Orbital Frontier
Game ready
Orbital Frontier
Best played on a desktop computer
Compatibility
- Desktop supported
- Mobile not supported
- Controller not supported
About Orbital Frontier
Orbital Frontier is a free online strategy game by Starlight Labs. A streamlined space 4X: colonise planets, research technology and command fleets across a handcrafted star map. Play it instantly in your browser on desktop — there is nothing to download or install.
Orbital Frontier makes space strategy approachable without losing depth. Explore star systems, colonise planets and negotiate with alien factions.
Short, focused campaigns last about an hour and end with a spectacular galactic finale.
How to play Orbital Frontier
- 1Send scouts to explore nearby systems.
- 2Colonise planets and queue buildings.
- 3Research technologies and fight for galactic dominance.
Orbital Frontier controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left click | Select units or tiles |
| Right click | Command / move |
| Scroll wheel | Zoom the map |
| Space | End turn / pause |
Tips and tricks
- Expand fast in the first ten turns.
- Defend chokepoints rather than every colony.
- Diplomacy buys time.
Orbital Frontier FAQ
Is Orbital Frontier free to play?
Yes. Orbital Frontier is free to play on MoonStar Games. It runs directly in your browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
How do I play Orbital Frontier?
Send scouts to explore nearby systems. Colonise planets and queue buildings. Research technologies and fight for galactic dominance. Open the controls section on this page for the full key bindings.
Can I play Orbital Frontier on mobile?
Orbital Frontier is designed for desktop computers. For the best experience, open it on a computer with a keyboard and mouse.
Does Orbital Frontier support controllers?
Orbital Frontier is currently played with keyboard and mouse controls. Gamepad support may be added in the future.
Is Orbital Frontier multiplayer?
Orbital Frontier is a single-player strategy game. Check out our multiplayer collection for games to play with friends.
How popular is Orbital Frontier?
Orbital Frontier has been played 380K times and holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 2,210 players.
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