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2016PCSteam Deck playable77 % positive20.99 €

A turn-based space 4X game where you explore star systems, expand colonies, research technology and build a galactic empire through diplomacy or war. A reboot of the genre classic with a modern look.

  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master
  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Turn-based combat

The closest matches for Master of Orion are Endless Space 2, Sword of the Stars and Endless Space. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Master of Orion special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Endless Space 2

98 %Match

2017PCSteam Deck playable83 % positive37.99 €

  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master
  • Sci-fi setting

A deep space 4X strategy game where you lead a distinct star-faring civilization through expansion, research, diplomacy and war. Each faction plays very differently thanks to unique mechanics and quest lines.

Sword of the Stars

Sci-fi setting

A space 4X strategy game where you expand across the stars with node drive travel, manage your empire on a turn-based strategic map, and fight fleet battles in real time. Distinct races with their own tech paths add variety.

Endless Space

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you lead one of several factions to explore star systems, grow an empire, research technology and command fleets. The mystery of the ancient Endless and the substance Dust fuels the race for the galaxy.

Nexus 5X

Turn-based combat

A turn-based space 4X set in the Stellaris universe, built around short matches of roughly an hour. You lead a faction and its leader against up to five other players in a race for galactic dominance.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you colonize planets, research technologies, and conquer the galaxy through diplomacy, culture, or force. It is especially praised for its strong AI, which challenges you without cheating.

Galactic Civilizations III

Sandbox with your own goals

A turn-based space 4X game where you grow a star empire into a galactic power through research, diplomacy, trade, culture or war. Customizable races, ship design and large maps give it great freedom and replay value.

Endless Legend

Turn-based combat

A turn-based 4X strategy game set on Auriga, a world where each winter grows harsher than the last. Its highly asymmetric factions come with their own quest lines, and battles play out tactically on the hex map itself, so every campaign feels distinct.

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