Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 13 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 26 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 201 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 142 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise33% are divided17% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
24 of 142 sampled reviews raised it
Orb Tower, developed and published by Pierre Vandermaesen under VANDERMAESEN GAMES, is a cleverly designed hybrid that blends the familiar satisfaction of bubble-shooter puzzles with the layered progression of a roguelite.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
13 of 142 sampled reviews raised it
Accompanied by a lively chiptune soundtrack, the game maintains a consistent tone that feels both nostalgic and energetic, reinforcing its identity as a modern take on classic puzzle design.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 142 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Orb Tower embraces a retro-inspired pixel art style that complements its arcade roots.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay24 reviews
Audio13 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Divided opinion
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Characters100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty92% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$1.99
The lowest we've tracked is $0.99.
5 points recordedtoday · $1.99
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