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™: Rogue Squadron 3D
STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ and STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D 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 7 years older than STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016). STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D scores higher on Steam reviews (71% 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™: Rogue Squadron 3D
Choose STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71% positive across 949 reviews.
Both STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ and STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D 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™: Rogue Squadron 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53% positive (362 reviews) | 71% positive (949 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LucasArts | Factor 5, LucasArts |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (2009) is 7 years older than STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016).
- STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (53% positive).
- STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (1.49 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ is Deck Playable, STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D is Deck Unsupported.
STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ vs STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D — FAQ
- Which is better, STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ or STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D?
- On Steam reviews STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D scores higher (71% positive) than STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (53% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D 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™: Rogue Squadron 3D first?
- If you want chronology, STAR WARS™ Starfighter™ (2009) came out before STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016). 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™: Rogue Squadron 3D 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.