Master of Orion vs Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition
If you are torn between Master of Orion and Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition, the two share Grand Strategy, 4X and Turn-Based Strategy; here is how the numbers split. Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Master of Orion
Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition| Metric | Master of Orion | Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.38 | ★ 2.65 | Master of Orion by 0.73 (22%) |
| Metacritic | 74 | 92 | Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition by 18 (24%) |
| Catalog popularity | 593 adds | 4,125 adds | Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition by 3532 (596%) |
| Avg. playtime | 7h | 1h | Master of Orion is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2011 | Master of Orion is newer by 5 yr |
Verdict
Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Grand Strategy, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy and Turn-Based, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.