PC Gamer reports that Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s single-player campaign uses a roguelike structure, making each racing run depend on both driving skill and vehicle-building choices. This matters because it moves beyond a conventional Star Wars racing game: failure ends a league attempt, while progress, credits and unlocks persist, creating higher stakes and replay value.

Players begin in an underground league using speeder bikes, landspeeders and skim speeders before progressing towards podracing. They choose routes across varied races and track conditions, then customise abilities and parts; for example, shields can prevent crashes while a Ramjet offers sustained speed at greater risk. In an hour-long demo, the writer found the system varied and compelling, though repeated failures could require replaying the same early courses before unlocking new tracks.