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The Node

A short sci-fi point-and-click adventure about forbidden time travel. Explore a facility outside normal time, solve clever puzzles, and uncover the purpose of The Node. Featuring subtle (and not that subtle) references to classic time-travel movies and TV shows.

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The Node

Time travel is possible.

That’s exactly why it must be stopped.

You wake up inside The Node — a sealed facility existing outside normal time.

It wasn’t built to explore the future.

It was built to protect the timeline.

The Node’s only purpose is to ensure that no one interferes with the past, the present, or what comes next.

But something has already gone wrong.

And now you are trapped inside the one place designed to stop time travelers.

Including you.

Classic Adventure Gameplay

The Node is a short narrative point-and-click adventure inspired by classic retro games.

Explore a mysterious location, interact with strange technology, and solve puzzles to escape from it. 

Features

  • Handcrafted puzzles that reward logic and curiosity

  • Classic point-and-click gameplay inspired by retro adventure games

  • A mysterious sci-fi story about time travel

  • A compact 15–30 minute experience designed to be completed in one sitting

  • Atmospheric environments full of secrets and clues

If you enjoy

  • Narrative sci-fi adventures

  • Time travel stories with ethical tension

  • Retro-inspired point-and-click games

  • Short but memorable indie experiences

Then The Node is waiting.

You built a time machine.

The Node was built to stop you.

And it does not grant exceptions.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur)
  • Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Metal compatible graphics
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended

Recommended

Recommended:

    Linux

    Minimum

    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or equivalent
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended

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      Game details Languages, features & support
      Publisher
      Héroes del Silicio
      Brazilian rating
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      Steam Germany rating
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      Features
      Single-player, Family Sharing
      Languages
      English, Spanish - Spain
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      Buy Verdict

      Watch — $1.99.

      Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

      ▲ ~14 days until next sale

      Value Score

      Fair Value — 73th percentile.

      Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 73th percentile. Priced as Budget at $1.99.

      ▬ Budget pricing tier

      Genre Benchmarks

      Value Ratio Top 27%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Node worth buying right now?
      Watch — $1.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
      When does The Node go on sale?
      Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
      Is The Node free to play?
      The Node costs $1.99 on Steam.
      What genre is The Node?
      The Node is a Adventure game.
      Who developed The Node?
      The Node was developed by Héroes del Silicio and published by Héroes del Silicio.
      What platforms does The Node support?
      Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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