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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64bit Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Vulkan 1.0 Espace disque : 100 MB d'espace disque disponible

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Nodebuster

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Released August 13, 2024
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 13,919 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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Nodebuster hooks players with a bite‑size, fast‑paced strategy loop that many call addictive. Across Steam the game enjoys an overwhelming 97% positive rating, with post‑launch feedback still at 93% positive. Short play sessions dominate, yet the few reviewers who logged over 25 hours all reported a perfect score.

What it's about: Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

In-game

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« Good game to burn an afternoon while mourning everything you lost in 2025 which was a lot and culminated in the worst year of your life and 2026 is already looking pretty bad too but hey at least we have nodebuster »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played3111
« Entertaining for a few hours. Maybe not highly replayable, but I replay it anyway. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 670 h played11
« It's a numbers go up game. Do you like dopamine? The numbers go up and you get happy brain chemicals. It is cheaper than some questionable substances and only lasts a few hours. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 3 h played1
« I think about this game all the time. One of the best albeit short incrementals with great upgrades. Very satisfying to play and finish. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played2
« Number go up. Number go up more. Number go up MORE! Scratches the itch right in the ADHD. Playing this game, it really feels like you can really do better. Absolutely worth the price, no regrets, haven't even played that long. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 6 h played1
« Cool and short game about busting nodes. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4 h played1
« good game but really too short for that kind of game »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 14 h played
« 4 / 10 Simple. fun, easy to play for the first 2 hours, after that are only grind and boring because it dont have any late game new mechanic »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« A more boring version of another incremental you've probably already played. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« just straight up boring gameplay stays the same, upgrades are barely noticeable »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Waste of time, no story no real strategy, very little changes from the beginning of the game to the end. I beat i my first session playing the game (only took 3 hours). 0/10 would not recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« J'ai fait le jeu d'une traite, le jeu est sympa, assez court, et serait peut être devenu ennuyant si il avait été plus long. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 4 h played

In players' words

« Good game to burn an afternoon while mourning everything you lost in 2025 which was a lot and culminated in the worst year of your life and 2026 is already looking pretty bad too but hey at least we have nodebuster »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played3111
« good game but really too short for that kind of game »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 14 h played
« Entertaining for a few hours. Maybe not highly replayable, but I replay it anyway. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 670 h played11
« 4 / 10 Simple. fun, easy to play for the first 2 hours, after that are only grind and boring because it dont have any late game new mechanic »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« It's a numbers go up game. Do you like dopamine? The numbers go up and you get happy brain chemicals. It is cheaper than some questionable substances and only lasts a few hours. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 3 h played1
« A more boring version of another incremental you've probably already played. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« I think about this game all the time. One of the best albeit short incrementals with great upgrades. Very satisfying to play and finish. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played2
« just straight up boring gameplay stays the same, upgrades are barely noticeable »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Number go up. Number go up more. Number go up MORE! Scratches the itch right in the ADHD. Playing this game, it really feels like you can really do better. Absolutely worth the price, no regrets, haven't even played that long. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 6 h played1
« Waste of time, no story no real strategy, very little changes from the beginning of the game to the end. I beat i my first session playing the game (only took 3 hours). 0/10 would not recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« Cool and short game about busting nodes. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4 h played1
« J'ai fait le jeu d'une traite, le jeu est sympa, assez court, et serait peut être devenu ennuyant si il avait été plus long. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=164
Value for money
98 % pos · n=40
Content / longevity
4 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
91 % pos · n=22
Graphics / art
70 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
17 % pos · n=6
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1641301222
Value for money403901
Content / longevity251321
Audio / music222002
Graphics / art10703
Story / writing6105
Performance4202
Interface / UX3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.6 h.

<2h
64 % (n=11)
2-10h
94 % (n=451)
10-25h
92 % (n=25)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
Jan 2025 : 94% positive94JanAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugOct 2025 : 89% positive89OctMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 86% positive86Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.44€1.95€2.46€2.97€3.4920252026€1.94

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 13, 2024 · All-time low: €1.94 (Jun 27, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

75,4 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 13 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 83,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay drives the praise: 130 positive mentions out of 164 total.
  • Audio receives near‑universal approval: 20 positive mentions out of 22.
  • Price is a strong selling point: 39 positive mentions out of 40.
  • Even the longest sessions are praised: 100% positive among the six reviewers who played over 25 hours.
  • Frequent keywords underline its fun factor: 'fun' appears in 26 mentions.

Weaknesses

  • Story is poorly received: only 1 positive mention versus 5 negative.
  • Content depth is lacking: 21 negative mentions out of 25 total.
  • User interface frustrates players: 3 negative mentions and no positive.
  • Performance issues are split evenly: 2 positive and 2 negative mentions.

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who enjoy quick, incremental strategy sessions and value a low price tag. Those seeking deep narrative or extensive content may find it unsatisfying.

Is Nodebuster worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 13,919 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay drives the praise. Current price: 2,99€.

Verdict

Nodebuster shines as a fun, affordable micro‑strategy experience, buoyed by strong gameplay and audio. However, its story, content breadth, and UI leave room for improvement. If you crave short, addictive loops without narrative depth, it’s a solid pick.

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Nodebuster: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

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