Choose STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D
Choose STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D if you want a Simulation experience. STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D launched in 2016.
STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D vs STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™
STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D and STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016) is 1 year older than STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ (2017). STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (71% 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™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™
Choose STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ launched in 2017.
Both STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D and STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (71% vs 72.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D |  STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (949 reviews) | 72.2% positive (557 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Factor 5, LucasArts | LucasArts |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016) is 1 year older than STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ (2017).
- STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ scores higher on Steam reviews (72.2% positive) than STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (71% positive).
- STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (1.49 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D is Deck Unsupported, STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ is Deck Playable.
STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D vs STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ — FAQ
- Which is better, STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D or STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D sits at 71% positive (949 reviews), STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ at 72.2% (557). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D or STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ first?
- If you want chronology, STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016) came out before STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ (2017). 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™: Rogue Squadron 3D and STAR WARS™ SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE™ similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.