Alternative to NYT Vertex: Try Nodes
Love NYT Vertex? Nodes is a calming daily vertex game where you connect dots to form triangles and reveal beautiful puzzle drawings. It's perfect with a podcast or audiobook.
Sadly, NYTimes Vertex has been discontinued — the last official puzzle was published on August 29, 2024. But the joy of daily triangle puzzles lives on in Nodes.
Why Choose Nodes Over NYT Vertex?
- Free to play daily without a subscription
- Relaxing gameplay designed for multitasking with podcasts or audiobooks
- Simple rules — connect dots to draw triangles and reveal an image
- More puzzles with daily archives and extras
- Community-based: Join our Reddit for feedback, ideas, and updates
What Our Users Say
“Loved Vertex and hoped someone would continue those puzzles. And Nodes definitely filled the gap, and gave us more.”
“Absolutely love this app. It's taken the place of my previous daily Vertex and I'm so happy to have it.”
“Started using this app when NYT discontinued Vertex. I thought it was an ok replacement at first but... I'm really happy with Nodes!”
What Is a Vertex Game?
A vertex game is a puzzle where you connect points (vertices) to form shapes, usually triangles. The NYT Vertex puzzle — also known as the nytimes vertex — helped popularize this format, and Nodes continues it in a fun, accessible way.