App Store ratings
81
0.0% no change vs Aug 8, 2026- Average rating
- 4.4
Mobile game · 2020
Nodeshifter
Nodeshifter is a modern, roguelike arcade game that pits you against an invading horde of Kryptorians in the single most deadly offensive launched against the forces of humankind — through the computer! So get your power gloves out because you’ve been approved to pilot a state-of-the-art Nodeshifter digital vessel. Each Nodeshifter comes fully equipped with a rapidly orbiting Node capable of summoning destruction at a scale the likes of which has been heretofore unseen. Ok so maybe the Nodeshifter isn't exactly that advanced… and yes maybe the weapon systems are a little crude but don’t worry along the way you will pick up a number of upgrades to make smashing aliens easier. Sure, it may be in pixels, but that doesn’t make it any less metal. To become a Star Defender pilot takes guts, skill, and bravery. But if you are selected to be a part of this elite alien fighting space force then your name will be etched in the stars of valor forever. Power-Up Your Play Style: Acquire unique and game-changing Enhancements for your Shifter that will dramatically alter your strategy and play style for the run. Try out new combinations for punishing results. Even Loss is Progress: Pick up Saalt from your fallen foes to purchase Cassettes that will give you a competitive advantage in future runs. These power-ups are permanent upgrades that can be chosen to better fit your uniquely preferred play style and preference. New Paths of Destruction Every Time: Every level of Nodeshifter is dynamically generated so that your pixel carnage is fresh every time you play. It’s so timeless, it’s practically undead! A Unique World to Explore: I mean, “explore” is a loaded word here, but there’s a story and everything. And it kinda rules? Think you have what it takes to beat the hardest game known to mankind? Join the journey of a galactic lifetime and play Nodeshifter today!
Estimated daily players
~2400.0% no change vs one week ago
Range 24–1.5K
Estimated total players
~4,9000.0% no change vs one week ago
Range 2.4K–9.7K
Estimates, not counts — nobody publishes real player numbers for mobile games, so these are modelled from public signals. How we work them out
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Player estimates
Nobody publishes how many people play Nodeshifter, so these figures are modelled from the public counts on App Store, Twitch. Each count stands in a roughly known ratio to a population — one Play rating per ~45 players, one Steam review per ~35 owners — and the estimates below combine those readings, weighted by how much each source can be trusted to speak for the whole game. Read the range as the answer and the headline as its middle.
Estimated daily players
~240
0.0% no change vs one week agoRange 24 – 1.5K
No source reports a live count for this game, so this is a share of the total player base — a genre assumption rather than an observation, which is why the range is wide.
Estimated total players
~4,900
0.0% no change vs one week agoRange 2.4K – 9.7K
Everyone who has ever played, from the cumulative counts: store ratings and installs, Steam reviews, members and subscribers.
Estimated total players over time
2 readings · last 2 days
Average estimated players per month
| Month | Estimated total players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ~4,900 | — |
Community activity
Last checked Aug 9, 2026
Store signals
How many people have rated, reviewed or installed Nodeshifter where it is sold.
Community signals
How many people gather around Nodeshifter outside the stores — members, subscribers and live viewers.
Not tracked for Nodeshifter: Google Play, Steam, Discord, Reddit, YouTube. A platform appears here once the game has a link to it — most mobile games have no Steam port or subreddit, so a gap is normal rather than a sign the game is small.
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How many people play Nodeshifter?
We estimate that about 4,900 people have played Nodeshifter — plausibly between 2.4K and 9.7K. Around 240 of them play on a given day, in a range of 24 and 1.5K. Both figures are modelled from public counts on App Store and Twitch rather than published by the developer, so read them as a scale rather than as a headcount.
Is Nodeshifter still active?
Yes. Nodeshifter is holding steady — it measured within a percent of where it was a week ago. We recheck every source daily, and the charts on this page show each platform's readings over time.
How are the Nodeshifter player estimates worked out?
Nobody publishes player counts for mobile games, so we infer them. Each public count we can read is converted into a population using a documented ratio — roughly one Google Play rating per 45 people who played, one Steam review per 35 owners, one Discord member per 40 players — and the live counts (Steam concurrents, members online, Twitch viewers) are converted the same way into a daily figure. Those separate estimates are then averaged in proportion to how much each source can be trusted, which is why sources that disagree widen the published range instead of cancelling out. This page is built on 2 readings taken since August 8, 2026.
When was Nodeshifter released?
Nodeshifter was released on September 29, 2020 for Android and iOS.
What platforms is Nodeshifter available on?
Nodeshifter is available on Android and iOS. You can get it from App Store (iPhone).