Choose STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition
Choose STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition launched in 2015.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lightspeed
Choose Lightspeed if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lightspeed launched in 2024.
Both STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition and Lightspeed 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™ - 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.