Games like Master of Orion 1: what to play next?

In the same spirit

18 games in the spirit of Master of Orion 1 (2016): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Master of Orion 1 (18)

Master of Orion Strategy by NGD Studios (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 74★ 3.38 Endless Space 2 Strategy by Amplitude Studios (2016) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 82★ 3.87 Space Empires IV Deluxe Strategy by Malfador Machinations (2006) Metacritic 79★ 4 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth Strategy by Aspyr Media (2014) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 81★ 3.55 Age of Wonders: Planetfall Strategy by Paradox Interactive (2019) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 81★ 3.45 Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition Strategy by Stardock Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 83★ 2.88 Worms Strategy by Team17 Digital (1995) · ≈ 4h ★ 3.79 Sword of the Stars Strategy by Kerberos Productions (2006) Metacritic 75★ 3.94 Interplanetary Strategy by Team Jolly Roger (2015) ★ 4 Galaxy Admirals Strategy by JetDogs Studios (2017) ★ 3.5 Star Wars: Rebellion Strategy by LucasArts (1998) ★ 3.5 Space Empires V Strategy by Strategy First (2006) Metacritic 68★ 2.88 Sid Meier's Civilization® IV Strategy by Firaxis Games (2006) Metacritic 94 Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack Strategy by Firaxis Games (2024) Sid Meier's Civilization IV Strategy by Firaxis (2005) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 94★ 4.11from $19.99 Worms Armageddon Strategy by Team17 Digital (1999) · ≈ 34h ★ 4.31 Stellar Monarch 2 Strategy by Silver Lemur Games (2022) Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Strategy by Firaxis (2007) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 86★ 3.75