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"The best 4X game currently available for mobile" - PocketTactics.com "This one is geek heaven" - AppAdvice.com "Master of Orion in Your Pocket” - GamePro.com "Starbase Orion has an epic-feeling" - TouchArcade.com "Starbase Orion is here, and it's glorious." - TUAW.com Explore. Expand. Exterminate. Can you defeat your friends and become the ruler o
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About Starbase Orion
Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.
"The best 4X game currently available for mobile" - PocketTactics.com
"This one is geek heaven" - AppAdvice.com
"Master of Orion in Your Pocket” - GamePro.com
"Starbase Orion has an epic-feeling" - TouchArcade.com
"Starbase Orion is here, and it's glorious." - TUAW.com
Explore. Expand. Exterminate. Can you defeat your friends and become the ruler of the galaxy?
Starbase Orion is an old-school 4X space strategy game that draws inspiration from titles such as Master of Orion and Galactic Civilizations. Lead your empire from the birth of its space age; colonize new worlds, explore new horizons, and discover other players attempting to do the same. It is a race to the stars where only one empire can declare victory over the galaxy.
New to 4X Strategy Games? No Problem
Starbase Orion includes a hand tailored tutorial mission perfect for those new to the genre. It features high-quality voice acting provided by the very talented Maurice Thomas.
Aged like a Fine Wine
With nearly a five year life span the dedicated community of Starbase Orion players and the developer have produced twenty-four fantastic updates. Each update has introduced new features and player suggested functionality to make the game better, more strategic, and more immersive.
Strong Single-Player Experience
Good to know.
- Developer
- Chimera Software, LLC
- Release date
- Oct 12, 2011
- Latest version
- 1.3.3
- Requires
- iOS 11.2 or later
- Price snapshot
- $7.99 USD
- Source checked
- Oct 23, 2026
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A few quick answers.
Is Starbase Orion available on iPhone?
Starbase Orion is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.
Is Starbase Orion free?
The recorded download price is $7.99. Prices may vary by region and change over time. Source checked Oct 23, 2026.
How is the game’s social activity measured?
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