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Star Wars: The Old Republic review
Broadsword's free-to-play Star Wars MMORPG with eight class stories set thousands of years before the films.
By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Capabilities (40%)
- 8.6
- Ease of setup (30%)
- 8.2
- Value (30%)
- 8.0
Star Wars: The Old Republic is the free RPG for players who want story first. Its Steam page lists 8 class storylines and 16 combat styles, cinematic dialogue with full voiceover for every character, and Light or Dark side choices across 6 narrative expansions. You can play a Jedi, a Sith, a Bounty Hunter or other roles across more than 20 planets, then group up for Flashpoints and Operations, PvP Warzones and Arenas, space combat in Galactic Starfighter, or decorate a Galactic Stronghold. Of 53,376 Steam reviews, 90% are positive, second only to Warframe here. The free option is real but trimmed: the store pushes a subscription starting at $14.99 per 30 days, and Cartel Coins start at $4.99 for 450. The game is Windows only on Steam and needs 75 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. For Star Wars fans it is the deepest free option available.
Who it is for
Star Wars fans who want a fully voiced story RPG
Price
Free to play; Cartel Coins from $4.99 and subscription from $14.99 per 30 days in the US Steam store.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ - 450 Cartel Coins - $4.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- 8 class storylines and 16 combat styles
- Cinematic dialogue with full voiceover for all in-game characters
- Light or Dark side choices across 6 narrative expansions
- Over 20 planets, including Hoth, Tatooine and Alderaan
- Flashpoints, Operations, PvP Warzones, Arenas, Galactic Starfighter and player housing
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: 90% of 53,376 Steam reviews are positive
- Strength: Every character is voiced
- Strength: Cartel Coins start at $4.99
- Weakness: The full experience is sold as a subscription from $14.99 per 30 days
- Weakness: Windows only on Steam
- Weakness: 75 GB of storage required
Key facts
- Developer: Broadsword
- Price: Free, Cartel Coins from $4.99
- Class stories: 8
- Steam reviews: 90% of 53,376 positive
- PC storage: 75 GB
Where it ranks
Star Wars: The Old Republic is No. 7 in our Best Free RPGs verdict.
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