Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Star Wars Episode I: Racer (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Star Wars Episode I: Racer on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Quake, which both science fiction.
- Star Wars Episode I: Racer is tagged Racing, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, First-Person, Arcade by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Quake
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, First-Person and Retro; released around the same time (1996).
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
Quake at a glance Released 1996 Studio Nightdive Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,302 Price $9.99 ClassicFirst-PersonRetroGreat SoundtrackSci-fi
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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Sci-fi, Classic and First-Person; published by the same company; released around the same time (2003).
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy at a glance Released 2003 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,820 Price $9.99 Sci-fiClassicFirst-PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Half-Life: Opposing Force
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and First-Person; released around the same time (1999).
Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Half-Life: Opposing Force at a glance Released 1999 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,900 Price $4.99 ClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackRetro
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Quake II
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (1997).
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
Quake II at a glance Released 1997 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 10,370 Price $9.99 ClassicSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonRetro
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Ikaruga
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2001).
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Ikaruga at a glance Released 2001 Studio Treasure Player sentiment 95% positive of 2,364 Price $9.99 ArcadeClassicGreat SoundtrackSci-fiRetro
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Half-Life: Blue Shift
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Sci-fi, Classic and First-Person; released around the same time (2001).
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
Half-Life: Blue Shift at a glance Released 2001 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 93% positive of 21,191 Price $4.99 Sci-fiClassicFirst-PersonRetroGreat Soundtrack
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Doom 64
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Retro and First-Person; released around the same time (1997).
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.
Doom 64 at a glance Released 1997 Studio Midway Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,793 Price $4.99 ClassicRetroFirst-PersonSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and First-Person; published by the same company; released around the same time (2002).
The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast at a glance Released 2002 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 91% positive of 4,951 Price $9.99 ClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (1998).
Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil at a glance Released 1998 Studio Acclaim Studios Austin Player sentiment 90% positive of 2,835 Price $19.99 ClassicSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonRetro
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Sonic Adventure 2
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Classic and Retro; released around the same time (2001).
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Sonic Adventure 2 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 28,482 Price $9.99 Great SoundtrackClassicRetroRacingSci-fi
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Lucasfilm Games; both science fiction; shares 3 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (1996).
As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire at a glance Released 1996 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 74% positive of 871 Price $5.99 ClassicSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Daikatana
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Classic and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2000).
In 2455 AD, Kage Mishima used the magical powers of Daikatana, the most powerful sword ever forged, to alter time and establish himself as supreme dictator. You are Hiro Miyamoto, one of the few people on earth who knows what happened.
Daikatana at a glance Released 2000 Studio Kemco Player sentiment 53% positive of 1,168 Price $6.99 First-PersonClassicSci-fiRetroGreat Soundtrack
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DOOM + DOOM II
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Great Soundtrack and Retro.
Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.
DOOM + DOOM II at a glance Released 2007 Studio id Software Player sentiment 97% positive of 28,979 Price $9.99 ClassicGreat SoundtrackRetroFirst-PersonSci-fi
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DOOM II
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Retro and First-Person.
Hell has invaded Earth, and to save it, you must battle mightier demons with even more powerful weapons. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) introduced players to the brutal Super Shotgun, the infamous Icon of Sin boss, and more intense FPS action.
DOOM II at a glance Released 2007 Studio id Software Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,057 Price Not listed ClassicRetroFirst-PersonSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, First-Person and Sci-fi.
World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein at a glance Released 2007 Studio Gray Matter Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,299 Price $4.99 ClassicFirst-PersonSci-fiRetroGreat Soundtrack
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Unreal Gold
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and Great Soundtrack.
Your prison ship has crash-landed on the fastest, sleekest, most dangerous 3D world ever created. Look around, crystal clear water shimmers, shadows dance and shift, alien architecture fades into the horizon.
Unreal Gold at a glance Released 2008 Studio Epic Games, Inc. Player sentiment 89% positive of 2,569 Price Not listed ClassicSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonRetro
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STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and First-Person.
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.
STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,267 Price $5.99 ClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackRetro
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Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Sci-fi, First-Person and Classic.
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source at a glance Released 2006 Studio Valve Player sentiment 76% positive of 5,582 Price $9.99 Sci-fiFirst-PersonClassicRetroGreat Soundtrack
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Half-Life
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and First-Person; released around the same time (1998).
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life at a glance Released 1998 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 96% positive of 163,786 Price $9.99 ClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonRetro
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2000).
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 ClassicSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFirst-Person
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 3 player tags including Sci-fi, Classic and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company; released around the same time (2003).
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,918 Price $9.99 Sci-fiClassicGreat Soundtrack
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Final Fantasy VIII
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Great Soundtrack and Sci-fi; released around the same time (1999).
It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
Final Fantasy VIII at a glance Released 1999 Studio Square Player sentiment 88% positive of 9,497 Price $11.99 ClassicGreat SoundtrackSci-fiRetro
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Chrono Trigger
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Great Soundtrack and Retro; released around the same time (1995).
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Chrono Trigger at a glance Released 1995 Studio Square Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,489 Price $14.99 ClassicGreat SoundtrackRetroSci-fi
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Deathmatch Classic
Why it matched: both science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Classic, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2001).
Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.
Deathmatch Classic at a glance Released 2001 Studio Valve Player sentiment 83% positive of 3,320 Price $4.99 ClassicFirst-PersonSci-fiRetro
Common questions
What game is most like Star Wars Episode I: Racer?
Quake, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Star Wars Episode I: Racer" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Star Wars Episode I: Racer. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Star Wars Episode I: Racer do?
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is also from Lucasfilm Games, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.