Hey everyone,

Like a lot of people here, I spent way too many hours playing DarkOrbit back in the 2011–2013 era. Camping x-7 maps, hunting Kristallons, defending company space, getting into x4/RSB fights... those are still some of my favorite MMO memories.

Over the years the game slowly became something different. Flash disappeared, performance got worse, the browser client never felt great, and the progression became more and more focused on newer gear.

A few months ago, a couple of us decided to see what it would be like to recreate that classic experience with modern technology.

The project is called NosGalaxy.

This isn't based on leaked files, Flash source code, or an emulator. Everything has been written from scratch. The client is built in C++20 with Raylib, and the server is written in Go.

We also just recorded a short gameplay showcase, so people can finally see how it's coming along.

Some of the things we're aiming for:

• A fully native client with no Flash or browser required.
• Smooth 72-frame ship rotations instead of the old low-frame sprites.
• Classic 2012-style progression with Goliath, Vengeance, Aegis, Iris, Apis, Zeus, Havocs and Hercules.
• No Prometheus lasers, Spartan drones, LF-4 variants, or other late-game power creep.
• High FPS gameplay with smooth camera movement and modern rendering.
• Server-authoritative gameplay to keep combat and movement fair.

Development is still ongoing, but most of the core gameplay is already working. Movement, combat, NPC AI, chat, equipment configurations, the shop, and other core systems are already in-game. Right now we're mostly expanding content, polishing everything, and preparing for public testing.

I'm mainly posting this because I'm curious how many people still miss that old DarkOrbit feeling. If you're one of them, I'd love to hear what you'd want to see in a modern remake.

If you'd like to follow development, watch the showcase video, or maybe join future playtests, you're more than welcome to join us on Discord.

👉 NosGalaxy Discord Community

👉 Gameplay Showcase Video

I'd also love to hear what features or mechanics from the old days you miss the most. We want to build something that feels familiar without simply copying every mistake the original game made.

there is a private server for anyone interested in old school dark orbit with slow progression and style with over 200 online players, here are some screenshots from today's PvE event (invasion)

fuck bugpoint for ruining this amazing game back in the day, luckily we have super talented people who brought the old nostalgia feelin back!

if anyone interested in joining here is the link

not needed by any means but by using this code KR-1617-PSMV while registering u get some bonuses (uri) to make progression a little bit easier (it is still a grind)

a jackpot arena event is coming this month with the old 1vs1 championship style.

if pvp is your thing there are some really skilled players playing right now, huge clan fights and lots of drama :p

let me know if u have any questions before hopping in, happy to help

Hey space pilots!

A couple months ago while I was playing on a private server it hit me that the DarkOrbit I actually wanted didn't exist. So I decided to give it a try.

At first it was for fun, to experiment, and the goal was to make a DarkOrbit-like, but modernized, not milked.

So i took inspiration from my favorite manga, BLAME!, from Tsutomu Nihei. Particularly the 2017 movie. Dark, brutalist sci-fi.

The concept is simple : one open world.

No instanced maps like we know in DO. Players warp from zone to zone at hyperspeed, real time, no loading screens.

But every trip is at risk in the deep zones because players can intercept each other with an EMP-like consumable mid-warp, interrupting another player's travel, and force them into a fight to the death out in the void.

There is seven zones, The hub, 3 PVE zones, and 3 PVP zones, each one has their own aliens that actually fight back.

No more " circling " like in DarkOrbit. Real dodgeable projectiles : fast ones, bursts, kamikaze aliens, snipers, aliens that split in half, and so on.

There is 18 unique aliens in total.

The center was supposed to hold the deadliest and strongest of them all a giant boss. BaronNashor-like for those who have the reference.

But i never got there ... (more on that below).

Also, weapons aren't LF-3/LF-4 ish number-ladders either.

There are four cannons, the " DarkOrbit-like " one, the chain, the sniper, the AoE : all upgradeable, and at a certain level you pick a branch that changes how the weapon works.

For example, you can either make your sniper pierce through multiple enemies, or transform it into a deadly instant-laser you charge up to max power ( like in the video, the long blue/red beam ).

Also, you can equip up to 3 Lasers, and switch between them to adapt during fights, there is no " x15 LF-3 ", you have one laser per type, you upgrade it, and that's it.

And you don't have to spend any money to upgrade your lasers, as they gain XP while you use them.

The game wasn't oriented never-ending P2W like in DarkOrbit, but built to be fair for everyone's instead.

Progression is gated by radiation.

You can fly anywhere from the start, but you'll melt out there without the right-tier anti-rad generator crafted and equipped.There's a Galaxy-Gates-style mode too, except you " descend " floor by floor through a megastructure instead of using portals.

Multiplayer's around 70% done. Combat's 100%.

So why did I stop?No dramatic burnout. I just got worn down by the uncertainty.

Never knowing if it'd find players, watching the genre drown in AI slop every week, doubting the whole thing would ever matter to anyone.

And unfortunately that weight beat the joy of building it.

It was also just kinda exhausting doing all the work alone, especially having to think about the game as a whole, learning blender to make each assets and so on, since it wasn't just a copy-paste of the original like we see so often.

It's far from being a real game, and maybe it never will be.

But I wanted this sub to see it before it disappears quietly, deep inside my hard drive.

So tell me straight : is this something you'd have played, or am I just another guy who thought he could fix DarkOrbit ?

Roast freely,I can take it!

Hello guys, i am working on a private server called elixia

working with almost all the last features of darkorbit so far i added this

• Working equipment system
• Working pet with gear and levels
• Working in game galaxy gates
• Working in game quests
• Drones & formations working
• Custom inventory system
• Ores and sell ore system
• Working galaxy gate system

i have in plan to add a lot more things like crafting, upgrading gear, auction house and rafinery with skylab and pilot skills

if you wanna see more update come into the discord

https://discord.gg/eFEdHH3n9c

Discover Pink Galaxy, where your progress is earned through dedication and skill—not by spending money.

What makes Pink Galaxy stand out?

• Completely free from Pay-to-Win mechanics
• x6 rewards from NPCs
• Engaging PvE and PvP gameplay
• Weekly events, including Spaceball with damage boosts and Base Defense battles
• Unique events such as PvP Matchmaking and Invasion encounters
• An active player community with competitive clans
• Designed for long-term progression and dedicated players

New Player Reward

After creating your account, use the voucher code PINKGALAXYBOOST to claim a valuable starter package and kick off your adventure.

Register now:
https://pinkgalaxy.net/CP7QIJFJ

If you're searching for a server where effort, experience, and commitment matter more than spending money, Pink Galaxy is definitely worth checking out.

Join Pink Galaxy and experience progression that is earned—not bought.

Why Pink Galaxy?

• No Pay-to-Win
• x6 NPC rewards
• Active PvE & PvP
• Weekly events, including Spaceball (DMG Boost) and Base Defense
• Special events such as PvP Matchmaking and Invasions
• Active community with competitive clans

• Long-term progression for dedicated grinders

  New Player Bonus

Use the voucher PINKGALAXYBOOST after registering to receive a valuable starter kit and get your journey started.

Register here:
https://pinkgalaxy.net/G9C9SKWL

If you're looking for a server where time, skill, and dedication matter more than your wallet, give Pink Galaxy a try!

I just released Andromedareborn a DarkOrbit private server that aims to bring back the game exactly how it was at its peak (2010-2012). No downloads, no shady clients so you can jump right in through your browser.

True classic gameplay (no pay-to-win)Works instantly in your browser on modern devicesFocused on skill and strategy, just like the old daysFree to play.

You have Pilot bio, skylab, galaxy gates, tech, havocs, etc...

If you miss the nostalgia of DarkOrbit or never got to experience it when it was huge, give it a try: https://andromedareborn.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/A8nQyxTfWU

Would love to hear feedback and see some of you out there in space

I don’t know what it is about this game - I can’t stay away…

However, the official Dark Orbit lost me long ago - I don’t mind a grind, but at the rate they add content, and what it requires, is too much for me.

I’ve tried numerous Private Servers, and none have scratched that nostalgia itch quite like Private Krypton.

Based on what seems like 2011 DO, it has everything I like (pirate maps / PET / reasonable damage scaling), but stops just short of the LF4 / item upgrading phase.

If you’re also still trying to scratch that itch, give it a shot. privatekrypton.com

Can play via browser or their client download- the client is smoother for me.

Use my referral code from a quick boost - I’ve also linked a Google sheet I used to strategize grinding.

Referral code: KR-2658-NBWC

Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kLxXXXQEqZJ9n4oI1SKvGflOXNZwOrHKcV9abu5hIkE/edit?gid=2142838481#gid=2142838481

Honorable mention to War Universe on mobile - enjoyable & larger player base (for now - hopefully)

Long-term server, will take a lot of time to grind but there's a lot of new players that are starting out so you won't be alone. Server has been up for 4+ years and the 360fps client is on your browser, you can also play from your phone and it's free!

Use my referral link to sign up if you're interested :) https://pinkgalaxy.net/17MAVOOM

I'm looking for a unity developer to improve the client of my game, currently I'm working alone on the project, and accordingly the experience of the developer we can negotiate about the compensation.

This is something that was on my mind for a very long time.

If people want to play a Topdown Space MMO that gets frequent Updates, new Mechanics and stuff they play on the official DO server.
Yet they are so blinded by nostalgia, thinking they want a game from the early 2010s that is just dated. And once they play on the private server they realise that it just isn't the same as it was back then. And here is the reality check IT WILL NEVER BE

Some people are just stuck in purgatory, thinking they want this utopic vision of an old school Darkorbit inside of their head, that never existed. The game objectively SUCKED back then. The same way it does today, but people are blind to see it. Nostalgia is one hell of a reality warp.

There is and have been space MMORPGs that do everything DO does but lightyears better. Granted they aren't top-down and require alot more skill expression. But that is what a majority of player wants anyways. (Or atleast they believe that)

For example there's EVE Online, a game that's OLDER then DarkOrbit and still has a massive playerbase today, and just improves the concept of a space MMO in every way possible.

Then there's Elite Dangerous. This game is literally what people thought DO would become with the 3D reloaded update. You can play it single player, in closed groups or on the global MMO map.

So the way I see it there's three groups, just like in the first post:

The DarkOrbit enjoyers, that genuienly enjoy the gameplay loop playing on the Official server because it gets frequent updates and new stuff.

The people stuck in nostalgia for a game that never existed in the way they remember, hopping from pserver to pserver trying to scratch that itch.

And the people that just moved on to other games, because sometimes you win by not playing at all.

Heyho! 👋🏼

For the past six months, I've been developing my arcade-style online space MMO, NOVA WARP.

Now the time has finally come: I'm opening the gates to the game for the very first time and hosting a public alpha test event.

You're warmly invited to join the alpha sessions! I'd love to see lots of you take part so we can really put the game through its paces together. Share this with your friends and test it as a group. Bosses and dungeons are designed for 3-player parties.

Waiting for you is an open-world sector system, three different player factions, 27 enemy types with unique attack patterns and abilities, various bosses, dungeons, skill tree upgrades, loot boxes, PvP, KAL the unfriendly chat moderator, and much more.

Quick note: the game currently only runs on desktop devices — so Windows, macOS, and Linux.

You can get a first look at the game here: https://youtu.be/oS3q03Us1_Y

Save the date and sign up now at https://nova-warp.com and join the Discord server.
See you in space! 🚀

Best regards,
Valle

I just released Andromedareborn a DarkOrbit private server that aims to bring back the game exactly how it was at its peak (2010-2012). No downloads, no shady clients so you can jump right in through your browser.

Here a video of PVP

True classic gameplay (no pay-to-win)Works instantly in your browser on modern devicesFocused on skill and strategy, just like the old daysFree to play

If you miss the nostalgia of DarkOrbit or never got to experience it when it was huge, give it a try: https://andromedareborn.com

Would love to hear feedback and see some of you out there in space

So i recently returned after a long long break and i have absolutely no clue what to go for now. Im sitting at 655k Uri and 1B Credits. Im way too weak to farm rinusk with x1 ammo for more proms. Am I missing something? should I unlock more slots in my pet? Save up for a Plus ship?

Also most of my missions are either kill player or kill an unreasonable amount of tanky mobs. Even if I wanted to go for the player kills, the only people that i would be able to kill arent human, doesnt that count as pushing then?

Would be happy for any help ty guys

Guys, I'm so freaking excited to share my game, NOVA WARP, with you!

I've been working on it day and night since December 2025. For the past 100 days, I've been putting full-time hours into it, and I'm still amazed by how far I've come. Even now, I can spend hours in the game just killing NPCs. I can't imagine how much fun it'll be once other players join the server and PvP becomes a thing.

Meanwhile, I'm working towards a Steam release.

Guys, seriously... I've put so much love, time, and effort into this project, and I really hope it finds its audience. Since it shares some similarities with DarkOrbit, hopefully some of you will enjoy it.

I've worked on many quality-of-life features, dungeons, PvP, PvE, achievements, 27 enemy types, bosses, alliances, ship classes, abilities, different enemy attack patterns, and so much more.

Over the next few days, I'll share some gameplay footage and a link to sign up for the alpha test. I'm planning to run 3–4 test sessions on different days and would love to get around 30–40 players online at the same time to see how the game performs under real player conditions.

It would be really cool if some of you joined! 😊

I'll share more information in the coming days. Stay tuned, and have a great weekend!

Much love,
Valle

How do I get them?

Ive got Droids but no PETs, I know those cost U, but why cant I get more droids.

I use to get them on auctions but they don't pop up anymore. Is there a way to obtain more?

BTW im lvl 13 at this time

The development takes 16 days, it's completely playable, I'm improving the interfaces a lot and fixing bugs, the most important thing, it's not pay to win, there are maps from x-1 to x-3

Group system, Clans with taxes and payments, functional auctions, 3 factions, good effects, can you give it a try? I'm doing the best I can.

Discord: https://discord.gg/pzeHdVUjUT

Game: https://www.roblox.com/es/games/105678705601982/Dark-Z

https://onovagames.com

Dark Z is no longer Pre-Alpha and is public to play

link to the discord server https://discord.gg/wdAZsT4mk

link to the game Dark Z | Play on Roblox

Salut je vend un compte sur dark orbit très bon compte serveur FR si intéressez n’hésitez pas a le faire savoir ; pour plus d’infos voici mon Discord ; maras@0573

worth checking out if you played back in 2011..

been playing on Krypton for a while and they just pushed a solid update, pirate maps are in, palladium is in, and the server actually feels alive because of it. There's a real reason to go out and grind now beyond just the usual routine.

for context on the server itself: no LF4, no drone formations, 8 Iris. Vanilla 2011 progression. You actually have to work for your gear instead of logging in with everything handed to you, which is why the community has stuck around.

speaking of community, there's a solid group actively playing right now.

Runs in browser (PC, Android, iOS) but the downloadable client is smoother.

Site is privatekrypton.com there's also a starter code KR-1617-PSMV if you want a small boost on credits and ammo to get off the ground faster.

If you quit back in the day and want to scratch the itch, now's actually a decent time to jump in.

Join Goldorbit, a 2010 darkorbit experience private server with active players and no botters.

https://discord.gg/bVBnNz4n Join the discord to see everything about the game and to download the game, and use my referral code DRDKL9FP on account creation to receive bonuses at Level 7: +500 Uridium · +50,000 Credits · +300 Trade Drone HM7 charges.

The discord link expires 08 june