10 Best Star Wars Games For Nintendo Switch

Star Wars is such an iconic IP since it first came out in the form of a blockbuster movie. Since then, the series has continued to evolve with more movie installments, television series, and of course, video games. Over the years we’ve seen some pretty iconic video game titles released for the slew of console platforms to have hit the marketplace. In this list, however, we’re focusing strictly on the Nintendo Switch hybrid console. While the Nintendo Switch may not have as many Star Wars games readily available, some pretty iconic titles are currently available on the Nintendo eShop today.  

#10 Star Wars: Hunters

Platform : Switch, Mobile
Release Date : June 4, 2024
Genre : Action game 

Who says that certain fights in the galaxy far, far away can’t be for entertainment? If you play Star Wars: Hunters, you’ll find yourself in the Outer Rim, where fights are recreated for the entertainment of the masses, and you’ll be one of the stars of the show! Within The Arena, you’ll have numerous options on who you want to play as and how you want to play. Check out their abilities, weapons, and skills to see which one suits you best!

Then, jump into the fight and take part in 4v4 fights to see who can come out on top! Are you ready to win in the day?

#9 Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster

Platform : PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S, Switch
Release Date : February 28, 2024
Genre : FPS

There have been quite a few classic games from this franchise that have been remastered over the years, and Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is one such entry. When it was made back in 1995, it was a standout for the series, including being the first entry to be a true FPS!

The game features a defector from the Empire who helps the Rebel Alliance attempt to stop a mysterious project that the Galactic Empire will use to ensure dominance over the galaxy!

You’ll have to breach the Empire’s secret locations and fight off armies of Stormtroopers and other threats to end the Empire’s evil plans once and for all!

#8 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Platform : PC, Xbox, Mobile, Switch
Release Date : July 13, 2003
Genre : RPG

While its remake is MIA, the original classic RPG is available on multiple platforms to enjoy. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was the title from Bioware that helped elevate them to legendary status, and remains one of the best games the franchise has ever produced.

You play as a customizable member of the universe who ends up getting trapped in a series of events that bring the whole galaxy to its knees! Throughout your journey, you’ll travel to multiple worlds, recruit allies, and make many enemies. Plus, you can become a Jedi or a Sith based on the actions you take! Will you save the galaxy or be its next ruler?

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#7 Star Wars Pinball

Platform : PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PS3
Release Date : 13 May 2013
Genre : Action game 

Pinball games are pretty popular in general so it’s not surprising that we saw a Star Wars-themed pinball game come out to the likes of the Nintendo Switch. There’s quite a bit packed into this game where you not only have a career mode with different missions along with abilities to unlock. By doing so you’ll obtain force-like abilities to use in the game. Additionally, the number of tables here should keep a Star Wars enthusiast entertained. You’ll have tables based on the different mainline movies, spin-off titles, and even the different television series such as Clone Wars or the Rebels cartoons.

#6 Star Wars Episode I Racer

Platform : PC, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Mac OS, Dreamcast, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One
Release Date : June 23, 2020 
Genre : Racing 

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace was the movie to bring the film franchise back in a big way. Unfortunately, fans felt that this installment was a drastic step backward. However, what this movie did bring into the market was the iconic podracing sport. This was a futuristic Star Wars take on racing with supped-up vehicles that hovered above the ground and barreled across dangerous courses. Naturally, it wasn’t long before developers opted to bring this sport into the video game realm with Star Wars Episode I Racer. It provided the same setup from the movie with players going through intense courses in a variety of different vehicles and facing against other racers. Of course, with so many hazards on the course, players also needed to be careful not to destroy their podracer. While this game came out back in 1999, Star Wars Episode I: Racer still holds up to be a pretty solid title today.

#5 Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens

Platform : Android, iOS, PC, Nintendo 3DS, OS X, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Release Date : 28 June 2016
Genre :  Action-adventure

Lego games have always been a blast to play with the company bringing out several iconic IPs to adapt in a more parody lighthearted entertainment medium that’s suitable for all ages. The gameplay usually is the same overall, with players going through platforming levels, with beat ‘em up combat and puzzles to solve. As the name suggests, this game is based around the Star Wars The Force Awakens film which we get several iconic moments from the movie narrative along with some unique content as well.

#4 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Platform : PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date : 5 April 2022
Genre :  Action-adventure

Lego has been featured for previous Star Wars-themed video games before. We just got done talking about The Force Awakens installment after all. However, this new installment tells the storyline from all nine Star Wars movies. Here the development team attempts to parody the storyline from start to finish, and it’s providing plenty of memorable locations, characters, and even some redefined mechanics. It’s all about a wacky storyline with hack and slash style combat along with solving a series of puzzles.

#3 Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Platform : PC, OS X, GameCube, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS4
Release Date : September 24, 2019 
Genre : First-person shooterthird-person shooterhack and slash

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast made its way onto the Nintendo Switch after being released in 2002 originally. This game follows after the 1997 release of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Force II, although you can jump into this game without much of a problem for not playing the previous installment. Essentially, players here are taking on the role of Kyle Katarn, a former Jedi that revoked the force and instead opted for a life of mercenary work. One day on the job your longtime friend ends up being slaughtered by a Sith group known as the Imperial Remnant. It’s here that Kyle vows his revenge and once again taps back into the force to track down the Imperial Remnant. It’s a mix of FPS with third-person hack and slash gameplay as Kyle can wield the iconic lightsaber along with casting a series of force power attacks against his enemies. From there, it’s all about using your powers and getting a clear cut at your opponent to successfully put them down.

#2 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Platform : Mac OS X, PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS4
Release Date : March 26, 2020 
Genre : First-person shooterthird-person shooterhack and slash 

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy picks up after the events of Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Instead of taking on the role of Kyle Katarn, players are instead able to create a customized protagonist who begins the game as a Jedi padawan. With that said, your mentor is none other than Kyle Katarn so you’ll still see your former protagonist here in this game. Overall, players are completing a series of missions as a Jedi padawan with an overall story narrative slowly picking up and progressing along the way. Players are mainly going after another Sith group, but to avoid spoiling too much here, I won’t go too much further than that. At any rate, the storyline might not have been the most solid narrative here, but at the least, you’ll get plenty of Star Wars action and iconic characters to meet along the way.

#1 Star Wars Republic Commando

Platform : Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4 
Release Date : April 6, 2021 
Genre : Tactical shooter, first-person shooter 

Star Wars: Republic Command came out back in 2005 so it’s been around for quite a few years and across multiple platforms. However, its popularity has allowed this game to continue to see support and ports on the latest console releases. The Star Wars Clone Wars was an event we got to see the climax of during the Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones film. At the time, there wasn’t any real series or movie to highlight the start and chaos during this period. However, Star Wars: Republic Commando showcased a bit of the start of this war. Instead of taking the role of a Jedi, players were stepping into the role of an elite commando leading special ops of clone troopers in a series of missions. This is a tactical shooter video game that has players taking charge, commanding your squad, and ultimately taking out the enemy target.