Underplayed Gems

STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition (2015)

STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition cover
Developer
Totally Games
Publisher
LucasArts, Lucasfilm, Disney
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
4.1 of 5, 638 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, immersive space combat sim that puts you in the cockpit of an Imperial starfighter, demanding precision and patience as you serve a cause you believe in.

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What players say

Players call this one of the best Star Wars space sims ever made, but it is nearly unplayable on modern hardware without a joystick or controller. Mouse and keyboard support is absent, it crashes randomly on Windows 11 and Linux, and even keybinds can fail to save. Players split on whether it holds up or is too janky to enjoy.

Screenshots

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