STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition similar games & best alternatives

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STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!

What works

  • Deep and challenging gameplay
  • Strong star wars narrative immersion
  • Variety of ships and missions
  • Nostalgic and classic space sim
  • Compatible with modern systems

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics
  • Requires joystick for optimal play
  • Some bugs and crashes reported
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Music issues in some versions

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Void Destroyer 2

  • STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition

  • Nexus - The Jupiter Incident

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Crying Suns

  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

Less dominating

Games that feels like STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition but with less domination over others

  • Void Bastards

  • Darkstar One

  • System Shock

  • DRAINUS

  • STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

  • Starr Mazer: DSP

More social

Games that feels like STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

  • STAR WARS™ X-Wing vs TIE Fighter - Balance of Power Campaigns™

  • Space Crew: Legendary Edition

  • Freespace 2

  • House of the Dying Sun

  • BattleGroupVR

Choose your own criteria ->

From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition

  • STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D

  • Between the Stars

  • STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

  • STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™

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STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026