5 Best Video Games Like Star Wars Jedi

While "Star Wars" has made waves in the video game space for decades, the gaming side of the franchise felt reinvigorated with the release of "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order." Released in 2019, the game introduced audiences to wayward Jedi apprentice Cal Kestis trying to avoid Sith Inquisitors after the events of "Revenge of the Sith." The game places a strong emphasis on precise lightsaber combat with challenging difficulty as Cal traverses the galaxy. Its success led to a sequel in 2023, "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor," one of the best soulslike games of all time.

With the "Star Wars Jedi" games leaving such a strong impression on fans, we're taking a look at other games that are similar to the pair of Respawn Entertainment-developed titles. While we're going to be primarily including other "Star Wars" games that revolve around lightsaber combat, we're also including some titles outside of the franchise too. These outliers feature gameplay that feel like the challenging battles Cal experiences in that galaxy far, far away. Here are the five best video games like "Star Wars Jedi," be they "Star Wars" games or ones with mechanically similar gameplay experiences.

The saga of Kyle Katarn is an unusual one, with the video game protagonist introduced as a blaster-toting mercenary in "Star Wars: Dark Forces." The game's sequel, "Dark Forces II," revealed that Kyle has a strong connection to the Force which he hones to become a Jedi, leading to the "Jedi Knight" game series. The fourth and final installment in the "Star Wars Jedi Knight" series is 2003's "Jedi Academy," which follows Kyle's apprentice Jaden Korr as they confront a sect of Dark Jedi.

The reason that "Jedi Academy" makes the list over its predecessors is that its lightsaber combat and Force powers feel the most polished in the entire series. Also, in contrast to prior games, the 2003 title gives players access to their lightsaber right from the beginning. From there, players can choose how to optimize their character's build, right down to their preferred fighting style as they progress. Featuring some of the tightest lightsaber gameplay mechanics for its time, "Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy" is a classic that holds up.

"Star Wars" is one of those franchises that seems to have largely evaded the movie tie-in curse that's befallen so many other properties. A prime example of this is 2005's "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," a tie-in for the movie of the same name released that year. The game has players control Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi as they end the Clone Wars and deal with the secret Sith hiding in plain sight. Primarily a third-person hack-and-slash game, the game excels during its lightsaber duels, culminating in the iconic showdown between Anakin and Obi-Wan on the fiery planet of Mustafar.

"Revenge of the Sith" is one of the best "Star Wars" games, movie tie-in or not, partially because it expands upon the story with duels not in the film. Recognizing the strength of its lightsaber combat, the game even includes a 1v1 multiplayer mode, playing out like a 3D fighting game. Everything else in the game feels secondary, with standard hack-and-slash skirmishes linking the boss fights that the game is known for. "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" is a solid title in the franchise that boasts duels where one false step means the difference between victory and defeat.

A full decade before "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order," there was "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed." Set shortly before the events of "A New Hope," the game reveals Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller. Initially assisting Vader to hunt down and kill Jedi hiding around the galaxy, Starkiller turns against the Galactic Empire and helps the fledgling Rebel Alliance. This leads to Starkiller taking on Vader and Emperor Palpatine head-on, deciding to follow the way of the Jedi or embrace the dark side of the Force.

With its wide array of lightsaber techniques and Force powers, "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" felt like a breath of fresh air for "Star Wars" gaming. The game feels incredibly cinematic, built around large set pieces, including a memorable, if frustrating, sequence of Starkiller using the Force to pull a Star Destroyer from the sky. But the combat itself, particularly the lightsaber handling, feels rewarding and stands as a highlight of the whole experience. We've been crossing our fingers for a "The Force Unleashed" comeback, but in the meantime, we've always got that 2009 title to revisit.

For more casual "Star Wars" gaming fans, the difficulty in the "Star Wars Jedi" games may catch them off guard, particularly regarding the focus on precise melee combat. For gamers who really enjoyed that challenge and are looking to take it to the next level, there's "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice." The 2019 game is set in feudal Japan, with its titular protagonist being a shinobi who is betrayed by those seeking to harness dangerous magic. Battling through enemies from Japanese folklore, the gameplay emphasizes precise timing in parrying incoming attacks and retaliating accordingly.

Despite its heightened difficulty, "Sekiro" posted impressive sales figures and really distinguished itself from the rest of FromSoftware's catalog. Like Cal's adventures, Sekiro is exploring fantastical landscapes and encountering formidable beasts on his own journey. And just like Cal, Sekiro will need to master the nuances of melee combat if he hopes to stay alive. While boasting some of the most punishing difficulty of a FromSoftware title, "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" offers its own hard-earned rewards.

So much of "Star Wars" is visibly influenced by samurai culture, including the Jedi's similar bushido code, values rooted in philosophy, and, of course, graceful swordplay. With that in mind, one recent samurai game that evokes strong similarities to "Star Wars Jedi" is "Onimusha: Way of the Sword." Ending a 20-year hiatus for the Capcom hack-and-slash series, the game has swordsman Miyamoto Musashi defend Kyoto from monstrous forces threatening the city. In addition to his trusty katana, Musashi uses a variety of weapons, along with his magical Oni gauntlet.

Like "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" and "Star Wars Jedi," "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" heavily emphasizes defensive timing. When players precisely dodge, block, and parry incoming enemy attacks, Musashi is an absolute force of nature, cutting through entire groups of monsters in short order. At the same time, this game is much more forgiving in its difficulty than the other two titles, making it far more accessible than some of its contemporaries. One of the best action games of 2026 so far, "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" is well worth a try.