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Anode

A falling-block puzzle game where color chains trigger cascading explosions

Kittehface Software · Released Oct 5, 2015

ActionCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 93
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Dec 12, 2015
Minimum PC
3D with 512Mb
Full requirements

What is Anode?

You rotate and drop colored pieces in a 2D falling-block puzzle, then use detonators to clear matching chains. Mission Mode sets randomly generated objectives, while local competitive matches let you send blocks and disruptive items to an opponent.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy puzzle games that get faster as you play
  • +you want two players to share one keyboard

Not for you if...

  • −you want to clear blocks by completing full rows

What players say

87% of 93 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategy of linking different colors and timing power-ups. The most common complaint is the lack of online multiplayer.

Screenshots and trailer

Anode screenshot 1

Anode system requirements

Minimum: 3D with 512Mb.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1.5GHz Processor
Graphics
3D graphics card with 512Mb

Recommended

Processor
2GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
3D graphics card with 1024Mb

Does Anode have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Anode run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
33
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish.

Does Anode use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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