How to play
Widen your orbit to scoop pickups, tighten to dodge the star and debris, and survive as long as you can.
Desktop
Hold mouse or space to expand; release to contract.
Touch
Press and hold the playfield; release to contract.
Orbit Rush
Lost in Space
Hold to widen orbit · release to fall inward · chase the high score
Tips
- Rhythm beats panic — alternate wide and tight orbits.
- Grab MAGNET before dense pickup clusters.
- Save SHIELD or PHANTOM for crowded waves.
- Submit your name after a qualifying run for the leaderboard.
Boosts
- SHIELDAbsorbs one hit
- SCORE ×2Double points
- MAGNETPulls enemies and pickups toward you
- TURBOStronger orbit push
- OVERCHARGETriple points
- ORBIT FLIPReverse orbit direction (until flipped again)
- GHOSTEnemy shots pass through you
- NOVABlast all red enemies on screen
- RETALIATEAuto-fire at red threats
Risks & wildcards
- REVERSEHold pulls inward — release drifts out
- WEAK THRUSTMuch weaker orbit push
- ORBIT SHRINKSmaller safe orbit
- ???Random effect on pickup
FAQ
- How do you play Orbit Rush?
- Hold mouse, space, or touch to widen your orbit around the star. Release to fall inward. Collect pickups, dodge debris and the stellar edge, and survive as long as you can.
- Is Lost in Space free to play?
- Yes. Orbit Rush runs in your browser on petralian.com with no install. Scores can be saved to the public leaderboard if you qualify.
- What devices support Orbit Rush?
- Desktop (mouse or spacebar), tablets, and phones with touch. The game adapts controls on smaller screens.
- How does the leaderboard work?
- After a strong run you can submit a display name. Only scores above the qualification threshold are stored. Share the game link to challenge friends.