Master of Orion

Master of Orion

NGD Studios · August 25, 2016 · Strategy, 4X, Space, Turn-Based, Sci-fi

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Mostly Positive77% · 8,19874Metacritic201playing now
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$21.53-14%
lowest tracked $3.74
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Where to buy Master of Orion — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$24.99
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MacGameStore
MacGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Gamesload
Gamesload
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
$29.99
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WinGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Master of Orion price by region

Master of Orion costs $5.99 in Georgia (USD), €18.89 in Europe (EUR), £19.49 in the United Kingdom, $21.53 in the United States, CA$28.99 in Canada, NZ$30.99 in New Zealand, A$33.99 in Australia, R$47.49 in Brazil and zł89.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Master of Orion offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $5.99 $5.99 $19.09 7
Europe (EUR) €18.89 −15% €20.99 €18.89 9
United Kingdom £19.49 −5% £19.49 £20.73 8
United Statesyour region $21.53 −14% $24.99 $21.53 9
Canada CA$28.99 −5% CA$28.99 — 6
New Zealand NZ$30.99 −5% NZ$30.99 — 5
Australia A$33.99 −5% A$33.99 — 6
Brazil R$47.49 −15% R$47.49 — 6
Poland zł89.99 −5% zł89.99 zł139.27 6

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Master of Orion

✦ AI summary

Lead one of ten iconic alien civilizations to galactic dominance through exploration, diplomacy, and conquest in this beloved 4X strategy revival. With over 75 tech advancements, fully customizable ships, and multiple victory paths across vast procedurally-varied galaxies, Master of Orion delivers the deep, addictive "one more turn" gameplay that defined the original series.

Master Of Orion – Conquer the Stars 



The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers. 

Diehard fans of the first games will be ecstatic to know that this revival is being built under the watchful eyes of members from the original development team, in conjunction with NGD Studios in Buenos Aires! 

Discover Master of Orion as it was always meant to be: A fully orchestrated score, interstellar warfare and exploration against the backdrop of beautifully animated far flung galaxies. Confront hostile civilizations, negotiate with mysterious aliens, share knowledge with allies and uncover this newly imagined universe. 

Just a sampling of the features you will find: 
  • All 10 original Master of Orion races, brought to life through compelling AI and award-winning voice acting talent 
  • Over 75 researchable technological advancements 
  • Vast galaxies featuring up to a 100 different solar systems, each composed of myriad planets and stars 
  • Customizable ships with diverse styles for each race 
  • Multiple ways to win – including conquest, technological, diplomatic, and more 
  • Enthralling gameplay that will have you saying “just one more turn” again and again

And in the Collector’s Edition:

  • The exclusive Terran race of militant humans to play in the game
  • Special pixelated ship models available in the game for a more retro feel
  • All three legendary original games – Master of Orion 1, 2, and 3
  • A nearly 300-page Art Book (in digital format) showing the progress of the game’s art along with the original concept art and line drawings
  • Music files from the game and printable music scores

Master of Orion — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Multiplayer
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Master of Orion is a solid entry point into the space 4X genre that appeals most to Civilization fans, offering accessible gameplay with good visual quality and diverse factions and play options. However, some players view it primarily as a sci-fi reskin of Civilization and find it underwhelming compared to the nostalgia of the original Master of Orion, while others appreciate it as a worthwhile next step in the series. Players looking for a relatively approachable 4X experience before moving to more complex titles like Endless Space or Galactic Civilizations generally find it worthwhile.

Recommended Sep 30, 2026
It's a nice game to play
Recommended Sep 29, 2026
I don't think we will ever be able to reclaim the nostalgia of the first, but this remake isn't that bad. I guess it is kind of time to move on from the dated original and get used to the next gen.
Not recommended Sep 26, 2026
This is just a Civilisation clone with a sci-fi theme. If that's what's you're looking for, then sure you might like it. For me though, as I tend to find Civilisation games boring, it's a miss.
Recommended Sep 23, 2026
Many different levels and options for play
Recommended Sep 14, 2026
I’m really new to the space 4x genre and this game is a fantastic entry point to start learning before going to more complex ones like endless space and galactic civ. I’m enjoying the factions and for an older game it looks good I think. I recommend it if you wanna get into the genre but not be overwhelmed at first
Recommended Sep 13, 2026
amazing space game for a civ fan

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