Single-player games like Master of Orion 1
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Master of Orion 1, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Master of Orion 2
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Master of Orion
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Master of Orion 3
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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ENDLESS™ Space 2
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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?
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Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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Stellaris
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Galactic Civilizations IV
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Remnants of the Rift
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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ANIME TETRIS
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
The legendary game "Tetris" in a unique performance and atmosphere
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Return to Monkey Island
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
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Master of Magic Classic
Single-player alternative to Master of Orion 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 1.
Master of Magic is a classic, one of the most popular strategy games of the 90s. It is a 4X fantasy strategy game that allows you to play as an extremely powerful wizard, leading your troops and overcoming your magical opponents.