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The Star Wars: Jedi Knight video games follow the adventures of Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial officer turned Rebel mercenary. In honor of the Dark Side, here is every Star Wars game where you can truly play as an evil character. Games like the recent Battlefront 2 do not count, since the campaign's protagonist quickly turns to the side of the rebellion, showing them as a misguided hero rather than a villain, and the multiplayer is just pretend battles with players hopping sides at will, so no true villainy is had. It's been a long time since players had the chance to genuinely wreak havoc as a Star Wars villain. Related: Jedi: Fallen Order - How The Empire Destroyed Zeffo, Explained

Whether it's gunning down Jawas, decapitating Wookiees, or blowing up X-Wings, some of the finest action games of the past few decades allowed gamers to embrace their dark side.

But, on a couple of occasions, Star Wars video games have given players the opportunity to unleash their inner id as Star Wars' most notorious and beloved villains. Most Star Wars video games have relegated gamers to the side of the light, forcing them to fight alongside the noble Jedi or plucky rebellion. Sinister but cool characters such as Darth Vader and Boba Fett transcend moral judgment, earning esteem within pop-culture despite their actions. With imaginative weaponry and destructive power, they have captivated the zeitgeist for over 40 years. The villains of the Star Wars series are iconic.