Master of Orion 3
Released Aug 2016
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
53% positive · 188 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Master of Orion 3 is a classic 4X strategy game originally released in 2003 and made available on Steam on August 25, 2016 as part of the Master of Orion Collector's Edition bundle. The store description explicitly notes this game is "a part of Master of Orion, Collectors Edition package" alongside the other original Master of Orion titles. This is a legacy title being re-released for modern distribution — it launched as a finished product over two decades ago and has no post-launch content cycle of any kind on Steam. There are no DLC listings, no developer news posts, no roadmaps, and no announcements of future content. Quicksilver Software, the original developer, ceased active development of this title long before its Steam release. The game is a complete, standalone classic with no further content expected.
Evidence
Game is listed as part of the Master of Orion Collector's Edition bundle, described as one of the '3 original Master of Orion titles available on Steam for the first time.' This is a legacy re-release of the 2003 game, not a new or actively developed title.
Store description contains no mention of future updates, DLC, new content, or ongoing development — consistent with a classic game re-release packaged as a finished product.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Wargaming Labs
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Experience first-hand the challenges of leading one of 16 different races into unequalled galactic supremacy and face a universe of decisions. Set policies, explore, build, declare war, negotiate - put all these elements into motion to guarantee your place in the annals of space and time.
Are you prepared to become the Master of Orion, and to discover the truth behind the Orion Sector and its inhabitants? Welcome to the world of Master of Orion 3. Your journey begins here.
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.
Are you prepared to become the Master of Orion, and to discover the truth behind the Orion Sector and its inhabitants? Welcome to the world of Master of Orion 3. Your journey begins here.
- Dominate the galaxy as any one of 16 unique races
- Espionage, disinformation, subterfuge, betrayal, subversion and assassination - do whatever it takes to achieve victory
- Dynamic galaxy generation ensures that no two games are ever the same
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.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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