# Games like Nodebuster

> The closest matches to Nodebuster: Antivirus PROTOCOL, Click and Conquer, DEFRAG, Max Manos, and Digseum. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Antivirus PROTOCOL](https://imho.run/games/3716650/antivirus-protocol) — Shares wave based survival and skill tree progression with Nodebuster. 211 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3716650/)
2. [Click and Conquer](https://imho.run/games/3267900/click-and-conquer) — Shares wave based survival and idle progression with Nodebuster. 1,338 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3267900/)
3. [DEFRAG](https://imho.run/games/4028640/defrag) — Shares skill tree progression and boss fights with Nodebuster. 177 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4028640/)
4. [Max Manos](https://imho.run/games/3428620/max-manos) — Shares combo based combat and skill tree progression with Nodebuster. 342 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3428620/)
5. [Digseum](https://imho.run/games/3361470/digseum) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Nodebuster. 6,090 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3361470/)
6. [Space Rock Breaker](https://imho.run/games/4035270/space-rock-breaker) — Shares wave based survival and combo based combat with Nodebuster. 1,768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4035270/)
7. [Minutescape](https://imho.run/games/3327170/minutescape) — Shares idle progression and skill tree progression with Nodebuster. 346 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3327170/)
8. [Xenosensory](https://imho.run/games/4037830/xenosensory) — Shares loadout customization and idle progression with Nodebuster. 122 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4037830/)
9. [Row Divers](https://imho.run/games/2572300/row-divers) — Also Experimental and Clicker, like Nodebuster. 127 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2572300/)
10. [Lyca](https://imho.run/games/3421300/lyca) — Shares skill tree upgrades and idle progression with Nodebuster. 612 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3421300/)
11. [Loot Loop](https://imho.run/games/3972320/loot-loop) — Also Clicker and Idler, like Nodebuster. 265 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3972320/)
12. [Journey to Incrementalia](https://imho.run/games/3147430/journey-to-incrementalia) — A frequent pick in Nodebuster players' libraries, and another RPG. 708 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3147430/)
13. [Outhold](https://imho.run/games/3767740/outhold) — Shares skill tree progression and meta progression with Nodebuster. 749 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3767740/)
14. [Incredicer](https://imho.run/games/3929760/incredicer) — A frequent pick in Nodebuster players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,676 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3929760/)
15. [Piñata Go Boom](https://imho.run/games/3269180/pinata-go-boom) — Shares wave based survival and skill tree progression with Nodebuster. 458 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3269180/)
16. [Idle Tower Defense](https://imho.run/games/3054090/idle-tower-defense) — Also Clicker and Abstract, like Nodebuster. 74 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3054090/)
17. [Rock Crusher](https://imho.run/games/3456800/rock-crusher) — Shares idle progression and upgrade system with Nodebuster. 221 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3456800/)
18. [Upload Labs](https://imho.run/games/3606890/upload-labs) — Shares idle progression and meta progression with Nodebuster. 3,951 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3606890/)
19. [Keep on Mining!](https://imho.run/games/3769130/keep-on-mining) — A frequent pick in Nodebuster players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,877 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3769130/)
20. [A Game About Feeding A Black Hole](https://imho.run/games/3694480/a-game-about-feeding-a-black-hole) — Shares upgrade system with Nodebuster. 1,655 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694480/)
21. [All Aboard! The Train Defense Express](https://imho.run/games/3359200/all-aboard-the-train-defense-express) — Shares wave based survival and idle progression with Nodebuster. 145 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3359200/)
22. [castle idler](https://imho.run/games/4082900/castle-idler) — Shares idle progression and skill tree progression with Nodebuster. 59 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4082900/)
23. [Trainatic](https://imho.run/games/3208560/trainatic) — Shares wave based survival and idle progression with Nodebuster. 545 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3208560/)
24. [Gridkeeper](https://imho.run/games/3536380/gridkeeper) — Shares idle progression and upgrade system with Nodebuster. 127 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3536380/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3107330&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3107330&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3107330&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3107330
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3107330
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nodebuster

Nodebuster is a 2024 incremental strategy game developed and published by Goblobin that combines active-incremental gameplay with combo-based combat and boss fights. Set in a cyberpunk and futuristic arcade-style environment with neon aesthetics, it features grind-based progression through a skill tree with loadout customization. Reviewers highlight the clean and polished gameplay loop, fast-paced reflex challenges, and meaningful upgrade paths that keep numbers steadily increasing. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and relaxing, noting it pairs well with listening to music or watching content. Priced at $2.99, the game supports short burst sessions with a chill difficulty setting and is playable on Steam Deck. On Steam, it holds a 97% positive rating from over 10,000 reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3107330
- **Developer:** Goblobin
- **Publisher:** Goblobin
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 13, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3107330/nodebuster)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3107330&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3107330/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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