Orbital Gear is a Action, Simulation, Free to Play game from Night Node with a 82% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Night Node
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 82% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
Processor: Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: NVidia GeForce 8800GT
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X: 10.5
Processor: Dual Core Processor
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5770
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional Notes: Two button mouse recommended
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 10.10
Processor: Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: NVidia GeForce 8800GT
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 500 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Orbital Gear is worth a closer look if you want solo-friendly, great with friends, controller friendly, and emotional story.
Best for players who want emotional story, chaotic fun, solo-friendly, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
Steam review snapshots
Orbital Gear is a fast paced arena shooter that takes place in space and will always keep your hands moving.Still playable for coop which I recommend.A few different environments and several types of enemies when playing solo.Jumping and dashing between platforms and asteroids is fun yet might be confusing at first but when you get used to it…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, simulation filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.