Orbital Gear similar games & best alternatives

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Orbital Gear

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.

What works

  • Unique gravity-based movement
  • Fast-paced and skillful combat
  • Variety of weapons and utilities
  • Fun local multiplayer experience
  • Good value on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Small and inactive online community
  • Lack of single player or bots
  • Limited map variety
  • Minimal character customization
  • Some weapon balance issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Hyper Jam

  • It came from space and ate our brains

  • Sky Noon

  • Stick Fight: The Game

  • PWND

  • TOXIKK™

More expressive

Games that feels like Orbital Gear but with more self-expression and customization

  • Holodrive

  • Reflex Arena

  • STARWHAL

  • ONRAID

  • BlasterBeat

  • SpiderHeck

More progression-driven

Games that feels like Orbital Gear but with more progression and upgrades

  • Sky Force Reloaded

  • Armajet

  • Altitude

  • Combots

  • Topple Tactics

  • Gatekeeper

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Orbital Gear: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Expression, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026