Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II 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 games like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition, which both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult.
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is tagged Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi, Adventure, Controller, Story Rich 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 free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
The five things Steam players tag Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Action
- Singleplayer
- Hack and Slash
- Third Person
- Sci-fi
| Reception | on Steam (63% of 7,997) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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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STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2009).
A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.
STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 76% positive of 12,235 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (76% of 12,235)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 5 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Hack and SlashThird PersonSci-fiStory RichControllerGreat SoundtrackSpaceRPG
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Sci-fi.
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 175,096)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Third PersonStory RichSci-fiSpaceRPGFantasyHack and Slash
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Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Fantasy; released around the same time (2009).
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Final Fantasy XIII at a glance Released 2009 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 75% positive of 19,914 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (75% of 19,914)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $15.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyStory RichSci-fiThird PersonDifficult
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).
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 2009 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,917 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,917)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGSci-fiStory RichThird PersonSpaceFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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ELEX
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Fantasy.
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
ELEX at a glance Released 2017 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 74% positive of 19,605 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (74% of 19,605)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Singleplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGSci-fiFantasyThird PersonStory RichDifficult
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at a glance Released 2023 Studio Respawn Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 85,859 Price $69.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (71% of 85,859)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $69.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Third PersonSci-fiStory RichSpaceRPGGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Hack and Slash.
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 20,181)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 5 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Singleplayer, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGThird PersonHack and SlashFantasyStory RichSci-fi
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Controller.
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance Released 2020 Studio CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,245 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,245)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Anime, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGStory RichControllerGreat SoundtrackFantasyThird PersonDifficult
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,918)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGSci-fiStory RichThird PersonSpaceFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance Released 2016 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 88% positive of 49,002 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 49,002)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGFantasyThird PersonGreat SoundtrackStory RichDifficultHack and Slash
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Dark Souls
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Difficult and Fantasy; released around the same time (2011).
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Dark Souls at a glance Released 2011 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 92% positive of 154,662 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 154,662)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 2 of 5 — Action, Third Person
Why players like it: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG, Difficult, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGDifficultFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory RichThird Person
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Risen
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Risen at a glance Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,815 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,815)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGFantasyThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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Black Myth: Wukong
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy.
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Black Myth: Wukong at a glance Released 2024 Studio Game Science Player sentiment 96% positive of 1,209,348 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 1,209,348)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person
Why players like it: Mythology, Action RPG, Action, Souls-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGStory RichFantasyHack and SlashDifficultThird Person
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LIZARDS MUST DIE
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Difficult.
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Smola Game Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 26,441 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 26,441)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 5 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Historical, Souls-like, Spectacle fighter, Hack and Slash, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $3.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Hack and SlashThird PersonDifficultFantasyRPGSci-fi
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Difficult, Third Person and Story Rich.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at a glance Released 2019 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 95% positive of 354,843 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 354,843)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:DifficultThird PersonStory RichHack and SlashRPGGreat Soundtrack
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2006).
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey at a glance Released 2006 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 84% positive of 1,235 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (84% of 1,235)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Adventure, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Fantasy, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Story RichFantasySci-fiThird PersonRPGGreat Soundtrack
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Styx: Master of Shadows
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Styx: Master of Shadows at a glance Released 2014 Studio Cyanide Studio Player sentiment 83% positive of 11,709 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 11,709)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Story RichThird PersonFantasyRPGDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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Furi
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, Difficult and Third Person.
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Furi at a glance Released 2016 Studio The Game Bakers Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,026 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,026)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 5 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Bullet Hell, Hack and Slash, Difficult, Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Hack and SlashDifficultThird PersonSci-fiControllerStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Darksiders III
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Hack and Slash, RPG and Third Person.
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Darksiders III at a glance Released 2018 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 17,431 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 17,431)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Action, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Hack and SlashRPGThird PersonStory RichFantasyDifficult
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Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Third Person.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance Released 2020 Studio SOFTSTAR Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,575 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (63% of 9,575)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Martial Arts, Historical, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGStory RichThird PersonHack and SlashFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2011).
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
Star Wars: The Old Republic at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 90% positive of 75,206 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 75,206)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Third Person, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGStory RichSci-fiSpaceThird PersonGreat SoundtrackController
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Difficult, Third Person and Story Rich.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition at a glance Released 2019 Studio FromSoftware, Inc. Player sentiment 95% positive of 354,898 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 354,898)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Third Person
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:DifficultThird PersonStory RichHack and SlashRPGGreat Soundtrack
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Gothic 1
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Gothic 1 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,311 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 18,311)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Classic, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:RPGFantasyThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Difficult and Hack and Slash.
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on: 4 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Hack and Slash, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II:Great SoundtrackDifficultHack and SlashRPGFantasySci-fi
Common questions
What game is most like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II?
STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult. 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: The Force Unleashed II" 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: The Force Unleashed II. 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.
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.