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Master of Orion 1

Turn-based space 4X about colonizing planets and conquering rivals

SimTex · Published by Wargaming Labs · Released Feb 25, 2016

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 457
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
60
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Aug 12, 2016
Minimum PC
DirectX 7 GPU
0.3 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

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 457 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.

Players over time

▼ -25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 87 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Master of Orion 1 screenshot 1

Master of Orion 1 system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 7 GPU, 0.3 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Master of Orion 1 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Master of Orion 1 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German.

Does Master of Orion 1 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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