Games like Master of Orion 3
If Master of Orion 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Master of Orion, Master of Orion 2 and Master of Orion 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contemplative, epic and immersive. 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 3: 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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Steam players who put hours into Master of Orion 3 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
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Top pick for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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 2
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Second-strongest match for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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 1
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Third-strongest match for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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.
ENDLESS™ Space 2
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Master of Orion 3.
Ranked #4 for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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?
Sid Meier's Starships
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Master of Orion 3.
Ranked #5 for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Ranked #6 for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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.
Galactic Civilizations III
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Ranked #7 for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Ranked #8 for Master of Orion 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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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Master of Orion 2
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
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.
Galactic Civilizations III
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Moo Lander
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Master of Orion 3.
Reviewers of Master of Orion 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Moo Lander is a 2D action-adventure RPG with metroidvania elements featuring an epic plot, mighty cow bosses, beautiful environments, clever puzzles, and lots of milk!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Master of Orion 3 at current Steam store prices.
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
Nubby's Number Factory
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.
Monster Train
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Master of Orion 3 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Star Realms
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!
Prismata
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.
Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game!
Terraformers: First Steps on Mars
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free prologue of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive challenge to lead humanity's first attempt at settling the Red Planet.
Forgetful Dictator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
A powerful dictator has everything he needs to conquer the world except a grasp of basic geography. Learn country names, trivia, capitals, and flags as you achieve world domination!
Stones Keeper: King Aurelius
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Stones Keeper is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements in which you explore a detailed fantasy world, lead the Order of the Griffin, and live through the final moments of King Aurelius
Starcade FACTIONS
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Starcade FACTIONS is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in command of epic, fast-paced ship battles, perfect for quick bursts of action.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Quicksilver Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Conquest of the New World
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Another title from Quicksilver Software, the studio behind Master of Orion 3. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Discover the uncharted during the Age of Exploration in this strategy game of exploration, combat and colony management.
Castles II: Siege & Conquest
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Orion 3.
Another title from Quicksilver Software, the studio behind Master of Orion 3. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
In this game of medieval diplomacy, treachery & power. To win you must survive. To survive you must scout the surrounding territories, defeat the local militias, subjugate the land with castles, feed the people, forge diplomatic alliances, appease the church and unite the land under your iron fist.
Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus
WHY THIS
Another title from Quicksilver Software, the studio behind Master of Orion 3. Shares Strategy with Master of Orion 3.
Caught in a bitter feud between spiteful gods, you fight for more than your life in this strategy RPG. Enlist Hercules, Achilles, Electra and the mightiest of heroes in your struggle for an eternal seat atop Olympus. Create your own war host from over 30 distinct units.
Frequently asked about Master of Orion 3
- How much does Master of Orion 3 cost?
- Master of Orion 3 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Master of Orion 3?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Master of Orion 3 are Master of Orion, Master of Orion 2, Master of Orion 1.
- Who developed Master of Orion 3?
- Master of Orion 3 was developed by Quicksilver Software and published by Wargaming Labs.
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