SimulationFit check
Is STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Star Wars fans who want mission-based starfighter combat
- Players who prefer structured campaigns over open-ended space play
- Action players interested in switching between three distinct starfighters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a large open-world space simulation rather than a campaign of defined missions
- Players looking for extensive vehicle or character variety beyond three starfighters and three pilots
Our take on STAR WARS™ Starfighter™
The focused mission structure gives the game a clear campaign shape, but limits the breadth available in a larger space sandbox. Its three-craft roster also narrows the range of flying styles compared with games built around extensive vehicle collections.
What is STAR WARS™ Starfighter™?
Pilot three starfighters in a mission-based action game set across Star Wars locations.
The campaign follows Naboo pilot Rhys Dallows, mercenary Vana Sage, and alien pirate Nym as they join forces against an assault on Naboo. Missions include space combat, attack runs, escort operations, and other objectives. Players can fly the Naboo starfighter, Guardian Mantis, and Havoc, each presented as a distinct craft. Environments range from Naboo’s open plains to outer space and the corridors of a Droid Control Ship. The campaign contains more than 14 missions focused on defending the planet.
How STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ plays
- 01Three Playable Starfighters
- The aircraft roster includes the Naboo starfighter, Guardian Mantis, and Havoc.
- 02Mixed Mission Types
- Objectives cover dogfights, attack runs, escort duties, and other operations.
- 03Varied Star Wars Settings
- Locations span Naboo landscapes, deep space, and the inside of a Droid Control Ship.
- 04Three Pilot Story
- Rhys Dallows, Vana Sage, and Nym form the campaign’s central alliance.
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STAR WARS™ Starfighter™: platforms & release
Is STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ worth it?
It is worth it if: star Wars fans who want mission-based starfighter combat. Skip it if: players seeking a large open-world space simulation rather than a campaign of defined missions.
Where can I download STAR WARS™ Starfighter™?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens STAR WARS™ Starfighter™'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ on?
Windows only.
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