STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition vs Lightspeed
STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition and Lightspeed 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™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015) is 9 years older than Lightspeed (2024). STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Lightspeed (2.49 USD vs. 5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition |  Lightspeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (282 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lucasfim | MPS Labs, Big Boat Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015) is 9 years older than Lightspeed (2024).
- STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Lightspeed (2.49 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Lightspeed has no Deck rating yet.
STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition vs Lightspeed — FAQ
- Should I play STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition or Lightspeed first?
- If you want chronology, STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition (2015) came out before Lightspeed (2024). 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™ - X-Wing Special Edition and Lightspeed 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.
- Does STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Lightspeed doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.