Orbit Hop
Circle a planet, tap at the right moment to shoot off along the tangent, and get caught by the next planet’s pull.
About the game
Orbit Hop is a timing game: your ship orbits a planet and you launch it along the tangent toward the next planet above, which catches it with gravity. Misjudge the angle and you drift into space.
How to play
- Your ship circles along the dashed orbit; tapping launches it in a straight line along the tangent.
- Enter the next planet’s dashed orbit to be captured: +1, and +2 for a star.
- Hitting a planet’s surface or leaving the screen ends the game.
- Orbits get faster as you go.
Controls
Click, tap or press Space to launch along your current orbit’s tangent.
Tips for a high score
- You fly along the tangent — imagine the straight line touching the orbit at your ship.
- When the target is straight above, launch from the left or right side of the orbit.
- No rush — wait another lap for a better angle.
FAQ
- How do you play Orbit Hop?
- Your ship circles along the dashed orbit; tapping launches it in a straight line along the tangent. Enter the next planet’s dashed orbit to be captured: +1, and +2 for a star. Hitting a planet’s surface or leaving the screen ends the game. Orbits get faster as you go.
- What are the controls?
- Click, tap or press Space to launch along your current orbit’s tangent.
- Any tips for Orbit Hop?
- You fly along the tangent — imagine the straight line touching the orbit at your ship. When the target is straight above, launch from the left or right side of the orbit. No rush — wait another lap for a better angle.
- Do I need to download or sign up?
- No. Orbit Hop runs in your browser on phone or desktop for free. Your best score is saved locally in your browser.