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Orbitals

Orbitals

Released: 9/3/2026

Launch into Orbitals, an intergalactic 2-player co-op adventure set in a classic retro anime universe! Team up as explorers Maki and Omura to brave the perils of space and save their home from the dangers of a supernatural cosmic storm. As you navigate uncharted areas, close collaboration is vital - remember, you can only save your home by working together!

Launch into Orbitals, an intergalactic 2-player co-op adventure set in a classic retro anime universe! Team up as explorers Maki and Omura to brave the perils of space and save their home from the dangers of a supernatural cosmic storm. As you navigate uncharted areas, close collaboration is vital - remember, you can only save your home by working together!

Launch into Orbitals, an intergalactic 2-player co-op adventure set in a classic retro anime universe! Team up as explorers Maki and Omura to brave the perils of space and save their home from the dangers of a supernatural cosmic storm. As you navigate uncharted areas, close collaboration is vital - remember, you can only save your home by working together!

Critics
82
Metacritic
84

Score Breakdown

81.5

Critic Average

63 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

84

Metacritic User Score

134 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
-2.5
Combined Disparity
-2.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

49 early (78%)14 launch window (22%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Sep 14, 2026

Based on 63 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 81.5/100. Critics score this game 2.5 points lower than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 63)+
  1. Kevin CormierviaGeeks & Com
    Sep 14, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 84/100 · -4.0 pts
  2. Joonatan ItkonenviaRegion Free
    Sep 14, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 84/100 · -4.0 pts
  3. Charlène TavaresviaGameHope.com
    Sep 14, 2026·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 84/100 · +1.0 pts
  4. Lyle PendleviaLoot Level Chill
    Sep 13, 2026·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Metacritic 84/100 · +6.0 pts
  5. Alessandro AlosiviaThe Games Machine
    Sep 9, 2026·Launch window
    83/100View review
    Metacritic 84/100 · -1.0 pts