Little Kitty, Big City
Little Kitty, Big City
Game
Game2022
orbit.industries
Developer LAB132
🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper! From the Steam store page
55 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon) · newest Jul 29, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
63
Fresh
33 positive · 19 negative
95% range 50–75%
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Steam's own rating
Mixed
55 of 91 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
55 of 55 · most liked firstI've invested quite a bit of time trying to figure the game mechanics out, and my conclusion at this moment is that the "contracts" are just too far out of balance with the income. I don't see (and haven't seen any YouTube game play) that has actually completed a mission. "Contracts" are your source of income and the pool of contracts that come available tend to require modules you need to research (at your time & cost). This gives you a reason to research and does push you towards getting it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The gameplay loop is basically that you build station modules to have enough resources to do missions, which gives you money to build more station modules to accept more complex missions, research new modules with which you can accept even more complex missions. You cycle between building the station, wiring them and managing your missions. It is fun and it always keeps you on your toes. The problem is that the game doesn't really explain A LOT of things. It doesn't even give you tooltips to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very interesting space station building/resource management game. UI seems a little busy and confusing at first but it gets familiar very quickly. I have lost my first playthrough due to poor planning and not understanding that some researched modules will not work without other modules that are yet to be researched. Next playthrough will be much better I'm sure. There is a story element as well as money making/resource managing/ building layers. Very enjoyable game so far 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had high hopes for this game: Great graphics, Wiring of station components, and especially the idea of using contracts as a source of income. But the cons killed it for me, so returned it within the 2-hour Steam return window. IUnintuitive UI: Was getting very frustrated with it; computer games should decrease stress, not create it. By contrast, CEO got that aspect right. I don't know how to do something in the game, so what's my natural instinct? Whatever it was, it almost always worked…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game could be fun, if it wasnt for the balancing. And the UI. And the controls. You know, moving with WASD, pointing with the mouse but still need to push enter (a lot) is not fun. Having to press buttons multiple times just to change the screens, not fun. And After a few minutes in to the game, the easy contracs pay more or less nothing, and the hard ones need modules that arent even researched, and researching these will lead you to running out of money. Building up funds with easy…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is actually quite a fun space station simulator/management game, better than many other management games I have played. The tutorial doesn't quite cut it as it does leave you pondering on what to do next but you'll soon learn after some experimentation and losing a couple of games. Be advised that as you build your space station be sure to chose your modules carefully as some of the ones you research and place on your station will require other modules for it to operate and you may not be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They never really finished the game. It's essentially a tech demo for what could have been.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Barely any instructions or tutorial for you to start off with. When you do figure it out (by relying on a third party) then there wasn't any challange really. The user is meant to just click. No structural or infrastructural challanges apart from balancing totals which you can do in excel or sql in a matter of minutes. On top of that the controls were very odd, inverted and just viewing things from a player required angle felt wierd to achieve. Building was supposed to be fun but this was just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This title is mostly about resource management and keeping your eye on multiple tickers and hazards, which become more challenging as each scenario progresses. The combination of a 3D 'construction' layer and an abstract module wiring layer is an interesting take and gives you a lot of freedom to grow your station in a way that's functionally or aesthetically pleasing while protecting sensitive systems like crew habitation and environmental control. The kicker is that the lifeblood of your…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I guess you might want to try it if you are fan of the genre. It is a very basic resource management game, that consists of 3 parts: selecting a projects to complete ( each projects uses some stations modules), building station modules and connecting wires between those buildings. There is only one issue - that last part doesn't impact the game *at all*. I doesn't matter how bad you do it, you can make any random connections and there is no impact on logistics. But you still have to complete…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Orbit Industries is a pretty good game. It's a good casual game that can while away hours before you know it, well worth the $20, but if you can catch it on sale for $10, even better. I love creating the station in space and watching it grow and function, deciding when and where to place each module. The abstract view was a great idea to manage the workings of the system and provide a lot more depth of play than just focusing on the 3D aspects of the station. The scenario missions are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I might've clocked in only one hour in the game and, while the unique visual style and much of the short-form storytelling is great and more than justifies the fundamentally simple resource management game loop, it all comes through a very stilted text filter. It's as if most of the game has been Google translated from German to English. Proper technical terms get swapped with non-technical synonyms. Even the dubbed narration sounds deeply awkward. The effect of the incongruous prose can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GAME BREAKING ISSUES STILL IGNORED... THREE MONTHS LATER!!! Update as of 9.7.2022 Seems they are ignoring the community. Redundant issues still unfixed after 4 months. So all in all, unless you desire an expensive and overpriced screen saver, then pass. Instead of fixing GAME BREAKING bugs, they introduced sandbox mode, how clever. NOT! Original review; Game is wonderful to look at, and done with a relaxed and immersive AI, making a 2001 Space® vibe, but that's where it ends. Very good…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a financial management game, it's pretty straightforward. As a physical jigsaw puzzle of spacestation parts, it's pretty straightforward. As a resource flow design game, it's pretty straightforward. But it's all three of those games at the same time, and that makes it consistently interesting. If you're a hardcore business sim player like me, you'll think it's very easy. Until you realize that the sales pipeline has mechanics that you can't afford to ignore...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I gotta say it was very surprising. I was not expecting the amount of planning that goes into every move you make. This is not a game meant for casual players, as it takes a great deal of thinking and plotting out next steps. There are three menu's. The first one you will likely be looking at the least is your building menu. It's where you can see your station in all it's glory and expand it. The rest of your time is going to be split between the other two menus. The second menu is where…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A surprisingly fun, somewhat addictive game that keeps me coming back for more. While this game isn't for everyone, anyone who enjoys resource management games will find several hours of entertainment here. There are some QoL changes that can be made, and maybe even some balancing kinks needing ironed out, but overall this game has been a great way to unwind and pass the time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game seems deceptively simple when you first start it, but it gets more and more complex the more you learn what needs to be done to reach your objectives. Let’s take an in-depth look at the game: Graphics: This is a full 360 degrees 3D view of an orbital station with various parts that you can attach to it. It’s not very graphics heavy so it’s no major issue. This is showcased by the requirements of the game. You need an Nvidia GeForce GTX770 or equivalent with 2GB or more of VRAM for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6142328/] With 1,100+ reviews, make sure to follow The Cpt Froggy Club Curator Page for plenty more! Have you ever wanted to create your own space station? Well, here’s your chance. You’ll be able to select from six mission types, No Time For Caution, Second Home, Protective Shield and Trade Route, Endless and Creative. You can choose to customise your missions by choosing from three difficulty options in both Economy and Errors. Depending on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey Everyone, Well overall it is good, i enjoyed the abstract part of the game wiring up your station, also building out the station there is quite a few modules to choose from as you progress, You make money from contracts and as the game progresses you can get more lucrative contracts so you can further expand your station. The building mechanics are sweet, and it is up to you to choose how your station is laid out. There is a bit of a learning curve to it, think about how you want it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You get to build a space station and that includes wiring it. I played this for 118 minutes. In that time I expanded the station, split my circuit into two circuits, tidied up my circuits, expanded the station, made a third circuit, tidied up my circuits again, expanded some more, made a 4th circuit, expanded AGAIN, made a 5th circuit, and won the scenario. 10/10 would play again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice game, but after a while it becomes very repetetive. I recommend it though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →economy needs work major work contracts barley pay for themeselvs and all you end up doing is looking endlessly at a list of contracts to complete and then cash in apon completion...game needs alot of work ...cant see any worker animations cant see inside spacestation and upkeep costs on upgrades and buildings are bloody ridiculous........
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice space station/management game to chill out. If you are looking for a game that : 1) You can build and expand a space station with several modules to add 2) connect all modules and resources on a special panel in order to make everything work efficiently. 3) You want to do missions (using modules only - no ships to fight) and make credits so you can keep the upkeep of the modules and then use the modules to do the main mission THEN this game is for you. There are at least 5-6 different…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've only played 4 hours at this point, and that is just getting started. I do like the game so far, and foresee playing it more, so I do recommend it. Its a different kind of builder / sim type of game. The biggest headache so far is the UI. It is seriously in need of some improvements. The 'windows' are fixed and you are forced to scroll Left-Right to find things (which is awkward), some of the 'names' are not straight forward so you have to click on them to find out its the wrong thing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple on the surface, gets surprisingly complex and difficult as it goes on. I think it's a good kind of difficulty though. At the time of review, I've played through four attempts for a total of 16 hours and only won one of them. But the fun isn't in winning, it's in designing your station, keeping it efficient while also trying to make it look good. Or that's the way I play, anyway! I imagine it's easier to win if you're not worried about the aesthetics of the station. Plus I was playing on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great Game!!! I played and loved a similar space station game in the 80's called Earth Orbit Station and this one is the closest I've ever found! Its not just adding modules, you have to keep an eye on your income and expenses, find out what tech your missing and how to get it so you can continue on and begin that contract with that huge paycheck at the end! And you have to balance doing research versus contracts because you don't get paid for doing research, just contacts! And thats a huge…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The tutorial is lacking and there are elements of the HUD that are unreadable with HDR turned on. The game is clunky with controls and leaves some things unexplained as to how to accomplish.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely love this game! It needs some additional UI and QoL improvements, but otherwise I like it. The main downside is that the intro/tutorial isn't very helpful, the game just throws you into the deep end and lets you figure things out yourself. If this sounds overwhelming, maybe wait for an improved tutorial.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game I thought was good, when it was usable. Currently, I can’t play it on computer, steam deck, or ps4. I wouldn’t recommend purchasing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pretty relaxing yet stressful at the same time. You can get into a groove when you know how the mechanics work but then things start exploding and you forget you were ever good at this while clicking wildly to shut down the burning or infected systems.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game which only has 3 different screens to it, is in my opinion the worst game on steam. you do not get to see anything other than the outside of the crap you are putting together. I wish I would have listened to the bad reviews and left this game alone. I thought you would get to walk inside the station you build but No you do not. Don't waste your time or money on this game. there is no exploring nothing but 3 different screens to click on. click click click is all you get... you would…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🍿 GAMEPLAY REVIEW https://youtu.be/3fY3628W8_s 🍿 BEGINNERS GUIDE TUTORIAL https://youtu.be/4NxYGoDWfPk KEY GAMEPLAY 🔵Totally Unique Management/Strategy/Puzzle Solving game in Space. 🔵Build, expand, defend and maintain a modular space station. 🔵Manage finances, power, resources and personnel to achieve contracts and earn Kredits. 🔵Some elements are only visible from blue ports and Some ONLY from Yellow. 🔵Most elements require additional elements to function. 🔵All the information for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With 2.4 hrs so far I am enjoying the game. Tried the demo and then made full purchase. I like the mix of station / resource management, missions, and research. Game seems balanced, graphics are pleasing, UI works. The ASL (station logic) is a nice addition. Keeping the systems at high efficiency makes sense to reduce system errors yet random system errors occur. Personally I need help with the error system, some tool tips, pop up recommendations, or help files would be nice. Over all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One hour in and this game already has me captivated. After the collapse of Stable Orbit, I was left with an itch that this game is definitely scratching. I'm loving having to attach the circuitry I/Os of the various station components with is something you don't see much of outside of programming games. The game plays great and runs smoothly and I can see myself spending a heck of a lot more time playing this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mind Blowing Fun for a sim! Blockhead APPROVED!!! [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28820007-iPlayaBlockhead/] Blockhead Recommendations [/url
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun experience with interesting challenges. Saw this promoted before release and downloaded the demo. Immediately loved the game and couldn't wait for the release. Thanks for a great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lots of fun to play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Clunky menu driven and structured game play. Just started playing and cant take it anymore. So far very disappointing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No people just machines
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game have no dept. 100% of gametime on 3 (not joking) visual mode. Build, connect, research. Stop, nothing more. NO WAY.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice game for the price, better than many games I have picked up in this price range. Balance seems little off could be a little better about not running you out of cash. Worth it if you like this style of game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A hidden little gem nestled within the depths of steam. A fun little micro managing, research, and spacestation building sim that seems to have a lot of depth and complexity on the surface and yet feels oddly familiar and accessible. Seems like a bargain for £15 and looking forward to scratching past the surface
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very interesting premise in managing a station and allocating workers while trying not to spread yourself too thin and run out of funds.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →no context ♥♥♥♥ all tutorial, idiotic UI
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the game that made me realize I actually enjoy this genre. The problem is that even after finishing the game, the developers just neglected it. Building a space station is the main focus, but there's no real objective. You're just connecting modules without any time limit, and that’s it. It’s such a shame—it would’ve been so much better if there were clear goals and a proper scenario.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, after 3 play throughs (2 losses and a win*), i can confirm that the game is entirely playable. I experienced zero game bugs. With that said, the game could be... more. The game is mostly grinding through contracts, and constantly turning on/off buildings to conserve upkeep costs. There is a certain level of zen to this, but by the time you are researching your last buildings, you are mostly looking forward to being able to call the game done. Incidentally, the game doesn't have any proper…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →keeps crashing due to missing files. something about d2d or d4d and other files it tries to load and can't find it, majority of the files unreal engine needs is missing, thereby forcing app to terminate and generate error report to be sent and close app, though app never even closes, tried closing app via steam, but app seems to be stuck an unresponsive, therecy forcing me to open task manager to force close the app from there. until this is fixed, it's currently unplayable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7 hours into the game and i love it, you have to pasue a lot when building or the game will run ahead without you, for the price its well worth ago.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I actually really enjoyed this game and found the mechanics relaxing. I think with just a few enhancements this could be a really great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game if you like space stations and circuit diagram layouts Just please let me have a infinite finance mod, not the sandbox but within the tasks I suck at managing the budget, I admit ...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Developed by LAB132 and published by Klabater, orbit.industries is a management simulation that places players in command of building and operating an advanced space station orbiting distant planets. Instead of emphasizing exploration or combat, the game focuses on engineering, logistics, and long-term planning, offering a rewarding experience for players who enjoy designing complex systems. Every expansion to the station requires careful consideration, transforming what begins as a modest…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →orbit.industries has received its new version 1.0.4 update, and the official patch notes have been released. #Orbitindustries https://gamesense.co/game/orbit.industries/news/discuss/orbit.industries-update-out-now-version-1.0.4-patch-notes/
unlabelledView post →orbit.industries has received its new version 1.0.4 update, and the official patch notes have been released. #Orbitindustries https://gamesense.co/game/orbit.industries/news/discuss/orbit.industries-update-out-now-version-1.0.4-patch-notes/
unlabelledView post →A new 1.0.2 update has gone live for the space station builder orbit.industries, and the official patch notes are in. #Orbitindustries https://gamesense.co/game/orbit.industries/news/discuss/orbit.industries-update-out-now-version-1.0.2-patch-notes/
unlabelledView post →This is a space station simulator where you are tasked with building an managing a R&D base. It's really fun to play as you get to build a huge station that has plenty of modules and structures. The look of the game is similar to Kerbal Space Program. The game has some issues with it's economy and some systems like load management on various resources seem unfinished - but it's not that big of a problem. It's currently getting some updates so perhaps they will be implemented fully. I think…
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