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0RBITALIS

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • 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
Things to keep in mind
  • 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

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Solar Flux

  • Mini Metro

  • Superflight

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  • Watermelon Game

  • Terroir

  • Fruit Mountain

  • Arcade Moonlander

  • EDGE

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Solar Flux

  • Terroir

  • Fruit Mountain

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

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  • Competition

    10 Second Ninja

  • Experimenting

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

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0RBITALIS: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Survival.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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

  • Competence

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    "Game involves mastering orbital mechanics and strategic growth, with challenges and missions providing skill tests."

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

  • Competition

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    "Leaderboards and time trials encourage players to compete against others' scores and times."

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

  • Continuation

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    "Addictive gameplay and achievement hunting encourage repeated play sessions despite occasional frustration."

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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    "Includes a level editor allowing players to create and share custom levels, though base game levels are fixed."

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

  • Domination

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

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  • Escapism

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    "The relaxing, zen-like gameplay provides stress relief and distraction from real life."

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  • Expectation

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

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

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Encourages trying new routes, aiming techniques, and timing to improve performance and discover optimal strategies."

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

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore new mechanics and level designs, but environments are abstract and minimalistic with limited discovery."

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  • Expression

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    "Minimal customization; players use default visuals and game elements."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Game simulates plausible physics and cellular life, with minimal fantasy elements."

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

  • Fellowship

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

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in timing, physics understanding, and level mastery."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

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    "Short levels and casual gameplay allow for intermittent, low-focus play sessions."

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

  • Intimacy

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

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate scores, ranks, and unlock achievements; progression is tied to skill and leaderboard status."

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

  • Relaxation

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    "Calm ambient music and minimalist design create a relaxing and zen-like puzzle experience."

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  • Sensation

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    "Colorful visuals and pleasant soundtrack provide moderate sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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

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  • Story

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

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  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning and mental challenge to anticipate obstacles and time rotations precisely."

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  • Thrill

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    "Drifting challenges and near crashes provide moments of thrill and tension release."

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

  • Value

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

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  • Violence

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    "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus is on puzzle solving and exploration."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must defend planets and manage resources to avoid defeat, emphasizing survival under threat."

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