Master of Orion 2

Turn-based space 4X about colonization, diplomacy, and tactical combat

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

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 1,757
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 14 in 30 days
Playing now: 94; peak 24h 163
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Master of Orion 2?

A turn-based 4X strategy game about building a space empire. You colonize planets, manage resources, research technologies, trade with alien races, design ships, and fight tactical battles while expanding toward a final confrontation with the Antarans.

For you if...

+you enjoy turn-based empire building and colony management
+you want tactical ship combat and technology-driven strategy
+you like testing new strategies across repeated games

Not for you if...

−you prefer action over turn-based planning
−you want modern graphics rather than retro presentation

What players say

96% of 1,757 reviews are positive · 100% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the strategic depth, technology choices, colony management, and tactical ship combat. Complaints focus on Windows 11 compatibility and emulator problems, including window resizing and loading saves; some players also report difficulty accessing ship design or tactical combat.