Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic game cover

RPG

Celebrated classic

RPG

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

The legendary Star Wars RPG where your choices shape the fate of the galaxy — and one famous twist.

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About Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) is the 2003 RPG that many fans still call the greatest Star Wars game ever made. Set 4,000 years before the films, it drops you into a galaxy at war between the Republic and the Sith, and you build your character, your party, and your destiny across the story. The game uses a turn-based RPG system under the hood, with dice-based combat that gives it a tabletop feel, and your choices on the light or dark side genuinely shape the story and your character's powers. The story's twist is legendary — widely considered one of the best reveals in gaming — and the party members, from the Wookiee Zaalbar to the assassin HK-47, are unforgettable. It was developed by BioWare at the height of its powers and spawned a sequel plus an online successor. A remake has been announced for modern platforms.

Game details

CTRLControls
Open the official page, wait for the host to load, then follow the controls and prompts shown inside the game.
DEVSupported devices
Desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers where the destination page supports play.
CATCategory
RPG
SRCSource
Wikipedia.
LINKAccess
Playable browser link.
UPDUpdated
Link verified in 2026.

How to play

Click Open Official Site, let the external game host load in a new tab, then follow the controls shown there. If the host is slow, return to ShouyouRadar and try another game from the same category.

Star Wars KOTOR FAQ

Is KOTOR free?

No — it is a paid classic, available on Steam, GOG, and mobile devices, frequently discounted.

Do I need to know Star Wars lore?

No — the game is set long before the films and stands alone, though Star Wars fans will love the universe.

Is the combat turn-based?

It uses a real-time-with-pause system based on dice rolls — attacks auto-play with pause options to issue orders.

Which side should I choose, light or dark?

Both are fully supported with unique dialogue, powers, and endings — most players replay both.

Is there a sequel?

Yes — KOTOR II continues the story, and an online game (SWTOR) is set in the same era.