Games like Star Wars: Dark Forces on Steam Deck
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Star Wars Republic Commando at € 9,75. One is made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
€ 29,99A Nightdive remaster with updated visuals and controls across modern platforms.
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Selaco Indie
€ 24,99A GZDoom-powered shooter with reactive enemy AI and cinematic firefights.
Selaco is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Selaco runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Star Wars Republic Commando
€ 9,75Squad-based Star Wars shooting with a strong campaign, in the same corridor-and-objective shape.
Star Wars Republic Commando runs on PC, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Star Wars: Dark Forces are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 4 games like Star Wars: Dark Forces