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OGame is a browser-based, strategy and space-themed massively multiplayer online game developed and published by Gameforge. Originally released in 2002, it is one of the longest-running browser games and remains in active development. The game is available in multiple languages, with separate communities for different regions that share largely identical gameplay. Players are typically informed about updates, rule changes, and new features through official forums and in-game announcements.

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OGame is a browser-based game developed and published by Gameforge. It was released in 2002, with a specific launch date recorded as November 22, 2002. The software currently operates on version 6.6.1-pl1. The title is described as "OGame - Das erfolgreichste Browsergame des Universums!"

The game is categorized under the genres of Strategy, Action, Real Time Strategy (RTS), and Simulator. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (MMO) modes. The technical infrastructure utilizes PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

Critical reception includes a rating of 3.33 from RAWG and a score of 80 from IGDB, based on 10 ratings. The game is available on the web browser platform.

Synthesized by Vinony from 20 facts across 4 sources: Wikidata, Firecrawl, RAWG, IGDB. Generated from structured data (not the Wikipedia text) and checked against those facts — may still contain errors.

Game data

Released
2002-11-22
User rating
3.33 / 5
Genres
Strategy, Action
Platforms
Web

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Game details · IGDB

80User score · 10 ratings

OGame is a strategy game set in space, with thousands of players from across the world competing at the same time. You only need a regular web browser to play. You start out with just one undeveloped world and turn that into a mighty empire able to defend your hard earned colonies. Create an economic and military infrastructure to support your quest for the next greatest technological achievements. Wage war against other empires as you struggle with other players to gain the materials. Negotiate with other emperors and create an alliance or trade for much needed resources. Build an arma…

Released
2002
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms
Web browser
Game modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Engine
PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, AJAX
Developer
Gameforge
Publisher
Gameforge

Key facts

Video game.title
OGame
Video game.image
Ogame.png
Video game.caption
Screenshot of the homepage
Video game.developer
Gameforge AG
Video game.engine
PHP, AJAX
Video game.released
October 3, 2002
Video game.genre
Real-time browser-based MMO
Video game.platforms
Web browser

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Official website

Link to the official site · not written by Vinony

Wikidata facts

Instance of
video game
Country of origin
Germany
Developer
Gameforge
Platform
web browser
Distribution format
Internet
Official website
gameforge.com/play/ogame
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set in environment
outer space
software version identifier
6.6.1-pl1
publication date
2002-00-00
input device
computer mouse
programmed in
PHP
social media followers
10400
Sources (2)

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Encyclopedic overview

12 sections
Contents
  • Gameplay
  • Combat
  • Alliances
  • Lifeforms
  • Merchants
  • Officers
  • Resources
  • Expeditions
  • Moons
  • Events and seasonal content
  • References
  • External links

OGame is a browser-based, strategy and space-themed massively multiplayer online game developed and published by Gameforge. Originally released in 2002, it is one of the longest-running browser games and remains in active development. The game is available in multiple languages, with separate communities for different regions that share largely identical gameplay. Players are typically informed about updates, rule changes, and new features through official forums and in-game announcements.

Since 2011, OGame has undergone continuous development, including major gameplay updates and technical improvements. Notable additions include the introduction of new mechanics such as Lifeforms, which expanded progression and strategic depth, as well as avatar and profile systems that enhanced player customization and social features.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “OGame” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.