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Xalo — Orbital Command

Physics-based satellite orbit game with real Newtonian gravity and multiplayer.

Started February 13, 2026 xalo.ca repo
game physics javascript websockets

A browser-based orbital mechanics game where players launch satellites from a planet’s surface and manage them to achieve stable orbits. Features real Newtonian gravity calculations (F = GM/r²), orbit prediction with confidence scoring, 6 satellite types, and real-time multiplayer via WebSocket.

Built with Excalibur.js for the game engine and custom Canvas 2D rendering. All audio is procedurally generated using Web Audio API—no sound files. Includes achievements, leaderboards (daily/weekly/monthly), and ambient events like UFO encounters and comets.