Starbase Orion

Name: Starbase Orion
Price: 7.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (323 reviews)
Author: Chimera Software, LLC

By: Chimera Software, LLC

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Features & Capabilities

Starbase Orion is an old-school 4X space strategy game designed for mobile. Build your empire from the space age—colonize worlds, explore the galaxy, and defeat rivals through diplomacy, espionage, and decisive fleet battles.

With five unique races, a tailored tutorial with voice acting, a battle-tested AI, GameCenter multiplayer, and iCloud saves, Starbase Orion offers deep strategy, cross-device play, and a commitment to free updates and a transparent pricing model.

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By:

Chimera Software, LLC

Rating:

4.70

(323)

Version:

1.3.3 Last updated: 2025-12-15

Version code:

880643726

Creation date:

2011-10-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

238.67MB

Price:

7.99

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 93,678 ▲ 47

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Developed by:

Chimera Software, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starbase-orion/id438375580

Website:

http://www.chimerasw.com/starbaseorion/

User Reviews

Starbase Orion is praised as a deep, mobile-friendly 4X with a nostalgic MoO/Stellaris vibe, strong replay value, and no ads. Players appreciate the classic sci-fi charm, customization, and cross-device multiplayer. However, many users report stability and performance issues—crashes during battles and end-game, plus UI rendering problems after updates (build queues, spies, screen fit). The AI can be underwhelming, and some players miss direct control of space combat due to automation. Despite these flaws, fans view it as one of the best 4X experiences on iOS when it runs smoothly.

Pros

Deep, strategic 4X gameplay with rich systems and a classic sci‑fi vibe.
Nostalgic Master of Orion/Stellaris-inspired design that translates well to mobile.
No ads and no pay-to-win monetization; good value.
Excellent replay value and deep customization options.
Multiplayer via server-based turns and cross-device play.

Cons

Frequent stability issues and crashes, especially during large battles and late-game.
UI and display problems introduced by updates, including misaligned build queues, off-screen screens, and spy UI issues.
AI is weak and unchallenging, making wins feel easy.
Combat automation reduces hands-on control, making battles feel less interactive.

Recent reviews

If you mistakenly build two planetary extensions for one planet slot. The game will glitch from that point onward. If you are enjoy that scenario then be careful of what you build because the game won’t catch it.

by Pe*****, 2025-12-18

Awesome game that is still updated. Please support full screen for new devices.

by Gr*****, 2025-12-16

To start, I love this game. I’m a Stellaris player and this is game is a dream come true on my phone. Good level of depth of systems and it’s clear a lot of love went into this. I also can’t overstate how much I love the Star Trek inspiration for the human ship design. I have on concern and it’s the fact that my game will reliably crash if I watch a large battle between a large number of ships that fire a big salvo of proton torpedoes. It happens every time. Its a drag to build up my fleets, engage is a large scale battle only not to be able to watch it. I’d love to see a fix to effectively perfect that beautiful and fun masterpiece please.