Master of Orion 3

Turn-based space strategy with politics, diplomacy, war, and espionage

Quicksilver Software · Published by Wargaming Labs · Released Aug 25, 2016

Reviews: Mixed; 53% of 191
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 12; peak 24h 17
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Master of Orion 3?

You lead one of 16 races across a generated galaxy, exploring, building, setting policies, negotiating, and waging war. Your race seeks galactic control and the truth about the Orion Sector.

For you if...

+you enjoy complex decisions about managing an empire
+you like trying different races in generated galaxies

Not for you if...

−you prefer simple strategy games with little to learn
−you want to control battles rather than manage an empire

What players say

53% of 191 reviews are positive

Players praise the depth and flexibility of the strategy systems. Common complaints concern difficult menus and bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

Master of Orion 3 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
Processor: 1.8 GHz
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 7.0

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English.

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