Choose Arrows
Choose Arrows if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arrows launched in 2021.
Arrows vs Network Nodes
Arrows and Network Nodes both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Arrows (2021) is 4 years older than Network Nodes (2025). Arrows is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Network Nodes (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Network Nodes
Choose Network Nodes if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Network Nodes launched in 2025.
Both Arrows and Network Nodes sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Arrows |  Network Nodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elton Silva | Past Progress |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Arrows (2021) is 4 years older than Network Nodes (2025).
- Arrows is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Network Nodes (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Arrows vs Network Nodes — FAQ
- Should I play Arrows or Network Nodes first?
- If you want chronology, Arrows (2021) came out before Network Nodes (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Arrows and Network Nodes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.