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Imperium Galactica IIVSMaster of Orion

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Imperium Galactica II

Imperium Galactica II

Quality
70Popularity
23Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-84% $1.58
Buy Now
VS
Master of Orion

Master of Orion

Quality
74Popularity
31Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Imperium Galactica II
7 of 14 metrics
Master of Orion
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.58 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.51 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
55 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
74/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.8% positive Wins
76.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
584 -
7.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
513 -
5.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
71 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
277 Wins
Steam Recommendations
577 -
7.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
102 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2017 Wins
Aug 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeImperium Galactica II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeMaster of Orion

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Imperium Galactica II
Master of Orion

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Imperium Galactica II

Imperium Galactica II

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $1.58Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +58% $2.50View
Steam
Steam +532% $9.99View
Master of Orion

Master of Orion

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Imperium Galactica II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

88% positive (584 reviews) — very positive reception
584 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.58 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.41)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-30% player decline
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Master of Orion

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (7,283 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,283 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

333 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsImperium Galactica IIMaster of Orion
Release Date
January 19, 2017
August 25, 2016
Developers
Digital Reality, Gyroscope Games
NGD Studios
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Wargaming Labs
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
102

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Imperium Galactica II

No PC requirements data available

Master of Orion

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon X4 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia 560, ATI 5870 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Recommended Video Memory: 1 GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Imperium Galactica II or Master of Orion?

Imperium Galactica II and Master of Orion are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Imperium Galactica II worth buying over Master of Orion?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Imperium Galactica II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:25 AM UTC

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