Holding Pattern

Fun little game. Was absolutely hooked for the 6~8 hours of gameplay. 100% achievement wasn't that great, I just used an autoclicker to replay stages as there wasn't anything new to do. Absolutely worth it to scratch the short incremental itch.

Fun game for the price. I was sad when it ended.

Great game overall, a little rough around the edges but I wasn't expecting this much out of it to begin with, I wish there was more ascensions so I can keep the campaign going.

Fun Incremental game... Love it

Holding Pattern is an incremental strategy game with roguelike elements that proves compelling gameplay does not require flashy visuals or an elaborate narrative. Developed and published by Orange Acorn Games, it places players in charge of defending a lone planet against relentless waves of hostile forces while steadily building an increasingly powerful defensive network. The game's premise is straightforward, but its mechanics gradually unfold into a satisfying progression system that rewards experimentation and long-term planning. By blending idle progression with active decision-making, it creates a gameplay loop that is both accessible to newcomers and engaging enough to keep genre veterans invested. At the heart of the experience is a constant cycle of destroying enemy ships, collecting resources, and reinvesting those earnings into stronger defenses and new capabilities. Every improvement has a noticeable impact, whether it comes in the form of additional moons, upgraded weapons, or abilities that dramatically alter combat performance. Rather than forcing players into a single optimal strategy, the game encourages them to explore different upgrade paths and discover powerfu…

Very good game, thoroughly enjoyed myself! Especially the discovery of new abilities. Some are awesome, others totally unexpected but always fun and exciting. The only downside I found is that after a while you become so OP that there's not much to do besides waiting to pulverise the enemy. Wished the enemy scaled a little more along with the player. But can't wait to see more from the dev! Definitely Recommend!