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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 »)
2,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

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 · 4 h played3111
« Entertaining for a few hours. Maybe not highly replayable, but I replay it anyway. »
👍 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 4 h played2
« Cool and short game about busting nodes. »
👍 anonymous review · 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 · 4 h played
« good game but really too short for that kind of game »
👎 anonymous review · 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 · 3 h played
« A more boring version of another incremental you've probably already played. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« just straight up boring gameplay stays the same, upgrades are barely noticeable »
👎 anonymous review · 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 · 3 h played
« trop court environ 4h pour le 100% B.O sympas sans plus »
👍 anonymous review · 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 · 4 h played3111
« good game but really too short for that kind of game »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Entertaining for a few hours. Maybe not highly replayable, but I replay it anyway. »
👍 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 3 h played1
« A more boring version of another incremental you've probably already played. »
👎 anonymous review · 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 · 4 h played2
« just straight up boring gameplay stays the same, upgrades are barely noticeable »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Cool and short game about busting nodes. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 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 · 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 · 4 h played
« trop court environ 4h pour le 100% B.O sympas sans plus »
👍 anonymous review · 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: 3.8 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 : 87% positive87Jul

% 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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