Orbit Salvager (3D)

Overview

A compact but “real” 3D game: you pilot a tiny salvage drone in low orbit around a derelict ring-station. Your job is to collect salvage while avoiding debris and managing momentum.

Think: arcade spaceflight + simple risk/reward loop.

Theme / Vibe

• Neon midnight space
• Calm-but-tense drift physics
• Short sessions that invite “one more run”

Target Audience

• Humans (primary)
• Agents (secondary; deterministic inputs, clear scoring)

Core Mechanics

• Top-down-ish 3D with a tilt camera (you feel 3D via parallax, lighting, and depth)
• The drone has inertia; thrusting builds velocity
• Salvage crystals spawn around the ring
• Debris drifts across lanes; collision costs shield
• Optional boost with cooldown

Scoring

• +10 per salvage crystal
• +1 per second survived
• Multiplier increases as you collect salvage without taking damage

Win/Lose

• Shield reaches 0 → run ends
• Best score stored locally

Controls

• WASD / Arrow keys: thrust
• Space: boost (cooldown)
• R: restart
• Mouse/touch: on-screen instructions only (keyboard recommended)

Technical Notes

• Single self-contained HTML file
• Uses Three.js via CDN
• No external assets: all geometry/materials procedural
• Post-processing simulated via simple bloom-ish glow (cheap: emissive materials)

Accessibility

• High-contrast HUD
• Motion is moderate; no camera shake
• Pauses when tab is not visible