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Orbital Salvager is a 2D space sim that turns orbital mechanics into a salvage mission. Precisely approach, burn, use a tether to collect orbiting debris, and return to the depot before fuel and contract limits run out. Includes tutorials, handcrafted campaign, daily procedural challenges and leaderboards, rebindable controls, gamepad support.
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Release Date

05 Mar, 2026

Publisher/Developer

RG GameDev, LLC

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Orbital Salvager description

Orbital Salvager is a 2D space simulation that turns orbital mechanics into a hands-on salvage challenge. Plan tight approaches, time your burns precisely, extend your tether to collect orbiting salvage, and bring valuable cargo back to the salvage depot. Manage contracts and scarce fuel as you navigate demanding orbits and evolving dangers.

Core gameplay loop

  • Plot precise trajectories and align with moving salvage targets orbiting your payload.
  • Execute timed burns and momentum trades to reach, hold, and depart from targeted orbits.
  • Use a versatile tether to grab pieces of salvage without breaking contact or overloading your hull.
  • Return salvage to the depot while staying within contract limits and conserving limited fuel.

Key systems and challenge

  • Physics-driven orbital flight with realistic momentum that rewards careful planning and smooth control.
  • Resource management for fuel and hull integrity under pressure from dynamic space hazards.
  • Dangerous, near-threshold orbits that demand precise timing and steady hands.

Content and progression

  • Hand-crafted campaign with introductory tutorials that teach the fundamental techniques through guided missions.
  • Daily procedural challenges that blend objectives and hazards, offering fresh layouts and new constraints each day.
  • Steam-style leaderboards to compare times, efficiency, and scores with the community.

Accessibility and control

  • Rebindable controls and robust gamepad support to fit diverse play styles and setups.

Experience and design philosophy

Orbital Salvager rewards a balance of planning and execution. Master the art of approaching, docking, and extracting salvage in a world where fuel is scarce and every maneuver matters. The tutorial sequence builds confidence by introducing core orbital techniques in a structured manner, while the campaign presents increasingly challenging salvage runs. The daily runs inject variety with procedurally generated hazards and objectives, ensuring no two sessions are the same. It’s a game about managing constraints—predicting how momentum shifts, how long you can hold a tether, and when to press your luck for a high-value grab—delivered with tight controls, crisp feedback, and a satisfying sense of orbit-bound precision.