All Star Wars Games Ever Made – Released, Cancelled & Mod Archive
Over more than four decades, over 100 officially licensed Star Wars video games have been released across arcade machines, consoles, PC, handheld devices, and mobile platforms.
Since the release of the first officially licensed Star Wars video game in 1982, the franchise has produced dozens of titles across arcades, consoles, PCs, handheld systems, and mobile platforms. These games have ranged from space combat simulators and role-playing epics to strategy games, shooters, and experimental projects that never made it to release.
The history of Star Wars gaming is also closely tied to the evolution of the industry itself. The rise of LucasArts in the 1990s helped define the golden age of Star Wars games, producing classics such as X-Wing, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic. The closure of LucasArts in 2013 marked a major turning point, shifting development to external studios under publishing agreements. In the years since, Star Wars games have entered a new era of multi-studio collaboration involving developers across the industry.
Today, the Star Wars gaming catalog spans more than four decades of releases and reflects the changing landscape of video game development. Some titles became legendary fan favorites, others quietly faded into obscurity, and several ambitious projects were cancelled before players ever had a chance to experience them.
This page serves as a historical archive of Star Wars video games, documenting every officially released title as well as notable cancelled projects where reliable information exists. Our goal is to provide the most complete and accessible overview of Star Wars gaming history available online.
SWTORStrategies has covered Star Wars games and related media since 2009. Drawing on years of reporting, archival research, and publicly available sources, this guide brings together the full timeline of Star Wars video games in one place — from the earliest arcade releases to the newest titles announced by Lucasfilm Games.
If you are looking for a complete list of Star Wars games, a historical timeline of the franchise in gaming, or a quick reference for when each title was released, you will find it here.
Star Wars Games by the Numbers
Over more than four decades, the Star Wars franchise has built one of the largest video game catalogs of any film-based property. From early arcade adaptations in the 1980s to modern open-world titles and live-service games, Star Wars has continually expanded into new genres, platforms, and development models.
Below are a few key numbers that highlight the scale and evolution of Star Wars video games.
Total Star Wars games released: More than 100 titles across arcade machines, consoles, PC, handheld systems, and mobile platforms.
Years of Star Wars gaming history: Over 40 years , beginning with early arcade releases in the early 1980s.
Most active decade: The 2000s , when LucasArts released a steady stream of titles across multiple genres and platforms.
Longest-running Star Wars online game: Star Wars: The Old Republic, launched in 2011 and still receiving updates today.
Major development eras: The franchise has passed through several distinct periods, including the LucasArts era , the EA exclusivity era , and the current Lucasfilm Games multi-studio era .
High-profile cancelled projects: Several ambitious titles — including Star Wars 1313 and Star Wars: Battlefront III — were cancelled during shifts in the franchise’s publishing strategy.
Genres explored: Star Wars games have covered nearly every major genre, including space simulators, RPGs, shooters, strategy games, racing titles, MMOs, and open-world adventures .
Platforms represented: Star Wars games have appeared on nearly every major gaming platform, from early arcade cabinets and DOS PCs to modern consoles, mobile devices, and cloud gaming services.
Key Insight<br>Since the closure of LucasArts in 2013, Star Wars game development has shifted from a single in-house studio to a multi-studio model involving some of the industry’s largest developers.
Together, these numbers show how the Star Wars franchise has maintained a continuous presence in gaming for decades, adapting to new technologies and evolving development models while expanding the galaxy into interactive experiences.
The Major Eras of Star Wars Game Development
The history of Star Wars video games can be divided into several distinct development eras. Each period reflects broader shifts in the video game industry, the structure of Lucasfilm’s gaming division, and the changing strategies behind how Star Wars was licensed and produced in interactive media.
While dozens of individual titles have been released over the decades, most Star Wars games fall into one of the following development periods.
Early Licensing Era (1982–1992)
The first wave of Star Wars games emerged during the early arcade and home computer boom of the 1980s....