Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is an action platformer game developed by LucasArts Entertainment and Sculptured Software, officially released on June 1, 1993. The game is a sequel to Super Star Wars and was developed to capture the essence of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, incorporating elements from the film while expanding on its narrative and gameplay.

In Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, players control three characters—Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca—each equipped with unique special moves that enhance gameplay. The mechanics focus on platforming, with players navigating through various levels that include vehicle segments utilizing Mode-7 graphics.

The storyline follows the events of the film, featuring iconic locations such as Hoth and Dagobah, while introducing new areas and bosses not present in the movie.

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back stands out with its inclusion of Force powers for Luke, which are acquired through exploration, adding depth to the gameplay and strategy. The game also features a password system for stage completion, enhancing its replayability.