A new incremental space adventure is preparing for liftoff. Orbit to Riches, an idle / incremental game about blasting asteroids, upgrading ships, and building long-term progression, has officially opened its Steam page — with a free demo arriving next week. For fans of satisfying progression loops and space-themed strategy, this one is already orbiting the radar.
A Space Game Built Around Progression and Discovery
Orbit to Riches drops players into dense planetary asteroid rings, where every mission revolves around mining, upgrading, and optimizing. Using a single controllable ship, players break apart asteroids, collect resources, and unlock new powers that steadily accelerate progress.
But the real hook lies in the game’s layered progression system. Each run lasts 20–60 minutes, yet everything you earn feeds into a broader meta-system — encouraging smarter builds, stronger ships, and deeper upgrades over time.
Idle Mechanics That Keep Working While You’re Away
Beyond the main ship, Orbit to Riches lets players assign additional unlocked ships to idle mining. These background workers continue gathering resources even when you’re not actively piloting, turning every session into meaningful long-term growth.
It’s the kind of gameplay loop that rewards both short bursts and marathon sessions — hallmarks of the best incremental games.
From Prototype to Promising Steam Release
Orbit to Riches originally began as a rapid one-week prototype challenge on itch.io. The idea resonated strongly, leading developer ThinKING Cat Games to expand the project with improved visuals, more ships, and deeper progression mechanics designed specifically for its Steam debut.
A rough prototype remains available on itch.io, while the upcoming Steam demo will showcase the newly enhanced version for players eager to try it early.
Key Features of Orbit to Riches
- Idle / incremental gameplay centered on asteroid mining and upgrades
- Runs lasting 20–60 minutes that feed into a persistent meta-progression system
- Unlockable ships that continue mining while you play — or step away
- Expanding systems that reward strategy, efficiency, and long-term planning
- A satisfying blend of space exploration and resource-driven progression
Want to Check Out Orbit to Riches?
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4261370/Orbit_to_Riches/
itch.io Prototype: https://thinking-cat-games.itch.io/orbit-to-riche
With its upcoming demo and steadily expanding systems, Orbit to Riches is shaping up to be a standout addition to the incremental space genre — offering both strategy fans and idle-game enthusiasts plenty to mine.
