SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest
Released 29 October 2026 · PC · Casual, Indie, Simulation
Slow Orbit puts a tiny, self-running space war in the bottom corner of your screen. Leave your fleet to conquer planets while you do other things, then drop in to buy upgrades, pick promotions and take on tougher defenses.
Story
SLOW ORBIT is a small idle space war made for the unused bottom corner of your screen. It opens there automatically in a borderless, always-on-top window, so you can keep an eye on the fleet while you work, watch something or play another game. The ships handle combat and planet conquest on their own. Jump in whenever you want: click the battlefield to add a few shots, or fire a heavy barrage. A barrage can rescue a close fight, but it burns part of your hull and can end a run if you get greedy. Each conquered planet pays credits. Spend them on more income, harder hits, stronger armor, quicker repairs and other upgrades. If the fleet is destroyed, you return to the first planet and lose the credits and upgrades from that run. Your rank, cards and weapons stay with you, giving the next attempt a better start. Promotions offer four choices at a time, so every expedition can develop differently. Later, you can begin a new departure and trade the current run for Legacy and another ship. Gear and career progress carry over, and every type of ship adds something different to the fleet. Every fifth planet is an outpost. Every tenth is a bastion with shields and defensive guns....
Gameplay
SLOW ORBIT is a small idle space war made for the unused bottom corner of your screen. It opens there automatically in a borderless, always-on-top window, so you can keep an eye on the fleet while you work, watch something or play another game. The ships handle combat and planet conquest on their own. Jump in whenever you want: click the battlefield to add a few shots, or fire a heavy barrage. A barrage can rescue a close fight, but it burns part of your hull and can end a run if you get greedy. Each conquered planet pays credits. Spend them on more income, harder hits, stronger armor, quicker repairs and other upgrades. If the fleet is destroyed, you return to the first planet and lose the credits and upgrades from that run. Your rank, cards and weapons stay with you, giving the next attempt a better start. Promotions offer four choices at a time, so every expedition can develop differently. Later, you can begin a new departure and trade the current run for Legacy and another ship. Gear and career progress carry over, and every type of ship adds something different to the fleet. Every fifth planet is an outpost. Every tenth is a bastion with shields and defensive guns. That is usually where an easy run stops being easy—and where one more upgrade or a well-timed barrage can make the difference.
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Adjustable Text Size
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Family Sharing
Release details
SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest is a Casual, Indie and Simulation game by Friendly Bug Studio. SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest came out on Thursday, 29 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 29 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest come out?
SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest came out on 29 October 2026.
Which platforms is SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest on?
SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest is on PC.
Who makes SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest?
SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest is developed by Friendly Bug Studio.
What kind of game is SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest?
SLOW ORBIT: Idle Planet Conquest is a game of these genres: Casual, Indie and Simulation.