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0RBITALIS

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

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Quick resume

0RBITALIS is a satellite launching simulator with a retro-puzzle style. Launch your satellite into orbit and go head to head with the dominant force that formed the entire universe: Gravity.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Addictive and unique orbital mechanics gameplay
    • Minimalistic and relaxing art and music
    • Leaderboards and daily challenges for competition
    • Level editor and workshop support for creativity
    • Good value especially on sale

    Cons

    • Some levels rely heavily on trial and error and luck
    • Lack of tutorial and unclear objectives in some levels
    • Performance issues and lack of graphical options
    • No multiplayer or social interaction features
    • Windowed mode and ui limitations

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely choose launch angle and velocity to influence satellite trajectory, allowing personal control over attempts."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful timing and understanding of orbital mechanics, but also includes trial and error and some luck."

    • Competition
      4

      "Leaderboards and daily challenges encourage players to compete for best times and scores."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Addictive gameplay and leaderboard chasing encourage repeated play sessions, though some find it frustrating."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player focused with no cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can create custom levels via an editor and workshop, adding creative content."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Minimalistic, relaxing space atmosphere provides a zen-like escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages experimentation with launch parameters and orbital paths to find successful trajectories."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players discover new levels and gravitational mechanics, though environments are abstract and minimal."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization beyond level creation; gameplay and visuals are minimal and standardized."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Game simulates plausible orbital mechanics in a stylized but realistic space setting."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction beyond leaderboards."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players improve skills in physics understanding and timing through repeated play."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      3

      "Some levels involve watching orbits for extended periods, allowing for casual or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements, with some collection of leaderboard ranks."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Minimalistic visuals and ambient music create a relaxing and zen-like experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual trails and ambient soundtrack provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and mental calculation of trajectories and timing, though some randomness exists."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some tension from narrowly avoiding crashes and achieving longer orbits."

    • Value
      4

      "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence or destructive gameplay; focus is on orbiting and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players strive to keep satellite alive in orbit avoiding collisions and escaping boundaries."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026