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Game Boy Advance · Puzzle
Orbient
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Skip |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | bit Generations |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Skip and published by Nintendo, Orbient arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer. Among the 55 GBA puzzle games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the bit Generations series.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Orbient is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Orbient walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Orbient.
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Orbient FAQ
When did Orbient come out on the GBA?
Orbient was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Orbient?
It was developed by Skip and published by Nintendo.
Is Orbient multiplayer?
No. Orbient is a single-player game.
How long does Orbient take to play?
As a puzzle game, Orbient typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Orbient on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.