STAR WARS™ Rebellion similar games & best alternatives

STAR WARS™ Rebellion

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

What works
  • Deep and complex grand strategy gameplay
  • Strong star wars lore and character integration
  • High replayability and addictiveness
  • Multiplayer competitive modes
  • Low price and nostalgic value
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Steep learning curve and complexity
  • Clunky tactical combat and ui
  • Occasional crashes reported
  • Limited cooperative or social gameplay

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Top picks

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  • Sacrifice

  • Knights of Honor

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® – Winter Assault

  • Earth 2150 Trilogy

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

  • Dungeon Keeper Gold™

  • STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

  • Port Royale 2

  • Kohan II: Kings of War
Hidden Gems

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  • Kohan II: Kings of War

  • Master of Orion 1

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STAR WARS™ Rebellion: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Sensation.

Why this game works

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