Play Orbit Hop online
Orbit Hop is an original orbital arcade game: a little satellite circles a ringed planet on its own, and your only control is hopping between the inner and outer orbit.
Stars ride the rings too, so every pickup means committing to a ring — and every asteroid on that ring is a reason to hop away. Timing the hop is the whole game.
Chain stars within 3 seconds for up to +100 bonus each, dodge asteroids with a well-timed hop, and reach 4000 points in 90 seconds.
How to control Orbit Hop
- Hop orbit: Space, click, or tap
- Hop orbit: Up / Down arrows
- Restart: R, Mute: M
How to play
- 1
Your satellite circles the planet automatically on one of two orbit rings.
- 2
Press Space, click, or tap to hop to the other ring.
- 3
Collect stars (100) and golden comet stars (300); chain pickups within 3 seconds for up to +100 bonus each.
- 4
Asteroids sit on one ring only — hop away before you reach one. 3 asteroid hits end the run; reach 4000 points in 90 seconds to win.
Tips for a better run
Watch the ring ahead, not the satellite: an asteroid two seconds away on your ring is your cue to hop now.
Golden comet stars are worth 300 points — hop for them even if it means crossing an empty stretch.
After a hit you are shielded for 1.2 seconds; use that window to hop onto the ring with the next star.
A hop takes a fraction of a second to complete, so hop early — hopping exactly on top of an asteroid still counts as a hit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move the satellite?
Press Space, click, or tap to hop between the inner and outer orbit. The satellite keeps circling on its own; you only choose which ring it rides.
How does scoring work?
A star is worth 100 points and a golden comet star 300. Collecting stars within 3 seconds of each other builds a chain bonus of +25 per step, up to +100.
How do I dodge asteroids?
Asteroids sit on one ring only. If an asteroid is ahead on your ring, hop to the other ring before you reach it. After a hit you get 1.2 seconds of shielding, so one mistake is not instantly fatal.
How do I win?
You have 90 seconds and 3 lives. Reach 4000 points to win; running out of lives or time below 4000 points is a loss.
