Orium

About Orium

Orium is a roguelite strategy game from oStairs where you run a corporate empire across dying galaxies. Released in 2026 for PC, it blends resource management, base building, and tactical combat in a universe collapsing into entropy. You pilot a spaceship, harvesting planets to hit profit targets while fending off hostile forces. The premise is bleakly humorous, capitalism as a last stand against cosmic decay. With streamlined 4X elements and procedural maps, each playthrough is a race to outmaneuver rivals before the galaxy folds.

Gameplay

Gameplay revolves around balancing resource extraction, ship upgrades, and combat. You scan planets for minerals, deploy mining rigs, and defend them from pirates or rival corps using a mix of automated turrets and manual ship battles. Turns are split into phases: planning, exploration, and combat. The roguelite aspect kicks in after losses, each death reshapes available technologies and ship layouts. Combat feels methodical, requiring precise positioning and weapon loadouts. Sessions last 15, 30 minutes, with longer campaigns for repeat runs. The challenge lies in maximizing efficiency under time pressure.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Orium 78% with a 4.5/10 average score. 67% of players complete the core story, averaging 12 hours of playtime. Community moods are polarized: 42% call it "frustrating but fair," while 29% label it "boringly repetitive." Critics praise its original concept but note clunky UI and shallow late-game content. One review states, "The premise is killer, but the execution feels undercooked." 38% of players unlock all 125 achievements, often requiring multiple runs. Positive feedback highlights the dark humor and tight combat loops.

PlayPile's Take

Orium appeals to strategy fans who like punishing resource management and roguelike risk. At $39.99, it’s a niche pick with 125 achievements to chase. While the core loop is engaging, the lack of variety in late-game systems may alienate some. Best played in short bursts, ideal for 15-minute sessions between tasks. If you enjoy tough decisions and bleak satire, it’s worth a try. But don’t expect a smooth or expansive sci-fi epic.

Storyline

The universe is dying, galaxy after galaxy but capitalism won’t wait. On board your ship, your employer S-corp expects you to meet revenue targets by exploiting every star system in your path. After all, just because the stars are fading away doesn’t mean business has to stop.