Comparison

Shadow Node vs Cyberspace Hacker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow Node

Features
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Welcome to Shadow Node – the ultimate hacker idle experience. You are an elite hacker on a mission to infiltrate global networks, breach high-security servers, and mine valuable data fragments. Your ultimate goal? The legendary Shadow Node—a network so secretive it is only spoken of in whispers on the deepest dark web forums. Are you ready to bring the digital world to its knees? FEATURES Progressive Hacking Network Work your way up from simple local networks to complex government databases. Every successful hack brings you closer to the top of the digital food chain. Idle Gameplay: Your Botnet Never Sleeps Progress even while you’re offline. Your scripts automatically gather data fragments while you're away. Return to collect massive rewards—perfect for hackers on the go. Deep Upgrade System Invest in cutting-edge hacking tools, AI assistants, massive botnets, and quantum processors. Optimize your mining rate with hundreds of unique upgrades. Strategic Prestige System Perform a strategic reset to unlock permanent bonuses and multipliers. Plan your ascension carefully to exponentially increase your earning potential. Milestones & Achievements Complete challenging objectives to unlock legendary Dark Matter upgrades that fundamentally transform your gameplay. Immersive Cyberpunk Atmosphere Experience an atmospheric soundtrack and a dark aesthetic designed to pull you deep into the world of cybercrime. HIGHLIGHTS Offline Progression: Your mining operations run 24/7. Fully Customizable: Tweak visual effects, haptic feedback, and choose from multiple languages. Mobile Optimized: Smooth gameplay and intuitive touch controls. PREMIUM MODE (Optional) Maximize your efficiency with the Premium Upgrade: 2x Mining Rate: Double the speed of your data extraction. Ad-Free: No interruptions, just pure hacking. Instant Boosts: Get immediate payouts with zero delays. Leave no trace. Download Shadow Node now and begin your ascent to hacker stardom!

About

Cyberspace Hacker

Features
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Jack in. The network is hostile. Cyberspace Hacker is a strategic deck-building roguelite set in a neon-soaked digital underworld. You're a lone hacker navigating a web of fortified servers, dangerous AI constructs, and corrupt systems — armed with nothing but your cyberdeck and the programs you find along the way. Build your deck, hack the grid Choose which programs to run each turn. Deal damage, bypass firewalls, exploit weaknesses, and paralyze enemies before they shut you down. Every battle rewards you with new loot — powerful one-time tools, permanent upgrades, and rare tech that changes how you play. Strategic depth, fast to play Each node on the network map is a decision. Fight through guards, visit codesmiths to upgrade your deck, or find hidden stashes of contraband software. No two runs play the same. Features • Handcrafted cyberpunk aesthetic with a full soundtrack • 40+ loot items across 6 rarity tiers • Stackable effects — weaken, strengthen, paralyze and more • Boss encounters with unique mechanics • Permanent progression between runs • Optimized for both phone and tablet

Screenshots

Shadow Node4 screens
Cyberspace Hacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyberspace Hacker at none against Shadow Node's 1. Cyberspace Hacker also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cyberspace Hacker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Node ships an update weekly, Cyberspace Hacker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Shadow Node versus Cyberspace Hacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow NodeCyberspace Hacker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)WHA AB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Node

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

Cyberspace Hacker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Node free?
Shadow Node is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyberspace Hacker free?
Cyberspace Hacker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow Node or Cyberspace Hacker have ads?
Shadow Node shows ads; Cyberspace Hacker does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Node or Cyberspace Hacker?
Shadow Node ships an update weekly, and Cyberspace Hacker every 9 days. Most recently, Shadow Node was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cyberspace Hacker on October 10, 2026.

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