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STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)VSSTAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$5.99
Buy
VS
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Quality
85Popularity
25Value
59
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−89% $3.35
Buy

Winner

STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
3
STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)
3 of 14 metrics
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$3.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$3.35 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
12 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.3% positive -
90.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
257 -
115 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages
5 languages
Release Date
Sep 2009 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleSTAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeSTAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.35Buy
Steam
Steam$29.99View

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

89% positive (2,406 reviews): very positive reception
2,406 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$5.99: very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 400% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience

STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

91% positive (1,240 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
1,240 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$3.35: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 40% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsSTAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
Release date
September 16, 2009
February 28, 2024
Developers
LucasArts
Nightdive Studios, LucasArts
Publishers
Disney, Lucasfilm, LucasArts
Nightdive Studios, Atari
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
—
29

STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

No PC requirements data available

STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU with DirectX 11 or Vulkan 1.1 support
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound
Which is better: STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) or STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster?

STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster won the comparison against STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) worth buying over STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster?

Based on the metrics, STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC

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