Classic 38% ★, FPS 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the lightsaber combat and Force mechanics introduced in the original, making it the most essential follow-up.

Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

Why similar: Classic 35.1% ★, FPS 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Action 11.2%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most advanced lightsaber customization and combat depth in the entire series.

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: FPS 26.2%, Classic 15.5% ★, Sci-fi 13.2%, Space 9%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern update brings the prequel to the Jedi Knight series to life with improved visuals and performance while keeping the classic gameplay intact.

It is five years after Kyle's victory over the seven dark Jedi. Invading Imperial forces advance upon a quiet Rebel outpost, interrupting Kyle's training of a brave new Jedi, Mara Jade. First introduced in Timothy Zahn's award-winning Star Wars novel, Heir to the Empire, Mara Jade blends her past experiences as a one time smuggler and...

Why similar: Classic 26.8% ★, FPS 20.4%, Action 17.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Third Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion provides additional narrative depth and gameplay challenges that bridge the gap between the first two Jedi Knight titles.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, Third Person 27.2%, Space 20.7%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This modern action-adventure game evolves the Jedi power fantasy with fluid combat and deep exploration.

You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

Why similar: Classic 27.7% ★, FPS 26.2%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a gritty, tactical first-person shooter experience that captures the high-stakes combat of the Star Wars universe.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Sci-fi 27.3%, Third Person 21.6%, Action 19.4%, Space 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the mechanics of its predecessor with even more refined lightsaber stances and Force abilities.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 40.8% ★, FPS 25.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 7%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a quintessential 90s sci-fi shooter experience that shares the same technical DNA and pacing as the Jedi Knight series.

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 46.1% ★, FPS 25%, Action 5.7%, Shooter 4.9%, Sci-fi 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The Jedi Knight series was built on the foundation of the Quake engine, and this game captures that same fast-paced, movement-heavy shooter feel.

Join the rise of Darth Vader’s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers as you fight through an all new story-based saga where every action you take impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, FPS 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action 7.6%, Space 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the definitive large-scale Star Wars combat experience that fans of the series often crave.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 33.5%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 11.2%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the feeling of using magical abilities in a fast-paced, retro-inspired first-person shooter.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Classic 31.8% ★, FPS 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a modern masterpiece of the retro-shooter genre, it captures the same visceral, high-speed combat found in 90s classics.

A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Why similar: Action 25%, Sci-fi 24.8%, Third Person 20.5%, Classic 11.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the raw, destructive power of the Force, offering a different but complementary take on the Jedi fantasy.

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: Classic 49.8% ★, FPS 28.8%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 5.1%, Retro 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends ranged weapon combat with melee-focused action in a classic 90s engine environment.

As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!

Why similar: Classic 45.6% ★, Action 28%, Space 19.2%, Adventure 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person action game that captures the adventurous spirit of the original Star Wars trilogy.

It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?

Why similar: Classic 55.5% ★, Sci-fi 19.2%, Third Person 7.2%, Space 5.3%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides deep, lore-rich storytelling and RPG elements that define the broader Star Wars experience.

Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.8%, Classic 21% ★, Action 15.5%, Space 14.6%, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This third-person action game offers a unique perspective on the Star Wars galaxy through the eyes of a professional hunter.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: Classic 44.4% ★, FPS 26.3%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 5.1%, First-Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive 90s shooter that shares the same level design philosophy and fast-paced action as Dark Forces.

5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?

Why similar: Classic 54.5% ★, Sci-fi 21.6%, Third Person 6.8%, Space 6.5%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, more complex narrative that explores the nuances of the Force and the Jedi-Sith conflict.

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, FPS 21.9%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game revolutionized the narrative-driven FPS, much like how Jedi Knight integrated story into its shooter mechanics.

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: FPS 50.7%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 15.3%, First-Person 10.1%, Retro 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the gritty, atmospheric, and tactical feel of 90s shooters with modern polish.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 44.2%, Classic 13.6% ★, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Retro 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a modern take on the classic shooter aesthetic that emphasizes fast movement and satisfying weapon feedback.

Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds and six degrees of freedom.

Why similar: Classic 57.7% ★, FPS 13%, Action 7.1%, Space 5.7%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic 6DOF shooter shares the same 90s technical ingenuity and challenging level design as the early Jedi Knight games.

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: FPS 37.1%, Classic 18.6% ★, Action 18%, Retro 7.3%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, it delivers an authentic 90s shooter experience with dark, atmospheric level design.

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 46.3% ★, FPS 16.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Action 5.9%, First-Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an immersive sci-fi atmosphere with classic FPS roots and deep environmental storytelling.

FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.

Why similar: Classic 46.9% ★, Sci-fi 20.6%, Space 20.3%, Action 10.2%, Multiplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for space combat simulations, capturing the epic scale of Star Wars space battles.

Two Engines. One Champion. No Limits.

Why similar: Classic 56.3% ★, Action 18.5%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an iconic, high-speed vehicle action experience that remains a classic staple of the Star Wars gaming library.

Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

Why similar: Classic 41.4% ★, FPS 15.6%, Action 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: Classic 40.8% ★, FPS 25.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 5%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 43.7%, Classic 28.8% ★, Sci-fi 8.7%, Action 6.4%, Shooter 4.2%

The Star Wars® Saga continues with Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created.

Why similar: Action 33.4%, Sci-fi 31.1%, Third Person 23.7%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Space 4%

More pulse-pounding 360° action blasting through tunnels with six degrees of freedom.

Why similar: Classic 44.2% ★, FPS 20.2%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Shooter 5.3%

Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.

Why similar: Classic 43.5% ★, FPS 26.7%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: Classic 42.6% ★, FPS 22.7%, Action 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Shooter 4.8%

Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition!

Why similar: FPS 24.7%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Space 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Shooter 9.5%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Classic 43.5% ★, FPS 29%, Action 7.8%, Multiplayer 6%, Shooter 4.5%

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: Classic 46.1% ★, FPS 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Action 5.1%, Sci-fi 5%

ake your T16 through Beggar's Canyon...Then dodge asteroids and blast TIE fighters in a deep space rumble... tackle a fleet of menacing AT-ATs on the icy tundra of Hoth...and ultimately annihilate Vader and the evil Empire with a kamikaze trench run on the infamous Death Star.

Why similar: Classic 51.1% ★, Action 25.8%, FMV 20% ★, 1990's 3.1%

Over 35 levels of challenging gameplay -- Race at the speed of light, fight off computer Viruses and engage in violent digital combat.

Why similar: FPS 37.2%, Classic 23% ★, Sci-fi 16.6%, Action 11.9%, Shooter 4.4%

It is a time of great rejoicing in the galaxy. Luke Skywalker, with the help of Wedge Antilles, has blown up the Death Star. But there is little time to celebrate. The mighty Empire is gathering strength for a determined, all-out assault on the Rebel forces.

Why similar: Classic 58.5% ★, Action 16.5%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Space 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Get ready for the good, the bad, and the even worse. As Marshall James Anderson, you'll face a horde of ornery, gun-slinging outlaws. You'll shoot your way through a twisted plot of greed and revenge. You'll arm yourself with firearms, as well as your wits.

Why similar: Classic 41.1% ★, FPS 21.4%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, FPS 27%, Action 18.1%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 6.1%

You're a member of the U.S. Army's best kept secret: the elite SPECIAL OPERATIONS unit known as Delta Force, formed to BATTLE TERRORISM throughout the world. When the best of the rest can't handle the op, YOU are called into action. Can you handle THE JOB? Features FREE NovaWorld™: online gaming supporting up to 50 players.

Why similar: Classic 36.1% ★, FPS 28.5%, Action 20.8%, Shooter 7.8%, First-Person 5.2%

STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.2%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Space 15.9%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 11.6%

Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Why similar: Classic 47.4% ★, FPS 25.5%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 6%, Retro 3.4%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: Classic 53.3% ★, Sci-fi 16.1%, Action 14.2%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%

The vertigo continues as the highly anticipated sequel to Descent I and II takes the mind-bending, pulse-pounding experience to another level!

Why similar: Classic 39.6% ★, Action 21.2%, FPS 21.2%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Shooter 5%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 40.3%, Action 25.6%, Shooter 13%, First-Person 8.1%, 1990's 4.9%

The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!

Why similar: Action 34.6%, Classic 34.2% ★, Space 26.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Take back the Theed Royal Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, Space 21%, Action 17.5%, Third Person 13.3%, Retro 10.4%

In 2455 AD, Kage Mishima used the magical powers of Daikatana, the most powerful sword ever forged, to alter time and establish himself as supreme dictator. You are Hiro Miyamoto, one of the few people on earth who knows what happened.

Why similar: Classic 29.3% ★, FPS 25.6%, Action 21%, Shooter 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%

Play the classic STAR WARS™ Battlefront games, online and offline in this definitive collection.

Why similar: FPS 26.9%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Space 12.9%, Third Person 11.5%, Action 10.6%

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Why similar: Classic 35.2% ★, FPS 29.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 4.6%