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Games like STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer

If STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer is your kind of game, the closest matches are DYSTORIA, Xenon Racer and STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its fast paced arcade racing, nostalgic star wars atmosphere and epic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Originally released by LucasArts, STAR WARS Episode I Racer brings arcade-style pod racing to PC. Set in the Star Wars universe, the game features tournament progression where players unlock new racers and tracks, alongside a freeplay mode for casual racing. Multiplayer racing and local co-op are available, and the game runs at normal difficulty with a medium-length campaign. Reviewers highlight how it captures the raw speed of pod racing and delivers fast-paced arcade racing, while players describe the experience as epic, intense, and nostalgic. The game carries an 85% positive rating from 1,395 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck. It is currently priced at $2.49.

About STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer: Two Engines. One Champion. No Limits.

2018ActionRacing2.49 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby LucasArts
STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer — Steam game cover
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Captures the raw speed of pod racingFast paced arcade racingNostalgic star wars atmosphereEpicIntenseNostalgic

Players who liked STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer also play

Steam players who put hours into STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. DYSTORIA

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Top pick for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Taking to the stars in this six-axis arcade shooter, your ship flips at every angle, tackling enemies and mazes in a race to be the best that humanity has to offer. Collect the orbs and blast your way through 360° of pure synthwave action. Upgrade your craft and make your mark as the top starfighter of all time.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Xenon Racer

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    It’s the year 2030, the era of flying vehicles. A one-off championship for wheel based vehicles has been organised, with cutting-edge electric cars boosted by Xenon gas. Drift through cities like Tokyo and Dubai as fast as you can and claim eternal glory!

    2019ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Third-strongest match for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

    2009Action1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. GRIP: Combat Racing

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Ranked #4 for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Harness gravity-defying speed in classic combat racing taken to the EXTREME. Master wall-riding, ceiling-surfing tracks, and unleash devastating weapons across 29 blistering circuits. Race solo, split-screen, or online with up to 10 players. GRIP delivers white-knuckle racing like nothing else.

    2018ActionIndieRacing29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Crazy Taxi

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Ranked #5 for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Hey hey, come on over and have some fun with Crrrrrazy Taxi! Barrel through traffic packed streets, hurdle off parking garages, and Crazy Combo your way to Crazy Money in a wild frantic race to scare up the most fares. In Crazy Taxi, time is money, and only the Craziest Cabbies come out victorious.

    2011ActionRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Hotshot Racing

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

    2020ActionIndieRacing3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Distance

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Ranked #7 for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

    2018ActionIndieRacing24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Horizon Chase Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Ranked #8 for STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Orbt XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Toree 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

    2021ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UBERMOSH Vol.5

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer on Steam right now. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Peggle Extreme

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Peggle Extreme delivers fast-paced puzzle action that combines elements of pinball and pachinko to create a truly unique game experience. Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun, now exclusively themed with art and sounds from Half-Life: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.

    2007Free To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from LucasArts

Other recommendable Steam games by LucasArts, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

    2009Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

    2009Adventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Curse of Monkey Island

    WHY THIS

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

    2018Adventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

    WHY THIS

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

    2010Adventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

    WHY THIS

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

    2009ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

    2009Action1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Another title from LucasArts, the studio behind STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

    2009Adventure5.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Xenon Racer

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    It’s the year 2030, the era of flying vehicles. A one-off championship for wheel based vehicles has been organised, with cutting-edge electric cars boosted by Xenon gas. Drift through cities like Tokyo and Dubai as fast as you can and claim eternal glory!

    2019ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Crazy Taxi

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Hey hey, come on over and have some fun with Crrrrrazy Taxi! Barrel through traffic packed streets, hurdle off parking garages, and Crazy Combo your way to Crazy Money in a wild frantic race to scare up the most fares. In Crazy Taxi, time is money, and only the Craziest Cabbies come out victorious.

    2011ActionRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Hotshot Racing

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

    2020ActionIndieRacing3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Distance

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Racing with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

    2018ActionIndieRacing24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Horizon Chase Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer

Does STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer run on Steam Deck?
STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer cost?
STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer are DYSTORIA, Xenon Racer, STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.
Who developed STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer?
STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer was developed by LucasArts and published by Lucasfilm, Disney.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer.

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