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Nodebuster

by Goblobin · 2024

Sweep your cursor over nodes, spend the bits on a huge upgrade web, go again. A tight, active, few-hour hit.

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Editor estimates, reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Suggest a correction
YesEnding
3–6hTime to finish
10%Idle (0 = active)
NoOffline progress
0Prestige layers
NoSave export
NoPlays on mobile
PaidPrice

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97%Steam positive · Overwhelmingly Positive
14,083Steam reviews

Pulled from the Steam store.

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Nodebuster: common questions

How long does it take to beat Nodebuster?

About 3–6h to reach the ending, by our estimate. Incremental playtime depends heavily on how much you leave it running, so expect most of that to be hands-on play.

Does Nodebuster have an ending?

Yes. Nodebuster has a final ending you can reach, roughly 3–6h in.

Does Nodebuster have offline progress?

No. Nodebuster only progresses while it's open. Nothing happens while you're away.

Is Nodebuster an idle game or an active one?

Active: we rate it 10 on a scale where 0 means fully active and 100 means it plays itself. You'll get the most out of it by actively playing.

Is Nodebuster still being updated?

Nodebuster is finished by design, so it doesn't need updates.

Is Nodebuster free?

No, Nodebuster is a paid game.

Where can you play Nodebuster?

Nodebuster is available on steam, but not on phones.

Can you export your Nodebuster save?

No, Nodebuster doesn't offer a save export.

What games are like Nodebuster?

Journey to Incrementalia, Breakfront and Time Survivor share the most with it. Journey to Incrementalia: also active, upgrade tree, short. All games like Nodebuster →