Choose Space Empires V
Choose Space Empires V if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Empires V launched in 2006.
Space Empires V vs Master of Orion
Space Empires V and Master of Orion both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. Space Empires V (2006) is 10 years older than Master of Orion (2016). Master of Orion scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Space Empires V (71.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Master of Orion
Choose Master of Orion if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.1% positive across 4,703 reviews.
Both Space Empires V and Master of Orion sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Space Empires V |  Master of Orion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (317 reviews) | 76.1% positive (4,703 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Malfador Machinations | NGD Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Space Empires V (2006) is 10 years older than Master of Orion (2016).
- Master of Orion scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Space Empires V (71.6% positive).
- Space Empires V is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Master of Orion (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Master of Orion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Empires V has no Deck rating yet.
Space Empires V vs Master of Orion — FAQ
- Which is better, Space Empires V or Master of Orion?
- On Steam reviews Master of Orion scores higher (76.1% positive) than Space Empires V (71.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Master of Orion is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Space Empires V or Master of Orion first?
- If you want chronology, Space Empires V (2006) came out before Master of Orion (2016). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Space Empires V and Master of Orion similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.