Orbital Gear
Developed by Night Node · Published by Night Node
At a glance
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
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
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)
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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