Master of Orion 1 Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Master of Orion 1 is tagged as Strategy. It is published by SimTex (developer) and Wargaming Labs (publisher) and released on 25 Feb, 2016. PureGameStats tracks Master of Orion 1's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Master of Orion 1 currently has 73 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 106 concurrent players on 25 January 2026. Current activity is 31.1% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 13,740 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 89% positive across 458 responses. Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows.

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Master of Orion 1 Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

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.

Developer
SimTex
Publisher
Wargaming Labs
Platforms
Mac, Linux, Windows
Release Date
25 Feb, 2016
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
13,740
PGS estimate High confidence
Current Players
73
Live Steam data Peak 106
Current Steam Price
$5.99
Store data Standard Edition
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Developer: SimTex
Publisher: Wargaming Labs
Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows
Release Date: 25 Feb, 2016
Est. sales: 13,740 High confidence
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $5.99 0%

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$5.99
Steam Launch Price
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$5.99
Steam Current Price
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$5.99
Steam Lowest Price
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$5.99
Lowest Recorded
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$5.99
Current Lowest Price
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Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 26 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 8.50
BR
R$11,99
CA
C$ 6.49
CH
CHF 6.00
CL
CLP$3.500
CN
ยฅ25.00
DE
5,99โ‚ฌ
GB
ยฃ4.79
HK
HK$ 48.00
ID
Rp 55 999
IN
โ‚น299.00
JP
ยฅ598
KR
โ‚ฉ 6,500
MX
Mex$ 65.99
MY
RM15.00
NO
40,00 kr
NZ
NZ$ 7.39
PH
โ‚ฑ199.95
PL
21,99 zล‚
SG
S$6.50
TH
เธฟ149.00
TR
$5.99
TW
NT$ 178.00
US
$5.99
VN
80.000โ‚ซ
ZA
R 65.00

Newest snapshot: 11 Sept 2026.

Master of Orion 1 Steam Reviews

Total reviews 458 Positive 409 Negative 49 Positive % 89.3%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
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Reviewers criticise
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What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 380 recent English reviews (ingested 4 Oct 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Strategy game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
11
20
Gameplay
11
112
123
Story
11
11
Graphics
58
64
Audio
22
26
Controls
15
Bugs
13
16
29
Value
31
39
Multiplayer
15
19
Replay value
24
25
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run Master of Orion 1.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people are playing Master of Orion 1 right now?

Master of Orion 1 has 73 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Master of Orion 1?

Master of Orion 1 reached an all-time peak of 106 concurrent players on 25 January 2026.

How many copies has Master of Orion 1 sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Master of Orion 1 has sold approximately 13,740 copies on Steam, with high confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Master of Orion 1 rated on Steam?

Master of Orion 1 has 458 Steam reviews with a 89.3% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of Master of Orion 1?

Master of Orion 1 is priced at $5.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Master of Orion 1 released?

Master of Orion 1 was released on 25 Feb, 2016. It was developed by SimTex.

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