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Orbit
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Orbit is a two-player action arcade game released by Atari in 1978. Players control spaceships orbiting a central star, firing missiles at each other while navigating the gravitational pull of the star field. The objective is to destroy the opponent's ship before being hit yourself. Ships move in curved trajectories influenced by gravity, requiring players to anticipate flight paths rather than shoot in straight lines. Each player uses controls to adjust their ship's orbit and aim projectiles. The game is designed strictly for two simultaneous players competing against each other, with no single-player mode. Matches play out on a single screen, and the gravitational mechanics add complexity to aiming and maneuvering throughout play.
- Developer
- Atari
- Released
- 1978
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.9K)
- Last updated
Orbit Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Orbit on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Orbit Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Orbit on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Orbit" Arcade longplay 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orbit released?
Orbit was released in 1978 for the Arcade.
Who developed Orbit?
Orbit was developed by Atari, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Orbit support?
Orbit supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Orbit?
Orbit is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Orbit for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Orbit runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Orbit in the browser?
No. Orbit streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Orbit?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Orbit work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Orbit this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Orbit. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
