Strategy · August 25, 2016
Master of Orion (2016)
Master Of Orion – Conquer the Stars 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. Diehard fans of the first games will be ecstatic to know that this revival is being built under the watchful eyes of members from the original development team, in conjunction with NGD Studios in Buenos Aires! Discover Master of Orion as it was always meant to be: A fully orchestrated score, interstellar warfare and exploration against the backdrop of beautifully animated far flung galaxies. Confront hostile civilizations, negotiate with mysterious aliens, share knowledge with allies and uncover this newly imagined universe. Just a sampling of the features you will find: All 10 original Master of Orion races, brought to life through compelling AI and award-winning voice acting talent Over 75 researchable technological advancements Vast galaxies featuring up to a 100 different solar systems, each composed of myriad planets and stars Customizable ships with diverse styles for each race Multiple ways to win – including conquest, technological, diplomatic, and more Enthralling gameplay that will have you saying “just one more turn” again and again And in the Collector’s Edition: The exclusive Terran race of militant humans to play in the game Special pixelated ship models available in the game for a more retro feel All three legendary original games – Master of Orion 1, 2, and 3 A nearly 300-page Art Book (in digital format) showing the progress of the game’s art along with the original concept art and line drawings Music files from the game and printable music scores
Position in Strategy
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 7.9k Steam reviews | Top 52% in Strategy |
| Positive rating | 77% positive | Genre average: 84% — this title sits in top 80% |
| Metacritic | 74/100 | Genre average 79 — top 81% of Strategy titles |
| Concurrent peak | 305 players | Top 38% in Strategy by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 140 h average | Top 3% for session depth among Strategy |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 386
- 4X · 271
- Space · 187
- Turn-Based · 152
- Sci-fi · 125
- Multiplayer · 76
- Singleplayer · 56
- Grand Strategy · 48
- Classic · 47
- Early Access · 33
- Remake · 32
- Turn-Based Strategy · 24
- Action · 23
- Atmospheric · 23
- Co-op · 22
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- Russian volume_up
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Czech
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Turkish
- Polish
- Korean
- Simplified Chinese
Full audio (3)
- English
- Russian
- Traditional Chinese
Peer Strategy titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
77%Mostly Positive · 7.9k reviews
6.1k positive · 1.8k negative
Metacritic
74/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
7.2k
Peak concurrent players
305
Strategy releases from 2016
9 Strategy titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
140h
extensive (100+ hours)
Median
14h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
52h
Current engagement
Achievements
102
Steam unlocks available
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Stats
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 25, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | NGD Studios |
| Publisher | Wargaming Labs |
| Base price | $24.99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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