Choose Path
Choose Path if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Path launched in 2022.
Path vs Network Nodes
Path and Network Nodes both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Path (2022) is 3 years older than Network Nodes (2025). Path 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 you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Network Nodes launched in 2025.
Both Path and Network Nodes sit in 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
 Path |  Network Nodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sérgio dos Reis | Past Progress |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Path (2022) is 3 years older than Network Nodes (2025).
- Path is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Network Nodes (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Path vs Network Nodes — FAQ
- Should I play Path or Network Nodes first?
- If you want chronology, Path (2022) 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 Path and Network Nodes similar?
- They overlap on 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.