Choose ORBITAL
Choose ORBITAL if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. ORBITAL launched in 2026.
ORBITAL vs Project Longshot
ORBITAL and Project Longshot both land in 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. ORBITAL (2026) is 1 year older than Project Longshot (2027). ORBITAL is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Project Longshot has no Deck rating yet. 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 Project Longshot
Choose Project Longshot if you want an Indie experience. Project Longshot launched in 2027.
Both ORBITAL and Project Longshot sit in 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
 ORBITAL |  Project Longshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Night Sky Dogs | LongshotWorks |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- ORBITAL (2026) is 1 year older than Project Longshot (2027).
- ORBITAL is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Project Longshot has no Deck rating yet.
ORBITAL vs Project Longshot — FAQ
- Should I play ORBITAL or Project Longshot first?
- If you want chronology, ORBITAL (2026) came out before Project Longshot (2027). 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 ORBITAL and Project Longshot similar?
- They overlap on 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 ORBITAL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ORBITAL is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Project Longshot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.