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What defines StarLancer:
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The closest matches for StarLancer are Wing Commander: Prophecy, Star Wars: Starfighter and Enter the Matrix. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes StarLancer special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
98 %
Best match
A late-90s space combat game where you play rookie pilot Lance Casey flying linear missions against a mysterious alien threat, told through live-action FMV cutscenes.
97 % 5.89 €
Linear, curated structure
A space combat action game set during the Naboo crisis in the Star Wars universe, where you fly a range of starfighters as one of three pilots through missions in space and planetary atmospheres.
96 %
Strong, story-driven narrative
A third-person action game tied to the Matrix films, where you play Niobe or Ghost in gunfights and kung-fu brawls with bullet-time slow motion. Its highlight is the exclusive live-action footage directed by the Wachowskis, running alongside the events of The Matrix Reloaded.
96 %
Realistic visuals
A classic space combat sim in which you play a wrongly court-martialed pilot fighting the feline Kilrathi to regain your honor. Cinematic storytelling and missions that branch based on your success make it a genre landmark.
95 % 9.75 €
Realistic visuals
You fly as a pilot of the Imperial Navy under Darth Vader, tackling space combat missions with secondary objectives and a connected campaign told from the Empire's side. It is a classic space combat sim with real depth in ship and power management.
95 % 24.50 €
Realistic visuals
A classic space combat sim where you fly in huge battles between Terrans, Vasudans and the overwhelming Shivans. Its cinematic campaign and massive capital ship fights have made it a long-lived favourite.
95 % 9.75 €
Realistic visuals
An on-rails Star Wars shooter with an original story: as Rookie One you fly and fight through arcade-style stages mixed with full-motion video while uncovering a hidden Imperial threat.
95 % −75 %Strong, story-driven narrative
A linear sci-fi third-person action game with a story by Orson Scott Card, mixing gunplay with telekinetic powers and gesture-style aiming. Despite a rough execution, its epic story earned it a cult following.
95 % 9.75 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
An early CD-ROM on-rails shooter that sends you through Star Wars battles as a young Rebel pilot, mixing flying and shooting sections with full-motion video and the original score, culminating in the Death Star assault.
95 % 9.99 €
Strong, story-driven narrative
A third-person shooter set in the Front Mission universe where you pilot huge customizable combat mechs called Wanzers. The campaign follows conspiracy and crumbling alliances, with online multiplayer as well.