Master of Orion 1
Turn-based space 4X about colonizing planets and conquering rivals
SimTex · Published by Wargaming Labs · Released Feb 25, 2016
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 89% of 456
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 40
- peak 24h 59
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- Unknown
- no patch notes found
What is Master of Orion 1?
A turn-based 4X strategy game set in space. Manage colonies, research technology, trade with other races, build fleets, and fight tactical ship battles while expanding toward a final conflict with the Antarans.
For you if...
- +you enjoy managing colonies, diplomacy, research, and fleets
- +you prefer classic strategy games with a slow start
- +you want both single-player and multiplayer strategy
Not for you if...
- −you expect modern graphics and a straightforward interface
- −you want fast-paced action instead of turn-based planning
What players say
89% of 456 reviews are positive
Players praise its strategic depth and long-term replayability. Common complaints focus on dated graphics and an awkward interface, while some players also report choppy performance.
Screenshots and trailer
Master of Orion 1 system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor
- 1 GHz
- Graphics
- 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
- Memory
- 256 MB RAM
- Storage
- 161 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 7.0
Recommended
- OS
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor
- 1.4 GHz
- Graphics
- 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 161 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German.
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