Node Farm

There is a drastically disappointing "tutorial" at the beginning that doesn't do a good job of teaching the unique, and frustrating mechanics of the game, that are often unintuitive at best.

Node Farm developed and published by ByerN is a deceptively simple automation sandbox that reinterprets the idea of farming through a logic-driven, node-based system. Rather than focusing on manual planting and harvesting, the game turns agriculture into a problem of design and efficiency, asking players to build interconnected networks that produce, process, and distribute resources with minimal intervention. What begins as a calm, almost cozy experience gradually reveals itself as a puzzle of optimization, where every connection matters and every inefficiency becomes visible over time. The core gameplay loop revolves around placing and linking nodes, each of which performs a specific function—gathering raw materials, transporting items, refining resources, or selling outputs. Early setups are straightforward, often involving a few simple connections to get crops moving from one stage to another. As the game progresses, however, these networks grow more intricate, requiring careful planning to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth flow. The satisfaction comes not from speed or action, but from watching a well-designed system operate seamlessly, transforming raw inputs into finish…

very good game!

Unless I'm completely missing the point - steep steep steeeeeep learning curve. Or it's trying too hard to go against the grain of traditional factory mgmt. IDK but either way, not fun Surface level it's deceptively simple but past the tutorial stages gotta rework everything every 30 minutes because something breaks or is unoptimized or wont fit. Like it'll send sand across the map to bounce off my chefs but won't send jars like what?

Super cute little game. I love that this was a submission for a gam jam and is now published. Its really fun it is a logic game though. I have had fun. Perfect? heck no. fun? absolutely. Simple yet can make you use your noodle.

At this stage I cannot recommend this game. Loved the concept but a few things ruined this for me. Gameplay - Unsure at this stage Controls - Horrible and hard to do things While I didn't play much, you should take my review as a first impressions review. A few suggestions. Easy controls like Ctrl+C , Ctrl+v, Delete. If you're going to do an automation game you have to get the controls right... Get rid of the hold to move. You could put a move symbol on the nodes to do this better and even connection points. Great game and concept as you need to maximise space for the game, just needs to be easier to control.