Orbitmine

Released Apr 2026

Orbit a planet, fire your laser, and mine it to the core. Upgrade your ship and conquer seasonal hazards across four unique zones. A satisfying incremental mining game set in space.

81% positive · 506 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $2.99

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Evaluation

Orbitmine launched on April 6, 2026 as a complete incremental space mining game. Since then, the developer has been consistently active with post-launch patches: bug fixes and polish updates shipped on April 10, April 13, May 20, July 9, August 7, August 8, August 14, and August 24, 2026. These updates have addressed bugs, added controller and Steam Deck support, added Steam Cloud saves, replaced background music, and made various UI improvements. None of the developer's posts announce expansions, DLC, a roadmap, or any plans to add new content beyond maintenance and polish. The game's store description presents a self-contained experience — four seasonal zones, an upgrade tree, and incremental progression — with no mention of future content additions. The game has now been out for six months and the developer has not communicated any intent to expand its content. It launched as a finished product and all post-launch activity has been maintenance in nature.

Evidence

Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with four seasonal zones and an upgrade tree — no mention of future content additions or planned expansions.

description source ambiguous

medium

Steam Deck compatibility patch — most recent developer communication as of August 24, 2026; maintenance only, no future content announced.

news post · Aug 24, 2026 source development ongoing

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Developer

vibemaker1

Publisher

vibemaker1

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Orbitmine is an incremental space mining game where you orbit planets and drill through layers of blocks to reach the core.

Mine Planets to the Core

Fire your laser to destroy blocks as you orbit. Break through seasonal zones — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter — each guarded by unique hazards and a powerful core.

Upgrade Your Ship

Unlock a deep upgrade tree to boost your laser power, expand your barrier, and gain new abilities like Mega Laser, Shockwave, Drones, and Overdrive.

Survive Seasonal Threats

Each zone brings a different challenge: regenerating blocks in Spring, overheating in Summer, wind gusts in Autumn, and freezing cold in Winter. The final core cycles through all four.

Incremental Progression

Every sortie makes you stronger. Mine, upgrade, and push deeper into the planet with each run.