Choose Rakete
Choose Rakete if you want an Action, Indie, and Racing game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
Rakete vs ORBITAL
Rakete and ORBITAL both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Rakete has co-op; ORBITAL does not. 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 ORBITAL
Choose ORBITAL if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ORBITAL launched in 2026.
Both Rakete and ORBITAL sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Rakete |  ORBITAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 8.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mario von Rickenbach | Night Sky Dogs |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Rakete has co-op; ORBITAL does not.
Rakete vs ORBITAL — FAQ
- Are Rakete and ORBITAL similar?
- They overlap on 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 ORBITAL have multiplayer like Rakete?
- No. Rakete supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while ORBITAL is listed as single-player only.