Star Wars is one of the biggest media franchises in the world, and has not shied away from making videogames an important facet of its product offerings. With over $4 billion in videogame revenue alone in the 46 years since its inception, Star Wars has supplied its fans with an endless stream of titles, ranging from the arcade games of the ’80s all the way to the newly released Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in 2023.
Through the years, in the vast, varied Star Wars catalog, there have been numerous classics that have earned critical acclaim, garnering accolades, and contending for game of the year awards. But which Star Wars game stands above the rest in the minds of critics? Let’s find out, as we count down the top 25 highest rated Star Wars games of all-time according to the review aggregator Metacritic.
25. Star Wars Pinball VR
Release Year: 2021
Highest Metacritic Scores: 81 (PC & PS4)
24. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Release Year: 2019
Highest Metacritic Scores: 81 (PC & Xbox Series One)
23. Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens
Release Year: 2016
Highest Metacritic Score: 81 (PS4)
22. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Release Year: 2003
Highest Metacritic Score: 81 (PC)
21. Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Release Year: 2002
Highest Metacritic Score: 81 (PS2)
20. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Release Year: 2022
Highest Metacritic Scores: 82 (Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
19. Star Wars Battlefront
Release Year: 2004
Highest Metacritic Score: 82 (PS2)
18. Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions
Release Year: 2015
Highest Metacritic Score: 83 (iOS)
17. Star Wars: Episode I Battle For Naboo
Release Year: 2000
Highest Metacritic Score: 84 (Nintendo 64)
16. Star Wars Battlefront II
Release Year: 2005
Highest Metacritic Score: 84 (PS2)
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15. Star Wars Starfighter
Release Year: 2001
Highest Metacritic Score: 84 (PS2)
14. Star Wars Rogue Squadron
Release Year: 1998
Highest Metacritic Score: 85 (Nintendo 64)
13. Star Wars: The Old Republic
Release Year: 2011
Highest Metacritic Score: 85 (PC)
12. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Release Year: 2023
Highest Metacritic Scores: 86 (PS5 & Xbox Series X|S)
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11. Star Wars Pinball
Release Year: 2019
Highest Metacritic Score: 86 (Nintendo Switch)
10. Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Release Year: 2004
Highest Metacritic Score: 86 (Xbox One)
9. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Release Year: 2006
Highest Metacritic Score: 86 (PC)
8. Pinball FX 2: Star Wars Pinball
Release Year: 2013
Highest Metacritic Score: 87
7. Zen Pinball 2: Star Wars Rebels
Release Year: 2015
Highest Metacritic Score: 88 (PS4)
6. Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force
Release Year: 2013
Highest Metacritic Score: 88 (Xbox 360)
5. Angry Birds Star Wars
Release Year: 2012
Highest Metacritic Score: 88 (iOS)
4. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Release Year: 2002
Highest Metacritic Score: 89 (PC)
3. Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II
Release Year: 2001
Highest Metacritic Score: 90 (GameCube)
2. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Release Year: 1997
Highest Metacritic Score: 91 (PC)
1. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Release Year: 2003
Highest Metacritic Score: 94 (Xbox)
