Knights of the Old Republic
The RPG that rewired what Star Wars stories could do. Twenty years on, the twist still hits and the writing still holds up.
- Released
- 2003
- Developer
- BioWare
- Genre
- RPG
- Era
- Old Republic
- Platforms
- PCSwitchMobileOriginal Xbox
Coverage (7)
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Every Star Wars game placed on the in-universe timeline from KOTOR to Galaxy's Edge, the same games in release order from 1993 to this October, canon and Legends marked on each, and three play orders that actually work.
The best KOTOR build: start as a Soldier, become a Jedi Guardian, and put the rest into Strength
The one Knights of the Old Republic build that works for almost everyone, with the attribute spread, feats, skills and Force powers to take, plus what to play instead if you want a Force caster, a stealth character or a dark side run.
The best Star Wars RPGs, ranked: the top three cost under $20 together
Seven Star Wars RPGs ranked on review scores, Steam player reviews and who is still playing. KOTOR still wins, the next two cost $9.99 and nothing, and here is which one to play first.
The best Star Wars games on Steam right now, and the ones on sale this week
Ten Star Wars games worth buying on Steam in September 2026, ranked on player reviews and who is still playing, with today's prices. Plus this week's EA sale: Jedi: Survivor for $10.49, Squadrons for $3.99.
Is KOTOR worth playing in 2026? Yes, and here is the version to buy and the two mods to install first
Knights of the Old Republic is 23 years old, ten dollars, and still the best-reviewed Star Wars game ever made. The remake is not coming before 2028 by Saber's own hint. Which version to buy, the two mods that fix it, and who should skip it.
The best Star Wars games ever made, ranked by the numbers
Forty years and 149 games, ranked on review scores, sales, and who is still playing them in 2026. Not a nostalgia list, and the numbers disagree with one.
KOTOR walkthrough: planet order and what not to miss
A spoiler-free route through Knights of the Old Republic: which planet order to take, what is missable, and the one rule every guide agrees on.