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Starbase Orion

Starbase Orion

by Chimera Software, LLC

329 ratings
316 reviews
#187 in paid Strategy
🎮 Games
🕹 Simulation
🏰 Strategy
$7.99

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Released
October 12, 2011
Updated
December 15, 2025

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Developer

Chimera Software, LLC
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About

Engage in a deep 4X space strategy experience. Explore, expand, and conquer the galaxy by colonizing worlds, designing ships, and outmaneuvering opponents in turn-based combat. Features a robust AI and multiplayer options for galactic domination.

✓Explore new worlds
✓Expand your empire
✓Exterminate rivals
✓Design custom ships
✓Engage in turn-based combat
✓Diplomacy and espionage
✓Multiplayer via GameCenter
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What users say about Starbase Orion

Reviews of Starbase Orion are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 329 App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent 4x strategy game, faithful recreation of Master of Orion. Top complaints: crashes and stability issues, limited diplomacy and foreign relations. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent 4x strategy game
  • 👍Faithful recreation of Master of Orion
  • 🚀Continuously updated with new features
  • 👍Vibrant player community
  • 🚀Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls
  • 👍Excellent value for money

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍Limited diplomacy and foreign relations
  • 🔍Automated combat lacks depth
  • 🔍Repetitive late-game experience
  • 🔍Outdated visuals
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What's New in Starbase Orion

1.3.3

December 15, 2025

- fixes game name and participants text in multiplayer games menu - fixes crash bug for combats with temporary ships spawned by leaders

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Top Paid

📉 187-14

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This game dropped -14 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

User reviews

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Game crashes

The game process failed after setting the opps number in menu (iOS 26.6)
Ccall2spb

Very Good Adaptation

If you mistakenly build two planetary extensions for one planet slot. The game will glitch from that point onward. If you are enjoy that scenario then be careful of what you build because the game won’t catch it.
PPeacepipe01

The best 4x

Awesome game that is still updated. Please support full screen for new devices.
GGrumpyAPMech

Spectacular game but..

To start, I love this game. I’m a Stellaris player and this is game is a dream come true on my phone. Good level of depth of systems and it’s clear a lot of love went into this. I also can’t overstate how much I love the Star Trek inspiration for the human ship design. I have on concern and it’s the fact that my game will reliably crash if I watch a large battle between a large number of ships that fire a big salvo of proton torpedoes. It happens every time. Its a drag to build up my fleets, engage is a large scale battle only not to be able to watch it. I’d love to see a fix to effectively perfect that beautiful and fun masterpiece please.
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DDefiantX

Interesting, It’s Less and More.

While the game is almost as good as MOO2, it can be played on an Ipad or Iphone. Easy to understand by moo2ers and therefore easy to play. However, my favorite cheat is missing in that you can’t get every research item. Oh well.
PPeacepipe01
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes and save file corruption

Bug

UI issues with overlapping text and unresponsive controls

Bug

Multiplayer matchmaking and connectivity problems

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Requested Features

5 requests

More ship classes and customization options

Feature

Expanded tech tree and research system

Feature

Deeper diplomacy and espionage mechanics

Feature

Manual control of ship combat

Feature

Improved end-game content and victory conditions

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Starbase Orion?

Starbase Orion is an old-school 4X space strategy game. It focuses on exploration, expansion, extermination, and diplomacy. Players lead an empire from its early space age, colonizing planets, researching technologies, and engaging in combat to achieve galactic dominance.

What are the key features of Starbase Orion?

Key features include exploring and colonizing new worlds, designing and commanding custom ships in intense space combat, engaging in diplomacy and espionage, and competing against a strong AI or other players. It also offers a tutorial for new players and iCloud support for cross-device play.

How much does Starbase Orion cost?

Based on the provided information, Starbase Orion is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model for the full game.

What platforms is Starbase Orion available on?

Starbase Orion is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports universal play, meaning it functions fully on both standard and Retina displays across these devices.

Can I play Starbase Orion with friends?

Yes, Starbase Orion offers a robust GameCenter multiplayer experience. You can easily start turn-based games with friends or other players without needing to coordinate play times, allowing for flexible and convenient multiplayer sessions.