NODE

Buy93%

Very Positive · 215 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • Linux

Lapsus Games · 2.5D · Aug 28, 2025

Player review score
93%
Very Positive
Price
$24.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
26
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
12
Full audio0 of 12
Subtitles0 of 12

Should I buy NODE?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 27 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 122 sampled reviews

Based on 215 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 122 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
71% of themes are praise29% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
43 of 122 sampled reviews raised it
From its opening moments, the game establishes an atmosphere of mystery and tension, inviting players to uncover the truth behind an abandoned facility while mastering an innovative gameplay mechanic that rewards logic over speed.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
27 of 122 sampled reviews raised it
Beyond solving puzzles, NODE presents a thoughtful science fiction narrative centered around artificial intelligence, technological responsibility, and the consequences of past decisions.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
24 of 122 sampled reviews raised it
Effective lighting, mechanical animations, and subtle visual effects reinforce the sense of exploring an aging nuclear complex where every room carries traces of its forgotten past.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
9 of 122 sampled reviews raised it
Complementing the visuals is a restrained soundtrack filled with ambient mechanical sounds, distant alarms, and carefully placed musical themes that heighten immersion without distracting from the thoughtful gameplay.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
7 of 122 sampled reviews raised it
I feel the way the game progresses and slowly increases the difficulty is great.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay43 reviews
Story27 reviews
Graphics24 reviews
Audio9 reviews
Difficulty7 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs
71% still recommend
Optimization
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$24.99

The lowest we've tracked is $8.99.

5 points recordedtoday · $24.99

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