Choose Orbit HD
Choose Orbit HD if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Orbit HD launched in 2015.
Orbit HD vs VOYAGER
Orbit HD and VOYAGER both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Orbit HD (2015) is 8 years older than VOYAGER (2023). VOYAGER scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Orbit HD (65.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose VOYAGER
Choose VOYAGER if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. VOYAGER launched in 2023.
Both Orbit HD and VOYAGER sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Orbit HD |  VOYAGER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (44 reviews) | 93.1% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Brainchild | Planetary Gears, Logical Extremes |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Orbit HD (2015) is 8 years older than VOYAGER (2023).
- VOYAGER scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Orbit HD (65.9% positive).
- VOYAGER is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Orbit HD (0.59 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- VOYAGER has co-op; Orbit HD does not.
- VOYAGER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orbit HD has no Deck rating yet.
Orbit HD vs VOYAGER — FAQ
- Should I play Orbit HD or VOYAGER first?
- If you want chronology, Orbit HD (2015) came out before VOYAGER (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Orbit HD and VOYAGER similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Orbit HD have multiplayer like VOYAGER?
- No. VOYAGER supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Orbit HD is listed as single-player only.