Rank 01Why this
Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Master of Orion.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 12)
- 2016
Games like Master of Orion
- 29 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Master of Orion also play
The closest matches to Master of Orion: Master of Orion 2, Galactic Civilizations III, Master of Orion 3, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™, and Stellaris. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 12)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Master of Orion.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2016
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Interstellar Space: Genesis
Why this: Shares race customization with Master of Orion.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: NGD Studios
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 12
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 4,703 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deep tech tree customization
- Easy to pick up but hard to master
- Empire building feels cinematic and grand
- Contemplative
- Epic
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Master of Orion
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Master of Orion.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Why this: Also 4X and Space, like Master of Orion.
Company of Heroes
Why this: Same epic mood as Master of Orion.
Total War: WARHAMMER II
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Master of Orion.
Tiny Civilization
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Master of Orion.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Master of Orion at current Steam store prices.
Space Empires IV Deluxe
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based, like Master of Orion.
Stellar Monarch
Why this: Also 4X and Grand Strategy, like Master of Orion.
Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Why this: Also Remake and Turn-Based, like Master of Orion.
Nexus 5X
Why this: Also 4X and Turn-Based Strategy, like Master of Orion.
Wizards and Warlords
Why this: Shares empire management with Master of Orion.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Master of Orion, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Same epic mood as Master of Orion.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Turn-Based, like Master of Orion.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Master of Orion.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Space, like Master of Orion.
About Master of Orion
The closest matches to Master of Orion: Master of Orion 2, Galactic Civilizations III, Master of Orion 3, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™, and Stellaris. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Master of Orion is your kind of game, the closest matches are Master of Orion 2, Galactic Civilizations III and Master of Orion 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, epic and immersive, and single out its empire management and mod support. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Master of Orion is a 4X space strategy game developed by NGD Studios and published by Wargaming Labs, released in 2016 at $24.99 USD. Players build interstellar empires through faction-customization, technology tree progression, and tactical star-lane navigation, with real-time space combat complementing the turn-based strategic layer. The game supports extensive modding for replayability. Steam reviews indicate 76% positive reception from over 4,700 players. Reviewers describe the experience as epic and immersive, with players highlighting the deep tech tree customization and how the game recreates the spirit of the classic original. The title holds a "Playable" designation for Steam Deck.
About Master of Orion: 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.
Is Master of Orion worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 4,703 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 12).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 93 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep tech tree customization
- Empire building feels cinematic and grand
- Faithful recreation of master of orion 2s spirit
- Highly moddable for fresh experiences
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's really fun for the few minutes until it brakes. I've started 4 games, the longest got 150 turns before getting stuck on an AI's turn, forever. It just never gets past it, game stuck there. You get really into it and it dies. None of…”
“there is a major bug at around turn 250 t0 300 the game goes into "processing turn" and never comes out Game breaking”
People who play it also play: Master of Orion 2, Galactic Civilizations III, Master of Orion 3
Frequently asked about Master of Orion
Can I run it?
Does Master of Orion run on Steam Deck?
Master of Orion is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Master of Orion cost?
Master of Orion is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Master of Orion have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Master of Orion supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Master of Orion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Master of Orion are Master of Orion 2, Galactic Civilizations III, Master of Orion 3.
Who developed Master of Orion?
Master of Orion was developed by NGD Studios and published by Wargaming Labs.