Orbital Nexus

Orbital Nexus is an open-ended space construction strategy game in which you expand a lone colony across the stars. You explore unknown planets, gather rare resources, build an industrial empire and command fleets, pursuing rule over the galaxy or its destruction.

Colonize and develop

Planets have distinct environments and resources. You can develop them as industrial hubs, research centers, military fortresses or trade nexuses, and optimize their production chains. In orbit, you build refineries, shipyards, research labs and other facilities to connect your colonies through an interstellar logistics network.

Lost technology fragments scattered across the cosmos let you construct superstructures that grant game-changing bonuses.

Build fleets and deal with aliens

You design warships from nimble scouts to colossal titans, then use them to seize enemy worlds or pursue uneasy alliances through diplomacy. Three distinct alien relics may appear, offering rare technologies, elite warships or unique station modules in exchange for tribute. Each choice carries hidden risks.

Manage your empire

You balance energy, minerals, food and population while facing threats and events including pirate raids, black hole anomalies and alien plagues. Your empire can thrive or collapse depending on how you manage these pressures.

Paths to victory

You can pursue military domination, unlock scientific transcendence or discover a secret ending. Your choices shape the galaxy’s fate.