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Master of Orion

Master of Orion overview

NGD Studios | Aug 25, 2016 | game

Released

272players observed · 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC

Strategy4XSpaceTurn-BasedSci-fiSteam Store

  • Latest observed players272 · 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4,836
  • Units sold (VGI)330,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$8,600,000
  • Review score77% positive

Master of Orion dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players272 · 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak4,836
  • Units sold (VGI)330,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$8,600,000
  • Review score77% positive
  • Total reviews8,123
  • Release dateAug 25, 2016
  • DeveloperNGD Studios
  • PublisherWargaming Labs

Genres: Strategy

Company pages: Developer: NGD StudiosPublisher: Wargaming Labs

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Game overview

Overview

Master of Orion comes from NGD Studios and is published by Wargaming Labs. It arrived on Steam on Aug 25, 2016, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Stats, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Master of Orion's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 272 players at 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC, with a tracked peak near 4,836. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 77% positive across 8,123 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Master of Orion is available in 13 languages including:

EnglishRussianFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainCzechJapanesePortuguese - BrazilTurkishPolishKoreanSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese languages with full audio support

6 regional rating boards including esrb, usk, pegi, dejus, and steam germany

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedIntel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz2 GB RAMnVidia 240, ATI 4650, Intel Integrated HD 4000 or better15 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listedIntel i5 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon X4 3.0GHz4 GB RAMNVidia 560, ATI 5870 or better15 GB available space
macOSMinimumMac 10.6 - 10.11 (Snow Leopard - El Capitan)Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz2 GB RAMnVidia 240, ATI 4650, Intel Integrated HD4000 or better15 GB available space
macOSRecommendedMac 10.6 - 10.11 (Snow Leopard - El Capitan)Intel i5 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon X4 3.0GHz4 GB RAMNVidia 560, ATI 5870 or better15 GB available space
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 14.04 64-bit or newer, SteamOSIntel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz2 GB RAMNVidia 240, ATI 4650, Intel HD 4000 or better15 GB available space
LinuxRecommendedUbuntu 14.04 64-bit or newer, SteamOSIntel i5 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon X4 3.0GHz4 GB RAMNVidia 560, ATI 5870 or better15 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Master of Orion has sold up to 330,000 units and has 7,339 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $8,600,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Master of Orion overview details

Master of Orion combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Update Notes Welcome, Star Conquerors! We have noticed an interest in Master of Orion among our Chinese players, so have released a small patch with language support for the players from this region. This patch does not make any changes to the gameplay. This version introduces the following languages: Chinese Traditional Chinese Simplified Let’s conquer the stars! About the Game Master Of Orion – Conquer the Stars The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers. Diehard fans of the first games will be ecstatic to know that this revival is being built under the watchful eyes of members from the original development team, in conjunction with NGD Studios in Buenos Aires! Discover Master of Orion as it was always meant to be: A fully orchestrated score, interstellar warfare and exploration against the backdrop of beautifully animated far flung galaxies. Confront hostile civilizations, negotiate with mysterious aliens, share knowledge with allies and uncover this newly imagined universe. Just a sampling of the features you will find: All 10 original Master of Orion races, brought to life through compelling AI and award-winning voice acting talent Over 75 researchable technological advancements Vast galaxies featuring up to a 100 different solar systems, each composed of myriad planets and stars Customizable ships with diverse styles for each race Multiple ways to win – including conquest, technological, diplomatic, and more Enthralling gameplay th…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Master of Orion is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Stats, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 272 players at 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC, a tracked peak of 4,836, and 77% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameMaster of Orion
Steam App ID298050
Typegame
Release dateAug 25, 2016
DeveloperNGD Studios
PublisherWargaming Labs
Price$24.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresStrategy
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Stats, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , Russian * , French, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish, Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players272 · 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak4,836
Positive reviews6,263
Negative reviews1,860
Total reviews8,123
Positive percent77%
Review typeMostly Positive
Recommendations7,339
Average playtime12,361 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateAug 25, 2016
Official Steam feed update (UTC)12 March 2020 - 17:31:46 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
One Small StepNo description
Royal NavyNo description
ScavengerNo description
Duty CallsNo description
ClassifiedNo description
Crunch TimeNo description
In a HurryNo description
Real Time CommanderNo description
Business is BusinessNo description
PopulousNo description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/298050
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/298050/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/298050
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Master of Orion

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Master of Orion?

Master of Orion's latest SteamPulse observation records 272 players at 4 October 2026 - 00:40:57 UTC, with a tracked peak of 4,836 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 206 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Master of Orion growing or declining recently?

October 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 329 players; the highest observed daily value is 361 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is September 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Master of Orion?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (56.5%), New Zealand (6.5%), Australia (4.3%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (47.5%), New Zealand (4.9%), China (4.1%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (59.6%), New Zealand (4%), China (3.9%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (39.7%), China (6.9%), New Zealand (3.7%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Master of Orion?

Master of Orion currently sits at 77% positive across 8,123 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 6,263 positive reviews and 1,860 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mostly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Master of Orion have?

Master of Orion currently has about 85.4K tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Master of Orion?

Master of Orion is currently listed at $24.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 7,339, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Positive

77% positive, 6,263 positive, 1,860 negative

Price and discount

$24.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Stats

Achievements

102

Platform releases
  • Steam 25 February 2016

DLC and packages

Master of OrionBuy Master of Orion #43278$24.99Master of Orion, Collector's EditionBuy Master of Orion #67251$34.99Master of Orion: Revenge of Antares Race PackBuy Master of Orion #140688$7.99Master of Orion, Collector's Edition UpgradeBuy Master of Orion #117948$14.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.2 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 240, ATI 4650, Intel Integrated HD 4000 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Additional Notes: Minimum Video Memory: 512 MB

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit) Processor: Intel i5 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon X4 3.0GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia 560, ATI 5870 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Additional Notes: Recommended Video Memory: 1 GB

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