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Orbital Gear

Developed by Night Node · Published by Night Node

ActionIndieSimulationFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 7, 2014 PriceFree to play Metacritic59/100 Steam reviews1,189

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic59/100
Steam reviews1,189
Languages7
Achievements12
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie, simulation game by Night Node, published by Night Node — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen, cross-platform multiplayer.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 83% positive of 1,787
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:ActionIndieMechsMultiplayerSimulationShooterArena ShooterSci-fiFree to PlaySide ScrollerFast-PacedSpace

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Orbital Gear.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerYes
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

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

Supported languages (7)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - PortugalPortuguese - BrazilRussian

Orbital Gear FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Orbital Gear?

Steam classifies Orbital Gear as a Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play game, developed by Night Node. 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.

Is Orbital Gear free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Orbital Gear as Free to Play.

Is Orbital Gear single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Orbital Gear: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Orbital Gear on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Orbital Gear for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Does Orbital Gear support cross-platform play?

Steam tags Orbital Gear with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.

Is Orbital Gear out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 7, 2014.

What platforms is Orbital Gear on?

Orbital Gear is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Orbital Gear single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.

How much does Orbital Gear cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Orbital Gear have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for Orbital Gear.

What is Orbital Gear's Metacritic score?

Orbital Gear has a Metacritic score of 59/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Orbital Gear?

Orbital Gear is developed by Night Node and published by Night Node.

Where to get Orbital Gear

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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