Games like Master of Orion 1
If Master of Orion 1 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Master of Orion 2, Master of Orion and Master of Orion 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its clear intuitive systems, micromanagement is minimal and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Master of Orion 1: Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
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Steam players who put hours into Master of Orion 1 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Master of Orion 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Master of Orion 1.
Top pick for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
Master of Orion
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 1.
Second-strongest match for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
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.
Master of Orion 3
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 1.
Third-strongest match for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
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Ranked #4 for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
ENDLESS™ Space 2
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Master of Orion 1.
Ranked #6 for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Master of Orion 1.
Ranked #7 for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Master of Orion 1.
Ranked #8 for Master of Orion 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.
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Reach for the Sun
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Shares a contemplative mood with Master of Orion 1.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Version 1.2 Out Now!Strategy mode is now available on the plant selection screenThis mode uses a set number of turns with no time limit. Plants will automatically collect resources between turns. Keep your plant balanced and try to maximize your resources on every turn to fruit each flower before winter comes!
Stellaris
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Master of Orion 1.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Master of Orion 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Master of Orion 1.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
Master of Orion 3
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 1.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
Galactic Civilizations IV
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Master of Orion 1.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.
Remnants of the Rift
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
How far would you go to find closure — to the end of another dimension? As a dimension-diving merc, Morgan must ride the frequencies between worlds to discover the secrets of a new reality. Pause, plan, and play in a groovy retro-futuristic world, in this real-time roguelite action game.
ANIME TETRIS
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Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
The legendary game "Tetris" in a unique performance and atmosphere
Return to Monkey Island
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 1.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Master of Orion 1 at current Steam store prices.
Nodebuster
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Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
Tower Wizard
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
Bejeweled® 3
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.
Hexcells Plus
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Lords of the Realm II
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
South Scrimshaw, Part One
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
Limbus Company
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Toribash
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!
Learn to Fly 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!
Endless Sky
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
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Frequently asked about Master of Orion 1
- Does Master of Orion 1 run on Steam Deck?
- Master of Orion 1 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 1 cost?
- Master of Orion 1 is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Master of Orion 1 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Master of Orion 1 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to Master of Orion 1?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Master of Orion 1 are Master of Orion 2, Master of Orion, Master of Orion 3.
- Who developed Master of Orion 1?
- Master of Orion 1 was developed by SimTex and published by Wargaming Labs.
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