Orbital vs Abysstris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbital
Score points by destroying orbs in this addictive puzzle game. With simple one-thumb controls and beautiful visual effects, it's perfect for short play sessions. Compete with friends and aim for the top of the leaderboards.
- One-thumb gameplay
- Score points by destroying orbs
- Beautiful visual effects
- Single & Two player modes
- 3 game modes (Gravity, Pure, Supernova)
- Online leaderboards
- Facebook integration
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Get the Game of the Year** now! ORBITAL is a 1-thumb experience with a simple goal: score points by destroying orbs. A simple puzzle game for all with beautiful visual effects, it can be played in short sessions and is highly addictive. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Awards and Prizes: **Game of the Year denki.co.uk *Winner DiscoveryBeats Apps Contest *Silver Award pocketGamer.co.uk ----------------------------------------- VIDEO TRAILER 1) www.tinyurl.com/orbitaliphone ----------------------------------------- AWARDS TOP RATED - jayisgames.com SILVER AWARD - pocketgamer.co.uk ----------------------------------------- WHAT THE CRITICS SAY «ORBITAL is a game of skill, it's a game of strategy, it's a game of reflexes, and it's a game you will keep front and center of your iPhone for weeks on end.» - John Bardinelli (jayisgames.com) «A picnic to understand, but a marathon to get beyond the first few minutes, Orbital's simple style is perfect for those looking for fill the odd spare moment.» 8/10 - Keith Andrew (pocketgamer.co.uk) «Orbital is the most visually appealing brick breaker type game that I have ever laid eyes on and had the chance to play.» 5/5 - Mike (iphoneincanada.ca) «While there are already a few iPhone games that share the same gameplay mechanics as Orbital, none of them look anywhere near as cool.» - Eli Hodapp (toucharcade.com) «BitForge has managed to combine the addictive gameplay of Peggle and the beauty of Geometry Wars, two digital forms of crack, into one easy to use package.» - Chad George (thatvideogameblog.com) «Orbital takes simple gameplay and dresses it up with a unique “gravity” feature and enhanced graphics. The game can be very frustrating at times, but that won’t keep you from coming back for another try.» 4/5 - Will Raskin (148apps.com) «Orbital has got fantastic graphics and unfussy features. Come to think of it, there are really no negative points about the game. Good going, Bitforge!» 5/5 - Yoyo (iphonefootprint.com) ----------------------------------------- GAMEPLAY You must shoot orbs into a grid with your cannon. The orb you fired will expand until it touches a wall or another orb. Each orb contains the number ‘3’, which decreases by one every time it is hit. After 3 hits they explode and you earn a point. The game could be endless… There is just one condition: a shot orb must not touch the death line above the cannon! If it does, the game is over. A simple concept to rack your brains and nerves. ----------------------------------------- FEATURES - Single & Two player mode - 3 game modes: Gravity, Pure & Supernova - Beautiful particle effects - All-time & 24 Hours online Leader board - Facebook connection: Compare with your friends on Facebook ----------------------------------------- ORBITAL is based on Gimme Friction Baby by Wouter Visser.
Abysstris
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ABYSSTRIS: NEURAL MATRIX Experience the ultimate evolution of classic block puzzle games with stunning cyberpunk visuals, neural AI technology, and precision ghost piece controls. ENHANCED GAMEPLAY FEATURES Ghost Piece System - See exactly where pieces will land with translucent previews Hard Drop Control - Tap ghost pieces for instant precision placement 11 Unique Pieces - Unlock advanced shapes as you progress through levels 4 & 7 5-Line Clearing - Master Pentaphase clears for maximum points Intelligent Wall-Kick System - Automatic rotation adjustments for seamless play POWER-UP SYSTEM Transform ordinary pieces into game-changers with three devastating power-up types: - Line Clear - Eliminate entire rows instantly regardless of gaps - Column Clear - Destroy vertical columns with realistic gravity effects - Radial Blast - Explosive 3x3 area clearing around each block Power-up frequency scales from 6.7% to 10% as your skills improve. INTELLIGENT SCORING SYSTEM Phase-based rewards: 25 points (Uniphase) to 150 points (Pentaphase) Perfect drop bonuses for strategic placement efficiency Escalating multipliers: 1.25x to 1.75x for advanced multi-line clears Neural AI adapts difficulty and piece sequences to match your skill level Comprehensive bonus system rewards speed, combos, and strategic play CYBERPUNK VISUAL EXPERIENCE Authentic neon color palette with electric glow effects and particle systems Neural matrix backgrounds featuring flowing data streams and grid patterns Spatial audio system with unique frequencies (261Hz-2093Hz) for each piece type Device-optimized performance with iPad speed scaling (1.5x) for enhanced challenge Real-time visual effects synchronized with gameplay actions POLISHED INTERFACE & CONTROLS Intuitive touch controls with proportional gesture movement Dynamic board sizing automatically adapts to any screen resolution Comprehensive tutorial system with detailed gameplay documentation GameCenter integration with leaderboards and achievement tracking Professional UI design with consistent cyberpunk theming throughout Perfect for both casual puzzle fans and competitive players seeking the ultimate block puzzle challenge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Abysstris at Free against Orbital's $4.99. Orbital's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Abysstris is free to download; Orbital costs $4.99 up front. Abysstris sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Orbital asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Orbital | Abysstris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitforge | James Nerlinger |
Bugs and requests
Orbital
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 13+
- Leaderboards not working
- Inconsistent physics on newer devices
Requested features
7 requests- Undo feature
- New game modes
- Power-ups
- Online multiplayer
- PC/Mac version
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- Original music option
- Customizable controls
Abysstris
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orbital
No in-app purchases
Abysstris
- Supporter$0.99
- Patron$4.99
- Champion$9.99









