STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™ similar games & best alternatives

STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™

Xbox, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS • 2012

Should you play it?

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?

What works
  • Deep and mature story with philosophical themes
  • Strong character development and companion influence
  • High replay value with multiple moral paths
  • Extensive mod support restoring cut content
  • Immersive star wars atmosphere and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Original release was rushed and buggy
  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Some pacing issues and uneven difficulty
  • Linear sections and occasional backtracking
  • Lack of multiplayer or competitive features

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • King of Dragon Pass

  • Battle Suit Aces

  • Dark Quest 2
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition.

Why this game works

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