The best Star Wars games you can play on PS5 or PS4 depend on the fantasy you want: Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the standout new racer on PS5, Jedi: Survivor is the strongest all-around Jedi adventure available on both consoles, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the easiest pick for families and co-op. For tactics, try PS5’s Star Wars Zero Company; for large-scale battles, the PS4 version of Battlefront II still plays on PS5. These recommendations look beyond the original PlayStation’s Episode I era, while including older games only when they have a PS4 or PS5 release.
At a glance
| Name | Best for | Key spec | Platforms | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Fast arcade racing | 88 Metascore on PS5 (Metacritic, 2026) | PS5 | Nov 2026 |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | A modern single-player Jedi story | 85 Metascore on PS5 (Metacritic, 2026) | PS5, PS4 | Nov 2026 |
| Star Wars Zero Company | Clone Wars squad tactics | 84 on Metacritic’s 2026 ranking | PS5 | Nov 2026 |
| LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Families and co-op film fans | 82 Metascore on PS5 (Metacritic, 2026) | PS5, PS4 | Nov 2026 |
| Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | The first chapter of Cal Kestis’s story | 79 Metascore on PS4 (Metacritic, 2026) | PS5, PS4 | Nov 2026 |
| Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) | Large multiplayer battles | 68 Metascore at launch (Metacritic) | PS4; playable on PS5 | Nov 2026 |
| Star Wars Outlaws | Exploring as a scoundrel | 75 Metascore on PS5 (Metacritic, 2026) | PS5 | Nov 2026 |
| Star Wars: Squadrons | Cockpit space combat | 79 Metascore (as reported by Star Wars News Net, 2026) | PS4; playable on PS5 | Nov 2026 |
Metascores indicate critic reception, not a direct quality ranking across genres. The platform matters too: Galactic Racer and Zero Company are PS5-only, while Survivor, Fallen Order, and Skywalker Saga have PS4 versions.
How do you choose a Star Wars game for PS5 or PS4?
Start with the kind of Star Wars experience you want, then check whether the game is available for your console. The right pick for a Jedi story is very different from the right pick for racing or multiplayer battles.
- Jedi adventure: Play Fallen Order, then Survivor for Cal Kestis’s continuing story and more developed combat.
- Racing: Choose Galactic Racer for a new PS5 arcade racer, or Episode I Racer for its PS4 port of a 1999 classic.
- Clone Wars strategy: Zero Company is a PS5 turn-based squad tactics game.
- Family play and movie scenes: The Skywalker Saga retells all nine numbered films in LEGO form and supports couch co-op.
- Mass battles: The 2017 Battlefront II is the pick for multiplayer battles and playable heroes; it is a PS4 game that works on PS5.
- Open-world exploration: Outlaws casts you as a scoundrel rather than a Jedi, but is a PS5 release, not a PS4 one.
- Space combat: Squadrons puts you in a starfighter cockpit, with energy to manage across weapons, shields, and engines.
These games also differ in pace and difficulty. Survivor builds on demanding action combat and exploration; Zero Company asks for tactical decisions between turns; Galactic Racer focuses on high-speed arcade racing; and the LEGO adventure is the more approachable choice for players who want to tour the films rather than master a combat system.
What are the best new Star Wars games on PS5 in 2026?
Galactic Racer and Zero Company are the two notable 2026 additions, and they suit almost opposite tastes. Metacritic gave the PS5 racer an 88 in 2026; Zero Company received an 84 on its 2026 20-best list, which listed the PC version.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer — best for racing
Released for PS5 on 6 October 2026, Galactic Racer is a new arcade racer from Fuse Games and publisher Secret Mode. It is the most natural recommendation for someone who remembers the rush of Episode I Racer but wants a contemporary PS5 game rather than a port. The racing roster extends beyond podracers to swoop bikes and other speeders, and the game combines arcade combat with a roguelite structure. Its underground racing circuit follows protagonist Shade across locations that include Jakku and Crait.
The 88 PS5 Metascore makes it the highest-scoring currently available Star Wars game in this guide. Metacritic’s critic-reviews page showed 72 positive reviews out of 78 when its 2026 score was recorded; Insider Gaming reported an 88 based on 54 reviews in an earlier snapshot dated 2 October 2026. Polygon placed it at No. 1 on its 25-best PS5 games list on 21 October 2026. Those are critics’ judgments, not a promise that every player will prefer it to a Jedi campaign.
Its appeal is specifically racing: if you want lightsaber combat or a long exploration-focused story, pick another game. Galactic Racer has no PS4 version. At the PlayStation Store snapshot in late October 2026, its listed price was $59.99; store prices can change, so check the current listing before buying.
Star Wars Zero Company — best for Clone Wars tactics
Zero Company, released on PS5 on 27 August 2026, is a turn-based squad strategy game from Bit Reactor and EA, a studio founded by veterans of the XCOM genre. Set during the Clone Wars, it centers on covert missions and a squad operating amid the Republic’s collapse. Permadeath makes the consequences of losing a squad member part of the tactical stakes.
Polygon ranked it No. 3 among its PS5 games and described it as a standout response to the console generation’s shortage of strong tactics games. Metacritic’s 20-best Star Wars ranking listed an 84 for the PC version in its 5 October 2026 update. The launch was also reported to have crashing bugs, so players weighing a purchase should check current platform-specific coverage for the state of the build they intend to play. It is not available on PS4. The late-October PlayStation Store snapshot listed it at $59.99, a dated reference rather than a guaranteed current price.
Is Jedi: Survivor the best Star Wars story game on PS4 and PS5?
For most players looking for a modern single-player Star Wars adventure, Jedi: Survivor is the best starting recommendation—but play Fallen Order first if you can. The sequel follows Cal Kestis five years after the earlier game and develops his story, movement, exploration, and lightsaber combat.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — best all-around Jedi adventure
Survivor launched on PS5 on 28 April 2023 and later arrived on PS4 on 17 September 2024. Its PS5 Metascore is 85 (Metacritic, 2026). Inverse called it “the best modern Star Wars game” in December 2025, while CJ Salcedo of GameCritics praised its combat suite, movement, world, and story in a review quoted by Metacritic.
Cal’s expanded combat includes five stances, among them dual sabers, double-blade, blaster-and-saber, and crossguard styles. The game also broadens exploration, with larger areas and a hub on Koboh, and draws on High Republic lore. Its story and design make it the default choice for players who want an involved Jedi campaign rather than racing, tactics, or multiplayer.
The PS5 launch had performance problems that were later addressed in patches, according to Polygon, PlayStation LifeStyle, and WatchMojo. PlayStation LifeStyle reported in October 2026 that the PS5 Pro version offers higher resolution with ray-traced effects in performance mode. The game began as a current-generation release before its PS4 port, so owners of either console should select the correct store version rather than assume every edition covers both.
Star Wars News Net estimated about 20 hours for the story and 54 hours for 100% completion. Those are that outlet’s estimates, not a fixed playtime: exploration, difficulty, and how thoroughly you pursue optional content affect the total. A PlayStation LifeStyle sale reported on 8 October 2026 offered the PS5 version for $10.49, the PS4 version for $12.49, and a cross-gen bundle for $23.99 through 22 October; that sale had ended before November.
Should you play Fallen Order before Survivor?
Yes, if you want the story to make sense from the beginning. Fallen Order introduces Cal after Order 66, and Survivor continues his character arc five years later. Playing the first game also makes the sequel’s returning relationships and references more meaningful.
Fallen Order released on PS4 on 15 November 2019 and PS5 on 11 June 2021. Its PS4 Metascore is 79 (Metacritic, 2026). The first game establishes a blend of lightsaber action, exploration, and environmental puzzles; its systems are less extensive than the sequel’s, but it is the narrative starting point. Phil Hornshaw of GameSpot, in a review quoted by Metacritic, noted that its borrowed action-game elements work together with Respawn’s combat, environments, and character-driven story despite rough edges.
If you only want one game, starting with Survivor is possible, but it means entering mid-story. Fallen Order is also a practical way to see whether you enjoy this style of Jedi combat before committing to the longer sequel.
Which Star Wars game is best for families or co-op?
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the most broadly approachable choice for families, film fans, and couch co-op. It covers all nine numbered Star Wars films in a rebuilt game rather than simply remastering older LEGO titles.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — best for the whole film saga
Released on PS4 and PS5 on 5 April 2022, The Skywalker Saga spans 23 planets and more than 300 characters, according to Star Wars News Net. Its PS5 Metascore is 82 (Metacritic, 2026). It works as a playful tour through the films for newcomers as well as longtime fans, and the LEGO format makes it a gentler entry point than the Jedi action games.
The game supports local co-op, but that does not mean every section is equally convenient for two players. Polygon noted that a lead character sometimes handles the more difficult parts, limiting how much the second player can contribute in those moments. Families deciding whether it suits a younger or less experienced player should consider that unevenness along with the game’s generally accessible tone.
Star Wars News Net estimates about 18 hours for the main story and 87 hours for 100% completion. A playthrough of the films is much shorter than clearing the many optional activities and collectibles. Stephen Tailby of Push Square, quoted by Metacritic, praised it as one of the best LEGO games in years and a top Star Wars game.
Is Battlefront 2 still worth playing?
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) is still a strong choice if you want the feeling of fighting a large Star Wars war, especially in modes built around heroes and teams. Be precise about the title: this is the DICE game released in 2017, not Pandemic’s celebrated 2005 Battlefront II, which is a different game and is not the PS4 recommendation here.
The 2017 game is a PS4 release from 17 November 2017 and plays on PS5 through its PS4 version. Its 68 Metascore reflects the launch reception, when loot boxes were a major controversy; according to Star Wars News Net, those loot boxes were later removed and maps and characters were added free. Inverse described the multiplayer shooter’s current state favorably in December 2025. The launch score therefore should not be mistaken for a score of the later, changed game.
There is evidence that players continued to buy it: GSD data reported by Bespin Bulletin and attributed to Plaion CEO Craig McNicol put it first among Star Wars games sold in 14 European markets in 2025, across physical and digital sales. In that same dataset, its sales were up 146% compared with 2024. This is a regional sales ranking, not a measure of current online population or worldwide lifetime sales.
Star Wars News Net estimates six hours for the story and 64 hours for 100% completion. Multiplayer availability and match activity can vary over time, and the cited evidence does not establish a current player count. The PlayStation Store snapshot in late October 2026 listed the PS4 game at $4.99, marked 75% off its $19.99 reference price and “Included”; both the discount and subscription availability are volatile. The same store search marked the 2015 Battlefront unavailable.
Is Star Wars Outlaws a good open-world game?
Star Wars Outlaws is the pick for exploring the galaxy as a scoundrel rather than wielding a lightsaber. Its PS5 Metascore is 75 (Metacritic, 2026), below Survivor and The Skywalker Saga, but it offers a different fantasy: playing Kay Vess between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft, Outlaws released on PS5 on 30 August 2024. It is described as the first major open-world Star Wars game. Kay’s companion Nix is part of the adventure, while stealth is one of its less consistent elements: WatchMojo noted uneven stealth and a rough launch, alongside a more positive reception later. That mix makes it a more defensible recommendation for players drawn to the setting and scoundrel role than for anyone expecting Jedi combat or uniformly polished stealth.
The current-generation release pattern covered by the cited PS5 listings does not include a PS4 version. GSD data reported by Bespin Bulletin says physical copies made up 53% of 2025 PS5 sales for Outlaws, a reminder that discs remained a substantial part of its sales in that dataset. The late-October 2026 store snapshot listed the Gold Edition at $27.49, marked 75% off a $109.99 reference price; that is not a live-price guarantee. The Wild Card DLC was listed at $14.99 in the same snapshot.
What other Star Wars games are worth considering on PS4 or PS5?
Several catalog games are worthwhile if you want a specific older style, but their appeal is narrower than the main recommendations. Some preserve PS1 or PS2-era design, while others provide an alternative genre or an older corner of Star Wars lore.
Star Wars: Squadrons — best for flying a starfighter
Squadrons is a PS4 cockpit combat game from Motive and EA, released on 2 October 2020 and playable on PS5. It focuses on managing power between weapons, shields, and engines during space battles, and its campaign takes place after Return of the Jedi. Star Wars News Net reports a 79 Metascore; Polygon placed it at No. 12 on an all-time Star Wars list. PSVR support was a notable feature, though online activity has fallen, according to Polygon. Inverse reported that it was available through EA Play on PlayStation in December 2025; check membership listings before relying on that access.
Star Wars: Republic Commando — best for a Clone Wars first-person squad
The PS4 port of Republic Commando arrived on 6 April 2021 from Aspyr and is playable on PS5. It is a tactical first-person shooter following Delta Squad during the Clone Wars, rather than the turn-based format of Zero Company. Star Wars News Net reports a 78 Metascore. Its focus on a small clone squad makes it a useful catalog alternative for players who want boots-on-the-ground combat and team orders.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast — best for an older lightsaber adventure
A PS4 version of Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast arrived on 24 September 2019 from Aspyr and can be played on PS5. The game follows Kyle Katarn and is known for its lightsaber stance options. The 89 Metascore often cited for it is for the original PC release, not a PS4 review score, so it should not be compared directly with PS5 scores as if they were measured on the same platform.
Which PS1-era Star Wars games have PS4 or PS5 versions?
Several games from the original PlayStation period have returned as ports or remasters, but nostalgia and review reception are different things. Jedi Power Battles and Dark Forces have modern remasters; Episode I Racer has a PS4 version. Their availability makes them part of a current PlayStation buying guide, not evidence that they are the best games to start with.
- Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Remaster: Aspyr’s PS4 and PS5 version released on 23 January 2025. The original arrived on PlayStation in North America on 4 April 2000 and Europe on 5 May. The PS5 remaster’s Metascore is 55 (Metacritic, 2025), based on 14 critic reviews: two positive, eight mixed, and four negative. It adds canon lightsaber colors and playable characters from the Dreamcast version. Hardcore Gamer called it the most accessible, fair, and fun version of the game in January 2025, but the low score and the original’s rough balancing reputation are useful cautions if you are not buying for nostalgia.
- Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster: Nightdive’s PS4 and PS5 remaster released on 28 February 2024. Its PS5 Metascore is 66 (Metacritic, 2024). It is a way to revisit the older first-person shooter with a modern-console release, not the obvious choice for a player seeking a current-generation action game.
- Star Wars Episode I Racer: Aspyr’s PS4 version released on 23 June 2020. The original racer arrived in 1999 and remains the key point of comparison for Galactic Racer; the newer game is a separate modern racer, not a remaster or direct replacement of the PS1 game.
- Other catalog reissues: PlayStation listings also include Racer Revenge, STAR WARS Demolition, Super Star Wars, Jedi Starfighter, Bounty Hunter, Rebel Assault II, LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, and The Clone Wars. Availability and compatibility can vary by store region and subscription tier.
The PS1 reference point is real: The Phantom Menace released on PS1 in North America on 31 August 1999, and Episode I Racer was another landmark of that period. But if the question is what to play now, the best answer is usually a newer game built for the kind of experience you want, not the oldest familiar title with a modern port.
Is Knights of the Old Republic available on PS5 or PS4?
No: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is not available as a PS4 or PS5 game in the catalog information cited here. Its 94 Metascore on Xbox from 2003 makes it the highest-scoring Star Wars game in Metacritic’s 2026 all-time ranking, but that does not make it a PlayStation recommendation. Star Wars News Net lists its platforms as PC, Xbox with backward compatibility, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. KOTOR II is also not a PS4 or PS5 option in the listed platform set.
That distinction matters because the highest-rated Star Wars games overall are not necessarily playable on the consoles in this guide. Metacritic’s 2026 list also included Dark Forces II at 91, Rogue Leader at 90, and Jedi Outcast at 89. Of those, Jedi Outcast has a PS4 release; the others are not equivalent native PS4/PS5 purchases.
Are Star Wars games on PlayStation Plus or EA Play?
Some Star Wars games have appeared as included PlayStation or EA Play offerings, but subscription libraries change and the available evidence is time-stamped. Before buying a game, search its current PlayStation Store listing and confirm the specific tier and console version required; do not assume that a game previously marked “Included” remains so.
In December 2025, Inverse reported Survivor and Squadrons through EA Play on PlayStation, and Racer Revenge on PlayStation Plus Premium. A PlayStation Store search snapshot from late October 2026 marked Survivor, Squadrons, Battlefront II, and Fallen Order as “Included.” Those snapshots do not establish what is available on the day you read this, or whether access is through the same subscription tier in every region.
Sales also vary. A reported May the 4th 2026 promotion included examples such as Survivor for $20, Outlaws for $24.34, and The Skywalker Saga for $20, each described against a $70 reference price. These were promotional prices in a past sale, not current offers. Check the store listing and compare the exact edition before purchasing, especially if you are choosing between a PS4 version, PS5 version, or cross-gen bundle.
How were these Star Wars games selected?
The shortlist prioritizes games that have a PS4 or PS5 release and offer a distinct reason to play: a Jedi campaign, arcade racing, squad tactics, movie-based co-op, multiplayer battles, open-world exploration, or cockpit flight. Critic scores are included with their platform and date where available, but not used as a single cross-genre ranking. Release availability, later updates, platform differences, and dated sales evidence all matter; none of the recommendations relies on an invented test or benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a PS4 Star Wars disc in a PS5?
The PS4 versions of games such as Battlefront II and Squadrons are playable on PS5, but a PS4 disc requires a PS5 model with a disc drive. A digital PS5 model cannot read a physical PS4 game disc.
Does Galactic Racer continue the story of Episode I Racer?
No direct story continuation is established in the available game descriptions. The connection is mainly that both are Star Wars arcade racers; Galactic Racer has its own protagonist, Shade, and its own underground racing circuit.
Can two people play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga online?
The cited co-op information describes local couch co-op, not online multiplayer. If remote play is essential, confirm current platform features before buying rather than assuming the local co-op mode works over the internet.
Is the Knights of the Old Republic remake playable on PlayStation yet?
The catalog information here does not list a released PS4 or PS5 remake. Do not confuse the announced remake with the separately released original game, which is available on other listed platforms.