Master of Orion 2 Price History and Player Count

Master of Orion 2

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Master of Orion 2

SimTexFeb 25, 2016Strategy

$5.99 Overwhelmingly PositiveSteam Deck Unsupported
  • Strategy
  • 4X
  • Turn-Based
  • Space
  • Sci-fi
  • Classic
  • Turn-Based Strategy
  • Multiplayer
  • Singleplayer
  • Retro
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Playing now
116
Updated 17 minutes ago
24-hour peak
185
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
284
Apr 1, 2026
Avg this month
152
-1.94% vs last month
Steam reviews
96%
Overwhelmingly Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Master of Orion 2 player count chart

Master of Orion 2 has a small but active player base. 116 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

History from Feb 1, 2016

Master of Orion 2 monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026152-3-1.94%252
October 2026155+1+0.65%270
September 2026154-12-4.71%243
August 2026n/a+16+6.69%255
July 2026n/a-6-2.45%239
June 2026n/a-22-8.24%245
May 2026n/a-17-5.99%267
April 2026n/a+16+5.97%284
March 2026n/a-4-1.47%268
February 2026n/a+2+0.74%272
January 2026n/a+5+1.89%270
December 2025n/a+11+4.33%265
November 2025n/a+2+0.79%254
October 2025n/a-10-3.82%252
September 2025n/a-21-7.42%262
August 2025n/a+36+14.57%283
July 2025n/a-12-4.63%247
June 2025n/a+13+5.28%259
May 2025n/a-14-5.38%246
April 2025n/a-8-2.99%260
March 2025n/a-14-4.96%268
February 2025n/a-1-0.35%282
January 2025n/a+36+14.57%283
December 2024n/a+2+0.82%247
November 2024n/a+0+0%245
October 2024n/a+1+0.41%245
September 2024n/a+2+0.83%244
August 2024n/a+14+6.14%242
July 2024n/a-8-3.39%228
June 2024n/a+6+2.61%236
May 2024n/a-8-3.36%230
April 2024n/a-6-2.46%238
March 2024n/a-21-7.92%244
February 2024n/a+4+1.53%265
January 2024n/a+25+10.59%261
December 2023n/a+1+0.43%236
November 2023n/a+10+4.44%235
October 2023n/a+1+0.45%225
September 2023n/a-11-4.68%224
August 2023n/a+10+4.44%235
July 2023n/a+4+1.81%225
June 2023n/a-15-6.36%221
May 2023n/a-12-4.84%236
April 2023n/a+12+5.08%248
March 2023n/a-36-13.24%236
February 2023n/a+35+14.77%272
January 2023n/a+13+5.8%237
December 2022n/a-4-1.75%224
November 2022n/a+7+3.17%228
October 2022n/a+0+0%221
September 2022n/a+2+0.91%221
August 2022n/a-3-1.35%219
July 2022n/a-1-0.45%222
June 2022n/a+1+0.45%223
May 2022n/a-5-2.2%222
April 2022n/a-10-4.22%227
March 2022n/a-32-11.9%237
February 2022n/a+32+13.5%269
January 2022n/a+19+8.72%237
December 2021n/a-2-0.91%218
November 2021n/a+3+1.38%220
October 2021n/a+0+0%217
September 2021n/a-3-1.36%217
August 2021n/a+11+5.26%220
July 2021n/a+12+6.09%209
June 2021n/a-20-9.22%197
May 2021n/a+7+3.33%217
April 2021n/a-22-9.48%210
March 2021n/a+7+3.11%232
February 2021n/a-14-5.86%225
January 2021n/a+11+4.82%239
December 2020n/a+17+8.06%228
November 2020n/a-3-1.4%211
October 2020n/a-13-5.73%214
September 2020n/a+19+9.13%227
August 2020n/a-11-5.02%208
July 2020n/a+3+1.39%219
June 2020n/a+1+0.47%216
May 2020n/a-32-12.96%215
April 2020n/a-18-6.79%247
March 2020n/a+30+12.77%265
February 2020n/a+19+8.8%235
January 2020n/a+19+9.64%216
December 2019n/a+20+11.3%197
November 2019n/a-4-2.21%177
October 2019n/a+1+0.56%181
September 2019n/a-15-7.69%180
August 2019n/a+1+0.52%195
July 2019n/a+14+7.78%194
June 2019n/a+3+1.69%180
May 2019n/a-4-2.21%177
April 2019n/a+0+0%181
March 2019n/a-12-6.22%181
February 2019n/a-13-6.31%193
January 2019n/a+23+12.57%206
December 2018n/a+0+0%183
November 2018n/a+37+25.34%183
October 2018n/a-17-10.43%146
September 2018n/a+4+2.52%163
August 2018n/a-9-5.36%159
July 2018n/a+12+7.69%168
June 2018n/a+14+9.86%156
May 2018n/a-32-18.39%142
April 2018n/a-8-4.4%174
March 2018n/a-4-2.15%182
February 2018n/a+2+1.09%186
January 2018n/a+31+20.26%184
December 2017n/a+8+5.52%153
November 2017n/a-7-4.61%145
October 2017n/a+15+10.95%152
September 2017n/a+10+7.87%137
August 2017n/a-22-14.77%127
July 2017n/a+7+4.93%149
June 2017n/a-2-1.39%142
May 2017n/a-3-2.04%144
April 2017n/a-5-3.29%147
March 2017n/a-14-8.43%152
February 2017n/a-25-13.09%166
January 2017n/a-5-2.55%191
December 2016n/a+4+2.08%196
November 2016n/a+36+23.08%192
October 2016n/a-4-2.5%156
September 2016n/a-27-14.44%160
August 2016n/a+123+192.19%187
July 2016n/a+2+3.23%64
June 2016n/a-14-18.42%62
May 2016n/a-15-16.48%76
April 2016n/a-95-51.08%91
March 2016n/a-12-6.06%186
February 2016n/an/an/a198

How many people play Master of Orion 2 right now?

Right now, 116 players are in Master of Orion 2 on Steam. That makes it the #2,058 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 185 players. Today's peak is 10% below its 30-day average daily peak of 206.

Is Master of Orion 2 growing or declining?

Over the last 30 days Master of Orion 2 averaged a daily peak of 206 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (202). Its highest point this month (270) is 6% above the same period last year (254). In its first month after release (Feb 25, 2016) it peaked at 186 players. Today's player count is 41% of its all-time peak of 284, set on Apr 1, 2026.

Best time to play Master of Orion 2

Based on the last 14 days, Master of Orion 2 is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

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Master of Orion 2 players by hour and weekday

When Master of Orion 2 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestSunday at 19:00 UTCabout 241 players on average
QuietestTuesday at 09:00 UTCabout 94 players on average
Busy vs quiet2.6xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

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About Master of Orion 2

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

Developer
SimTex
Publisher
Wargaming Labs
Released
Feb 25, 2016
Genre
Strategy
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Languages
3 languages, 1 with full audio

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Master of Orion 2 price history

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price now (US)
$5.99
lowest recorded · no discount seen since Oct 2026

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Master of Orion 2 reviews over time

96% Overwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,569 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Master of Orion 2 on Twitch

0
watching now
0
live channels
17
24-hour peak viewers
0
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Master of Orion 2 FAQ

Is Master of Orion 2 dead?

Master of Orion 2 has a small but active player base. 116 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

How many people play Master of Orion 2?

116 people are playing Master of Orion 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 185 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Master of Orion 2?

Master of Orion 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 284 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2026.

Is Master of Orion 2 growing or declining?

Master of Orion 2 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 206, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Master of Orion 2 most active?

Master of Orion 2 usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).

How much does Master of Orion 2 cost?

Master of Orion 2 costs $5.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Master of Orion 2 has been on Steam?

We have not seen Master of Orion 2 discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $5.99.

Is Master of Orion 2 on sale right now?

No, Master of Orion 2 is at its full price of $5.99 on Steam right now.

Is Master of Orion 2 good?

Steam players rate Master of Orion 2 Overwhelmingly Positive: 96% of 1,569 reviews are positive.

When did Master of Orion 2 come out?

Master of Orion 2 was released on Steam on Feb 25, 2016.

Who made Master of Orion 2?

Master of Orion 2 was developed by SimTex and published by Wargaming Labs.

Is Master of Orion 2 still worth playing?

Master of Orion 2 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (116 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).

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