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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

A Shooter game by LucasArts, released in 1996

65/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldNintendo 64PC (Microsoft Windows)

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!

Single player

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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Download Size

The official download size for Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is 1 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.06 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

1GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.06USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1 mins

Is Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
4Players Online

There are currently 4 people playing Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 4.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\StarWarsShadowsoftheEmpire\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/StarWarsShadowsoftheEmpire/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/StarWarsShadowsoftheEmpire/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 15 user configs ↗

Can I Run Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire smoothly, your PC needs at least 1 GB RAM RAM and a DirectX 9.0c Compatible Video Card w/ 256 MB RAM or equivalent GPU. Plan for 1 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7 / 8 / 10
  • ⚡
    CPU1.8 GHz Processor
  • 🧠
    RAM1 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUDirectX 9.0c Compatible Video Card w/ 256 MB RAM
  • 💾
    Storage329 MB available space
Download Size
1 GBSmall

Is Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

65
Rated 65 out of 100
Mixed Reviews1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, opinion on Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is divided. While it offers some unique shooter mechanics, the score of 65 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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