Orbital Dance

A mesmerizing PICO-8 gravity puzzle game where simple physics creates complex beauty

Game Overview

Guide particles through gravitational fields to collect targets while avoiding dangerous enemy wells. What starts as a simple concept evolves into a strategic dance of orbital mechanics, creating unique procedural art with every playthrough.

How to Play

Controls

Arrow Keys: Move your gravity well (blue circles)
Goal: Guide all particles to collect the pulsing green targets
Avoid: Red enemy gravity wells that destroy particles on contact

Game Mechanics

Your Gravity Well (Blue)

Attracts nearby particles with gravitational force
Move strategically to create orbital paths
Larger radius = stronger influence

Particles (White/Cyan dots)

Affected by all gravity sources simultaneously
Leave beautiful trails showing their paths
Respawn safely when destroyed
Bounce off screen edges

Targets (Pulsing Green)

Collect all targets to advance to next level
Each collection increases your score
More targets spawn as levels progress

Enemy Wells (Red, Flashing)

Dangerous gravity sources that destroy particles
Automatically disappear after 6 seconds
Flash faster as their timer runs down
Show countdown dots in final 1.5 seconds

Visual Features

Particle Trails: Beautiful flowing lines that visualize gravitational forces
Pulsing Effects: Dynamic visual feedback for all interactive elements
Procedural Art: Each playthrough creates unique orbital patterns
Smooth Physics: Carefully tuned gravity simulation with velocity dampening