PCLinuxmacOSNov 22, 1996

Master of Orion 2

SimTexDeveloper HubStrategy

MUST PLAY

Master of Orion 2 stands out as one of the best Strategy titles in recent memory.

Verdict

97%

Steam

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IGDB

🎮Steam97%Overwhelmingly Positive (2K)

Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?

What works

Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 1.7K reviews)

Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience

What doesn't

Limited professional critic coverage

Overview

SingleplayerMultiplayerSci-fiClassicSpaceTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy4X

Media

Performance

Runs well on modern hardware.

Where to Play

Steam→Best Deal→Official Site→

Current price$5.99

All-time low$0.89

Details

Developer: SimTexOpen developer page
Publisher: Wargaming
Released: Nov 22, 1996
Genres: Strategy
Monetization: Paid

Live Stats

Verdict Score94

Community Score97

Recent Players204

Last updated 14h ago

Steam Reviews1,693

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Player Thoughts

Steam Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

97% positive1,693 reviews

~1,642 positive ~51 negative

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Steam Player Reviews

(1693 total)

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👍Recommended

5 hrs at review

I have been playing it for years in my youth. This game, MoO2, is a true classic of the 4X games (alongside the "Civilzation" Series and "Alpha Centauri").. Installing and arranging it to run under Linux is a bit tricky, but it's worth the effort. Highly recommended.

May 11, 2026Steam Purchase

👍Recommended

577 hrs at review

Though old graphics it is still one of the best games ever designed

May 2, 2026Steam Purchase

👍Recommended

4 hrs at review

its complicated

Apr 28, 2026Steam Purchase

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