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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo 64PC (Microsoft Windows)1996by LucasArts
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35 GitHub stars across ports

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Nintendo 64, 1996) has 1 native port. The most popular is Shadows of the Empire: Recompiled with 35 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Windows.

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As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire on PC, Mac or Linux?
The original release already runs natively on Windows. Nothing covers macOS and Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.
What's the best way to play Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire today?
Shadows of the Empire: Recompiled is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v0.9.5.
Is Shadows of the Empire: Recompiled still being worked on?
It's in active development. The last commit landed in September 2026. The latest release, v0.9.5, came out in October 2026.
Who's behind Shadows of the Empire: Recompiled?
Shadows of the Empire: Recompiled is made by GTRemyLeceau.
Do I need the original game?
Your own copy of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

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