Orbitous

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Orbitous is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by Oddmin and was released on August 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gravity is everywhere. Use sling-shot maneuvers to your advantage and shoot projectiles on curved trajectories. Gravity can guide you, but it can also be your downfall. Nothing is stationary. Every star system is fully simulated, constantly orbiting around the black hole in the center of the galaxy. Watch the worlds around you collapse, explode, and merge into new ones. There is no safe …

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique and creative gameplay with realistic orbital physics and dynamic three-body gravity simulation.
Engaging combat system combined with diverse weapon upgrade options and modifiers, allowing for varied playstyles.
Atmospheric experience enhanced by a fitting soundtrack, interesting story elements, and a dynamic game world with events like planets colliding.

High difficulty and frequent sudden deaths caused by environmental hazards like stars, especially due to insufficient warnings at high speeds.
Issues with player orientation and visibility at different zoom levels, making it hard to navigate and understand threats.
Lack of some quality-of-life features such as pausing during dialogs or shop interactions, limited weapon variety, and occasional bugs that can impact progression.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, including unique features like gravity dynamics. While the story and upgrades add to the experience, some suggest more weapon variety and additional modifier options for late-game would enhance replayability. Overall, it offers great value and enjoyable gameplay at a low cost.
- “The gameplay is great, and the story is pretty decent.”
- “I definitely recommend you try this out; it's cheap to buy, the mechanics are amazing to play with, and the story is pretty good.”
- “Very fun even on first release and I love the gravity mechanics and how each system ties together.”
- “The upgrades make gameplay easier, but at the cost of taking time away from the main objective.”
- “Gameplay-wise, more weapon variety and maybe a way to stack more modifiers in late-game would be fun.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The story is generally well-received, described as simple yet interesting and complementary to the gameplay. Players appreciate the sense of urgency it creates within the game's dynamic universe, though some find it occasionally frustrating. Overall, the narrative adds to the immersive experience and has potential for further development in future updates or sequels.
- “An amazingly creative game with a simple but interesting story. The unity vibes are intense but only add to the fun. The exploration feels engaging, with events like planets colliding and stars dying, giving a real sense of urgency and immersion.”
- “The story and music are also great, and I hope this game gets more updates or a sequel of some kind.”
- “I definitely recommend you try this out; it's cheap to buy, the mechanics are amazing to play with, and the story is pretty good.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players finding it fitting and enjoyable, while others consider it not to their taste or just "fine." However, several users praise the soundtrack as a positive aspect that enhances the overall experience and complements the game's aesthetic.
- “The story and music are also great, and I hope this game gets more updates or a sequel of some kind.”
- “I liked the music a ton; I would recommend this.”
- “Fun game with great physics and a great soundtrack.”
- “The sprites are serviceable but the music and sound are just bad.”
- “The music and audio is fine, not really my style but it fits into the game's aesthetic well enough.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are described as perfectly fine, fitting well within the game's aesthetic without standing out as exceptional or problematic. Overall, they complement the game's unique concept adequately.
- “Graphics are also perfectly fine.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is original and adds to the overall enjoyable experience, contributing positively alongside solid gameplay. Players found it amusing and engaging, enhancing their enjoyment without overshadowing other elements.
- “It's an original idea, and it held my interest for a solid amount of time. (This is not a complaint, it was funny and my fault) I flew into a star at 600 km/hr (or whatever units it is).”
- “It has great gameplay and it's pretty funny as well, and only $4. Would recommend overall 8.4/10.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game includes some grinding elements that can feel moderately repetitive at times. However, it is not overly excessive and remains manageable for most players.