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If STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy left you wanting more, this list of 47 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — adventure storytelling, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 15 attributes. Zeno Clash 2 comes closest (82/100).

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
Tags
SoloMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media

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The closest game to STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy is Zeno Clash 2 — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Ninjin: Clash of Carrots and Evil West follow close behind.

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Top games similar to STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Zeno Clash 2

82
NGL65
Zeno Clash 2
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2013Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy it shares melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on progression: this one brings exploration and discovery.

Released 10 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat100Visuals71Game mode70Progression0
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

74
NGL83
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
Closest on progression
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedSkill Tree
Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy for good reason: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and co-op play.

Released 15 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode44Setting0Visuals0
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Evil West

76
NGL73
Evil West
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonCo-op
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy is — melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings historical setting and co-op play.

Released 19 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat72Visuals62Game mode53Setting0
4

Furi

71
NGL84
Furi
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonHardcore
Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

The genre is the same as STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and a top-down view.

Released 13 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat72Game mode54Setting49Visuals32
5

Zeno Clash

72
NGL78
Zeno Clash
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy’s, and with it melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 6 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat100Visuals71Game mode54Setting0
6

Shank 2

71
NGL80
Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeCo-opOffline
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

The genre is the same as STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy’s, and with it melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and 2D presentation.

Released 9 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat72Game mode59Visuals0
8

Ape Out

67
NGL89
Ape Out
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative
Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

Same family as STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy: melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings a top-down view.

Released 16 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat71Game mode54Visuals0
9

BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

72
NGL67
BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedThird PersonDark
Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, and so does melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: horror setting.

Released 17 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Combat100Visuals62Game mode54Setting0
10

Alien Shooter

66
NGL91
Alien Shooter
ActionHack and Slash
SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiDark
Year 2003Dev 8Floor · Sigma TeamPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Android

Genre puts it alongside STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, and so does ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings loot and gear systems, and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode54Setting50Progression0Visuals0
11

Enter the Matrix

69
NGL56
Enter the Matrix
ActionHack and Slash
SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2003Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari EuropeOn PC

Genre puts it alongside STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, and so does a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Visuals61Game mode53Setting51
12

DeathSpank

64
NGL75
DeathSpank
Closest on game mode
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonMagic
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy and shares melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings magic-based combat.

Released 7 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61Combat48
13

Dissidia Final Fantasy

60
NGL86
Dissidia Final Fantasy
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonMagic
Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

Genre puts it alongside STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, and so does melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Released 5 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61Combat48Setting0
14

Tekken 5

58
NGL90
Tekken 5
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person2D
Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment

The genre is the same as STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy’s, and with it melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Combat64Visuals46
15

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

60
NGL81
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy for good reason: melee combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: an anime aesthetic and co-op play.

Released 12 years after STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy.

Genre100Progression91Combat70Game mode61Visuals39Setting0

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