There are a ton of Star Wars titles on the market, which isn’t too surprising. The franchise has been around for decades and still, there are newcomers to the franchise who are watching the films for the first time ever. While the franchise may be known best for the films, there have been plenty of video games based around side stories, movie adaptations, and even new and unique adventures. Some of these games may no longer be considered canon thanks to Disney now owning the IP, but ignore that. We’re counting down the best Star Wars games on the PlayStation 4. If you have any to add, be sure to let us know!
#7 Star Wars Pinball VR
Platform: Oculus Quest, PC, PS4
Release Date: April 29, 2021
Genre: Pinball
If you have a PlayStation VR headset, Star Wars Pinball VR is a must-have. This classic pinball game has multiple tables based on the Star Wars movies and television series. Developed to be immersive, players can look around the set pieces and attempt to rack up as many points as possible. This is also an interactive pinball game where you’ll see the different characters moving around the table and even participate in some minigames that bring you directly into the action. It’s hard not to enjoy pinball, and this leveled-up version is one that you can easily sink countless hours into. Who needs a real pinball machine when you have virtual reality?
#6 Star Wars: Squadrons
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Release Date: October 2, 2020
Genre: Space combat
Star Wars: Squadrons is a title from EA’s Motive Studios. This game puts players into the seat of a spacecraft in a heated dogfight. Set right after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, players will watch a battle between the rising New Republic force against the Galactic Empire play out. While this game has a campaign that will put players into the role of a pilot for each force, there’s plenty of multiplayer gameplay support as well. Players will be able to take each other on in 5v5 space dogfights. However, for those of you who want to really feel like you’re battling in space, you’ll want to make use of the VR support which offers a highly detailed look at the cockpit of your craft.
#5 Lego Star Wars Series
It’s impossible to choose just one, so we’re bundling all of the Lego games into one post and making it a point on our list. These games are just plain fun and they’ve proved a hit since they first came out onto the market. They’re kid-friendly, easy to understand, and they tend to stick with the source material heavily. You’ll also find that there are some great little jokes that make the games more lighthearted. Honestly, if you’re burnt out on some of the other more story-driven or realistic Star Wars video games, give the Lego Star Wars series a try. You might be surprised by just how much fun you’ll have with it.
#4 Super Star Wars
Platform: PS4, Super NES, Wii, PS Vita
Release Date: November 17, 2015
Genre: Run and gun, Action
Super Star Wars is a classic run-and-gun video game that came out on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. As a result, this may be a nostalgic pick for a lot of people out there, and honestly, it’s still a fun game to enjoy today. This particular installment was released originally back in 1992 but it did see a launch on the PlayStation 4 in 2015. Overall, the game follows the cinematic adaptation with a few slight changes.
Players take on the role of a variety of characters such as Luke Skywalker, battling enemies with a lightsaber, or Han Solo, using his trusty blaster. The game is a sidescroller, and thankfully, there were some changes to the game for the PlayStation 4 release, such as a new save system, leaderboards, and even trophies for players to collect.
#3 Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PS4
Release Date: September 24, 2019
Genre: First-person shooter, Third-person shooter, Hack and slash
Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast is an older video game title that came out in 2002. The game was a sequel to Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, in which players took on the role of a former Jedi that cut his links to the Force, named Kyle Katarn. At the start of this game, you’re a mercenary who is working with the New Republic, but as you can guess, the plot thickens, and your need to use your former training as a Jedi comes back into play. This game also really puts a focus on force powers and the use of lightsabers.
While this game did see a release on the PlayStation 4, it came without a big component–multiplayer. While this is a shame, you can still find a pretty entertaining single-player campaign to enjoy.
#2 Star Wars Battlefront 2
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Release Date: November 17, 2017
Genre: First-person shooter, Third-person shooter
Star Wars Battlefront was EA’s first attempt at bringing back the once-beloved third-person shooter franchise. There were some issues that fans had with the game initially and as a result, we received a sequel in 2017 that hoped to answer some of those problems. Stars Wars Battlefront 2 keeps the same style of gameplay and is a third-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe where players take the side of either the Empire or the Resistance while fighting through a variety of different maps. Likewise, the game also features battles and locations that were featured in the original, the prequel and the latest Star Wars movies, otherwise known as the Skywalker Saga.
While the game may be best known for the multiplayer action, there was a single-player campaign that players could enjoy taking place across several years from the Skywalker Saga. We won’t go into great detail, but you play the role of Iden Versio, a commander of the Special Forces commando unit known as Inferno Squad. First taking place during the Return of the Jedi time period, players are tasked with once and for all demolishing the Rebel Alliance in a plan that involves using the Death Star II. However, as you likely know from the film franchise, things don’t go according to plan, leaving Iden to question her motives, her choices, and what’s really best for everyone.
This game does have some glitches and bugs, and at the start, there was plenty of flack over the different microtransactions introduced. However, over the months, the development team helped make the necessary changes to bring in a wider audience and added more content. While the main content updates have ended for this game, there are still patches and fixes that will help keep the title enjoyable for both veterans and newcomers.
#1 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Release Date: November 15, 2019
Genre: Action-adventure
The development team that brought us the successful Titanfall franchise along with the beloved battle royale IP, Apex Legends, has also delivered a story-driven single-player Star Wars game. In this title, players are sent to a period between Episode 3 and Episode 4 of the cinematic universe. The Jedi have been mainly wiped out and those that remain have gone into hiding, in hopes that they can survive being hunted down and disposed of by the Sith empire. Players step into the role of a young Jedi named Cal who was just a padawan when the order was given out to eliminate all remaining Jedi. While Cal’s master was slain, Cal was able to escape and go into hiding.
Things took a turn for the worse when one day Cal used the force in order to save a friend from falling to his death, resulting in him being on the run from the Sith Empire. Things are not all bad as Cal meets up with a couple of friendly faces that make a resistance group in order to turn things around.
This is a single-player narrative-driven experience, and players will find that the gameplay is a mixture of the third-person adventure found in the likes of Uncharted and the difficult combat using the mechanics found in the Souls franchise. You can’t go in expecting to dominate every enemy you’ll come up against. There’s plenty of timing and dodging added into the mix of using your lightsaber to successfully strike the enemy down. Furthermore, there is a mixture of puzzles and exploration found in this game which many find satisfying as the game doesn’t hold your hand. You’ll need to carefully think out situations and explore areas in order to figure out just how to progress the campaign.
Bonus
Star Wars: Republic Commando
Platforms: Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4
Release Date: April 6, 2021 PS4
Genre: FPS
Republic Commando is a remastered version of the 2005 classic Star Wars game. A tactical first-person shooter, it puts you in the shoes of Delta Squad and their wartime struggles. You’re part of the Clone Wars, so you’ll find yourself fighting in classic battles from that era alongside your comrades!
