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Starbase Orion

by Chimera Software, LLC

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Appeye score 88 out of 100, from 239 reviews (moderate confidence)

239 reviews analysed · 13 Oct 2011 – 18 Dec 2025 · scored 29 Sep 2026

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Based on 239 reviews from 13 Oct 2011 - 18 Dec 2025.

Overview

Appeye score
88/100moderate confidence
Category rank
#1243 of 18,828Games
Reviews analysed
239Scored reviews from the App Store.
Sentiment trend
FlatIts trend signals are holding steady.
App Store
4.7

329 ratings

Review sentiment

83
App nameStarbase Orion
SellerChimera Software, LLC
GenreGames
Version1.3.3
Content rating12+
Requires iOS11.2
Size239 MB
Released12 Oct 2011
Current version15 Dec 2025
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App description

"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 Compete against a battle-tested artificial intelligence. Our AI was derived from our entry into to 2010 Google AI contest, where it placed in the top 15% of thousands of competing intelligences. Go head-to-head against a single AI opponent, or ramp up the carnage with a 4 way free-for-all. GameCenter Multiplayer Turn-Based Games Starbase Orion was designed to provide a fantastic multiplayer experience. Launch the game, sign into GameCenter, and start a new multiplayer game. No need to coordinate play times or seek out other players. Just go play, when you want and on your terms. Choose Your Race, Or Create Your Own There are five uniques races included; Human, Draske, Vass, Cyban, and Isath

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