To celebrate the recent May the 4th festivities, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella has released a definitive look at the top 10 best-selling Star Wars games in the US. Spanning nearly three decades of gaming history, this list tracks hardware-shaking titles dating all the way back to 1995.

The data reveals which titles truly captured the galaxy's imagination, focusing on dollar sales and excluding any additional DLC revenue.

The Heavy Hitters: Top Star Wars Games by Sales

Dominating the top of the leaderboard is the 2015 Star Wars: Battlefront reboot, developed by EA and DICE. This massive hit stands as the best-selling Star Wars game of all time in the United States. Not far behind is its successor, the 2017 sequel, which secured the No. 3 spot on the all-time list.

The recent era of single-player adventures also shows incredible market dominance. Respawn Entertainment's Jedi series has become a powerhouse for the franchise:

  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order: Ranked No. 2 all time
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Ranked No. 4 all time

Lego Star Wars and the Battlefront Legacy

While high-octane shooters and cinematic adventures lead the pack, the Lego Star Wars franchise remains a consistent titan of the industry. The Lego series performed exceptionally well, claiming four of the top ten positions on the list, proving that the charm of the brick-built galaxy appeals to a massive demographic.

The success of EA's Star Wars: Battlefront era is particularly noteworthy. As of 2019, the two primary titles in the series had combined to sell over 33 million copies, a figure that has undoubtedly climbed even higher in recent years.

The Mystery of Battlefront III

Despite the massive financial success of these shooters, fans have long questioned why DICE never released a third installment. Reports from 2021 suggested that EA rejected a pitch for Battlefront III due to complex licensing hurdles. Under the current terms of EA's licensing deal with Disney, a potential third entry would have been required to sell 20% more copies than its predecessors just to generate the same level of revenue.