A downloadable game for Windows and Linux

DISCLAIMER: This game is old and I no longer maintain it. The builds available for download may or may not work. But, I am keeping it up for posterity.

Orbus is a team-based, multiplayer strategy game. Collect orbs and defend your home base to reach the score limit before the other team!


Features

  • Up to 16 players and 4 teams!
  • 6 different weapon types that open up many different playable strategies!
  • Computer-controlled AI that can be added to any game, online or off!
  • Direct-connect to a server IP or scan for games on your network!

Gameplay

  • Players begin in opposite corners of the map, near their home base.
  • Collecting white orbs and bringing them back to home base increases your team's scoring rate. The more orbs you have, the faster you gain points.
  • Collecting dark "energy" orbs increases your energy levels. When energy is low, your speed is reduced. When energy is depleted, you warp back to home base.
  • Collecting power-ups around the map will give you a competitive advantage.
  • Left mouse button will fire an energy-draining projectile. Right mouse will shoot an energy orb, which can be absorbed by teammates.
  • Attack home bases by draining their energy: when their health is low, they generate points at a greatly reduced rate. But watch out, because other teams are sure to do the same to you!

Notes

I am no longer actively developing this game and offer it as is.

Download

Download
Orbus (beta-1.1).exe 3.8 MB
Download
Orbus (beta-1.1-snapshot-linux).jar 4 MB

Install instructions

To install, simply download the game file and place it anywhere you'd like.

This game is written in Java, so you'll need at least Java 6 to play.

If it does not open for you, or it crashes, let me know and I'll try to help you out.