“10 Star Wars Games That Totally Won at Lightsabre Combat”2025

The core of Star Wars is lightsabre combat. The excitement of wielding a lightsabre has been portrayed in many video games over the years regardless of whether you’re a Jedi Sith or simply enjoy epic battles. From the early days of gaming to the latest titles here are 10 Star Wars games that have truly nailed lightsaber combat.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

Jedi: Fallen Order’s sequel raises the bar for lightsabre combat. The game which takes inspiration from Sekiro places a strong emphasis on parrying and fluid combat mechanics. Players can choreograph their own duels with a variety of stances such as a double-bladed sabre and a blaster-wielding stance. The battle captures the spirit of a Jedi’s skill and feels dynamic and cinematic.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)

Players first encountered Cal Kestis a young Jedi Padawan in this action-adventure game. With an emphasis on timing and accuracy lightsabre combat is fluid and rewarding. The game provides a thorough Star Wars experience by combining combat puzzle-solving and exploration.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008)

Players use devastating Force powers and lightsabre combos while assuming the role of Starkiller Darth Vader’s covert apprentice. Players can destroy enemies with strong Force attacks and pull Star Destroyers out of the sky in this action-packed game. ​

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)

This game introduced players to Kyle Katarn’s journey and is considered a classic in the Star Wars gaming universe. With its combination of melee and Force powers the game’s lightsabre combat was groundbreaking for its time. The inclusion of multiplayer modes allowed fans to duel each other across the galaxy. ​

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (2003)

Jedi Academy improved on its predecessor by giving players the option to personalise their lightsabres and select between single dual or double-bladed models. Players engaged in fierce Force battles and sabre duels in the game’s multiplayer modes which were its high point.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels (2008)

This game which debuted on the Wii made the animated series come to life. Using motion controls players could fight one on one providing a realistic lightsabre experience. Characters with distinct fighting styles such as Count Dooku and Anakin Skywalker were included in the game.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (2010)

With improved graphics and combat mechanics this game the sequel to the original carries on Starkiller’s story. While the story was shorter the lightsaber combat was refined offering players a more polished experience.​

Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)

Battlefront II was mostly a shooter but it also let players take control of well-known Jedi and Sith figures. Fans had the opportunity to participate in extensive battles with heroes who wielded lightsabres despite the game’s simplified lightsabre combat.​

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords (2004)

Players can wield a lightsabre in this immersive story-driven role-playing game that explores the depths of the Star Wars universe. Even though there wasn’t as much action in the combat as in other games the lightsabre fights had significance because of the game’s depth and plot.​

Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995)

Dark Forces introduced players to Kyle Katarn’s journey before lightsabres became a staple of Star Wars games. The addition of the lightsabre in later stages gave the gameplay a distinctive twist even though the game was primarily a first-person shooter.

Honorable Mentions

• Despite being constrained by the technology of the day Star Wars: Jedi Arena (1983) was one of the first video game attempts at lightsabre combat. ​
• In Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) players could engage in epic battles with heroes brandishing lightsabres in a massive multiplayer environment.​
• The 2005 film Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: The lightsabre duels in this movie-based game closely mirrored the choreography in the film.

Each of these titles has helped lightsabre combat in video games develop providing players with a range of experiences from gripping action to intricate storylines. These books offer a thorough examination of the craft of lightsabre combat regardless of your level of experience.

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