Orbituous
Release date: Apr 10, 2025
Developers: Shooting Star Games
Publishers: Xerabyte, Crime Engine Games
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

A Classic Brick Breaker… Or So It Seems At first glance, Orbituous feels like a simple, nostalgic throwback—a vibrant, fast-paced Arkanoid-style brick breaker with colorful visuals and satisfying physics. It’s designed to be casual, something you can pick up and play at any time. Break the bricks, keep the ball in motion, and progress through increasingly challenging levels. But as you play… things start to feel off. Maybe it’s the way the ball’s trajectory seems too unpredictable at times. Or the faint, distorted whispers buried beneath the retro soundtrack. The bricks—once simple obstacles—begin forming strange patterns, almost as if they are speaking to you. The game reacts to your actions in ways it shouldn’t. Messages flicker, disappearing before you can process them. And yet… nothing is wrong. This is just a casual game. Right? Features Classic Brick-Breaker Gameplay : Hit the ball, destroy bricks, and keep it in play using smooth, responsive paddle controls. Retro-Inspired Aesthetic : A vibrant 90s-style neon design that gradually shifts into a more surreal and unsettling atmosphere. Psychological Twists : Experience subtle horror elements as the game reacts unexpectedly to your progress. Level-Based Progression : 10 handcrafted levels with increasing complexity, including unique layouts and brick behaviors. Environmental Storytelling : Uncover a hidden narrative that unfolds visually and audibly—if you're paying attention. Dynamic Sound Design : A retro soundtrack that subtly changes over time, with hidden audio clues and glitches. Secrets to Discover : Strange interactions, hidden messages, and fourth-wall breaks for players who look deeper. Pick-Up-and-Play Friendly : Designed for casual play sessions, but with layers for those who want to dig deeper. But There’s Nothing to Fear… Right? There are no secrets here. No hidden truths waiting to be uncovered. No cryptic messages are embedded in the code. It’s just a game. A harmless, casual arcade game. What could possibly go wrong?