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STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2010

Should you play it?

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

What works

  • Extensive modding community extending gameplay
  • Epic space and ground battles with iconic star wars units
  • Galactic conquest mode with strategic depth
  • Ongoing developer support and updates after many years
  • Strong narrative campaigns and lore immersion

Things to keep in mind

  • Outdated graphics and some bugs
  • Ground battles considered less engaging than space battles
  • Multiplayer was dead for a time, though recently revived
  • Some imbalance issues especially with expansion faction
  • Steep learning curve for new players and mod installation

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Age of Wonders III

  • Age of Wonders 4

  • Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection

  • ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade

  • Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection

Less dominating

Games that feels like STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack but with less domination over others

  • Ground Control II: Operation Exodus

  • Guardians Frontline

  • Perimeter

  • Star Trek Online

  • Earth 2150 Trilogy

  • Earth 2160

More intimate

Games that feels like STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack but with more focus on close relationships

  • Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

  • Battlezone 98 Redux

  • Supreme Commander

  • Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm

  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

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Last update: 21/08/2026