Master of Orion vs Rome: Total War™ - Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rome: Total War™ - Collection wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rome: Total War™ - Collection is $20.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Master of Orion | Rome: Total War™ - Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 61 |
| Quality | 75 | 95 |
| Value | 40 | 40 |
| Popularity | 31 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $4.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.7% positive | 94.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 261 | 722 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Master of Orion | Rome: Total War™ - Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 25, 2016 | August 28, 2007 |
| Developers | NGD Studios | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publishers | Wargaming Labs | SEGA |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon X4 3.0GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia 560, ATI 5870 or better | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Master of Orion or Rome: Total War™ - Collection?
Rome: Total War™ - Collection won the comparison against Master of Orion based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
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 Master of Orion worth buying over Rome: Total War™ - Collection?
Based on the metrics, Rome: Total War™ - Collection 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC