Overview
In From Orbit, players are thrust into the role of managing a small spaceship crew stranded deep within uncharted space. The primary objective is to guide this crew back home, navigating a perilous journey from one procedurally generated planet to another. Each celestial body presents unique environments, distinct challenges, and encounters with alien lifeforms, ensuring no two playthroughs are ever the same.
Highlights
- Procedural Generation: Explore a vast, procedurally generated galaxy where each planet offers unique environments, resources, and challenges.
- Resource Management & Survival: Gather essential Ore and Crystal to fund crucial upgrades and mount defenses against hostile alien creatures.
- Strategic Exploration: Scout planets to identify the richest resource deposits and the most dangerous alien inhabitants, while also uncovering powerful artifacts.
Who It's For
From Orbit appeals to players who enjoy strategy and action games with a sci-fi theme. Fans of survival mechanics, resource management, and the thrill of exploring unknown territories will find themselves engrossed in the challenge of guiding their crew back to safety. The procedural generation also adds significant replayability for those who appreciate a fresh experience each time they play.
Game Info
Developed and published by Tentacle Head Games, From Orbit is an indie title that blends action, strategy, and RTS elements. It features single-player gameplay with procedural generation as a core mechanic. The game supports controller input and is available for family sharing. Released on August 27, 2019, it offers a casual yet challenging sci-fi survival experience.
