Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
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Very Positive (337) - 90% of the 337 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Nov 22, 1996
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About This Game

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.
The need for galactic expansion is critical. You must conquer alien star systems to secure the resources that will guarantee your supremacy. The ultimate goal is to defeat the evil Antarans. They lurk in the coldest reaches of space, warmed by one all-consuming passion... Revenge!

  • One of the best 4X games ever created
  • Absolutely addictive gameplay with a powerful "just one more turn" factor
  • Tactical ship combat, galaxy-spanning strategy, 60 technology fields, advanced diplomacy and much more

Note: This game is a part of Master of Orion, Collectors Edition package which includes 3 original Master of Orion titles available on Steam for the first time and new Master of Orion game published by WG Labs.
This game will available for stand-alone purchase at a later date in the future.

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
    • Processor: 1 GHz
    • Memory: 256 MB RAM
    • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
    • DirectX: Version 7.0
    • Storage: 161 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX 7 Compatible
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
    • Processor: 1.4 GHz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 161 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or later
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz+
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 64MB of video memory
    • Storage: 161 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or later
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz+
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 64MB of video memory
    • Storage: 161 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM, OpenGL compatible
    • Storage: 161 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM, OpenGL compatible
    • Storage: 161 MB available space

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