Choose STAR WARS™ Starfighter™
Choose STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ launched in 2009.
STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ vs STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition
STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ and STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition both land in Action, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Simulation on Steam. STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (2009) is 6 years older than STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015). STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (53% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition
Choose STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.9% positive across 282 reviews.
Both STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ and STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition sit in Action and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ |  STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53% positive (362 reviews) | 75.9% positive (282 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LucasArts | Lucasfim |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (2009) is 6 years older than STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015).
- STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (53% positive).
- STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (1.49 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ vs STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ or STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition?
- On Steam reviews STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition scores higher (75.9% positive) than STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (53% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ or STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition first?
- If you want chronology, STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (2009) came out before STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ and STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.