Orb of Creation

Orb of Creation

Released Jun 2026

Orb of Creation is a non-idle incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!

84% positive · 2,177 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $11.99
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Evaluation

Orb of Creation launched its 1.0 release on June 23, 2026, after several years of development. On May 6, 2026, the developer announced the release date and explicitly described 1.0 as "a complete game" with "a start... and an end." The launch post on June 23, 2026 confirms the game is now available. The 1.0 release delivered everything the developer had been working toward: a full game with an ending, New Game+ with roguelite-style challenge and prestige systems, a randomized discovery system for spells, glyphs, artifacts, alchemy, and rituals, and overhauled mechanics for Druidry, Alchemy, and Rituals. The developer stated they had "taken all the Dev Time I've needed" — a clear signal that the game shipped as a finished, self-contained product. There is no announced post-launch DLC, no unreleased content in the store listing, and no developer communication indicating future content updates. The developer's note in the May 2026 announcement — "once the game is released, I will most certainly be parsing and implementing any feedback to continue to grow and polish the game" — describes the possibility of future polish and balance work in response to player feedback, but does not constitute a commitment to additional content. The only DLC on the store is a soundtrack released in March 2022. The game launched as a complete experience and has no outstanding content commitments.
Evidence
Developer announced Orb of Creation 1.0 is now available on Steam.
news post · Jun 23, 2026 source content shipped
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Developer announced June 23, 2026 release date and explicitly called 1.0 'a complete game' with 'a start... and an end', stating they had taken all the development time needed.
news post · May 6, 2026 source development ending
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
MarpleGames
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Orb of Creation is a non-idle incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!

It features:

  • A simple, yet engaging spell-casting system. How you setup and cast your spells will greatly impact the end result.

  • A vast sandbox of magic, artifacts and alchemy that synergize and create endless opportunities for exploration.

  • Incremental puzzle-solving. You're given an abundant amount of options, and its up to you to figure out how you want to earn them and use them.

  • Constantly expanding gameplay, where every new layer intertwines with the last.

  • Play how you want to. You can take your time and reforge the world at your leisure. Or aim for efficiency and speed by optimizing your strategies. Or tinker with explosive combinations and complete goals instantly.

  • No hand holding. Discover the orb's complexity and depth at your own pace.

  • Enjoy a beautiful soundtrack as you weave your magic and recreate the old world.

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Its been an absolute joy building Orb of Creation. It embodies almost everything I love about video games: discovery, adventure, exploration... Its truly a blessing there is a medium in which I can express myself so well. If you are a fan of incremental games, give this a try. It won't disappoint.

-Marple

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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