Starbase Orion
Developed by Chimera Software, LLC | Last updated: June 7, 2024
Starbase Orion is a strategy game app, developed by Chimera Software, LLC, available on iOS and Android since its release in October 2011. The updated version 1.3.1 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 11.2+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Starbase Orion has to offer.
About Starbase Orion
"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 Isather. You can also create your own custom race by picking and choosing between different race characteristics.
Intense Space Combat
Design your ships from a variety of weapons, hull, and systems. Send them into battle against the enemy. Give them orders, then watch the battle in unfold as they duke it out in the dark expanses of space.
Diplomacy, Espionage, Free Agents
Direct confrontations not your cup of tea? Negotiate your way to victory through diplomatic endeavors. Confound your enemies with an army of spies. Contract one of the many power and unique leaders to help you to victory.
iCloud Support
Starbase Orion is built from the ground up for iOS 5. It supports iCloud so that your saved games are instantly available on all of your devices. Start a game at home on your iPad, then pick it up again the next day on your iPhone. Simple, streamlined, fantastic.
Universal - You Bought the Cool Gadgets, Go Play on Them
Full support for iPad, iPhone, iPod, standard and Retina displays. Play when you want, where you want.
Guaranteed Pricing
While it is quite common for apps to become “free for a day”, Starbase Orion is not one of those apps. The standard price for Starbase Orion is $7.99 USD; it will never run a “free for a day” campaign. Tens of thousands of players have placed their confidence in us by purchasing Starbase Orion, and this is our guarantee to you.
Guaranteed Free Updates
We have a lot more planned for Starbase Orion. We plan to release all updates for free, without any hidden fees or In-App Purchases.
What's new in version 1.3.1
Fixes an issue with the text on the planet build queue on iPads
Special thanks for all of the players on the Starbase Orion Discord who helped make this version of Starbase Orion the best it could be!
Need help? Use our Starbase Orion Walkthrough page or sign up and make your contribution today.
Download the Starbase Orion App
Starbase Orion has an IPA/APK download size of 240 MB on its latest version. Starbase Orion costs $7.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 289 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Outstanding game that passes the test of time
This game is awesome! Highly customizable, great soundtrack, and so much replay value . I love it and hope support for...
By Razorshock
Review: Simple but fun
Great tablet game that feels like Masters of Orion or Stellaris. Simple. Maybe too simple, but easily replayable many times
By Ccwebb2
Review: Spying currently broken
Like the reviewer from February, the spying UI doesn’t work for me. Can’t move spies off an empire...
By OldSchoolDK
Review: Galaxy screen not sorting
Returned to the game and discovered that the Galaxy screen is not working. It’s sorted Alphabetically by default and...
By Alex Post
Review: Love this game until last update
Latest update makes the build queue render incorrectly, with overlapping text pushed half way off the right of the display...
By scotthamilton77