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 Players117

Last updated 18d ago

Steam Reviews1,693

More Info

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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

<1h at review

good

1 found helpfulJun 8, 2026Steam Purchase

👍Recommended

115 hrs at review

My PC is not a potato. This game, however, will run on one and you will enjoy it. You will be best spuds.

1 found helpfulJun 2, 2026Steam Purchase

👍Recommended

80 hrs at review

Clasic. The amount of management that is ok before busting your brain with micromanagement.

1 found helpfulJun 2, 2026Steam Purchase

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