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STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™

Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!

What works

  • Nostalgic star wars story and setting
  • Varied gameplay modes (on foot, vehicle, jetpack)
  • Challenging difficulty with multiple levels
  • Voice-acted cutscenes and soundtrack
  • Affordable price

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky and outdated controls
  • Technical issues with resolution and scaling
  • Short game length
  • Frustrating platforming sections
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The spy who shot me™

  • STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D

  • Metro Awakening

  • BloodRayne: Terminal Cut

  • FROSTBITE: Deadly Climate

  • Night At the Gates of Hell

More creative

Games that feels like STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ but with more room to create and customize

  • SiN Gold

  • MDK

  • Eldritch

  • Metal Garden

  • Dread X Collection 4: The Hunt

  • DOOM 64

More expressive

Games that feels like STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ but with more self-expression and customization

  • Turok

  • Forsaken Remastered

  • Project Warlock II

  • Project Warlock

  • Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered

  • Zortch

Choose your own criteria ->

From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D

  • STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

  • STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition

  • STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

  • Under The Island

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Swipe to compare nearby games with STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™. These titles are not in What to play next.

STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026