r/netrunner
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How to think about r/netrunner
This community is dedicated to the discussion and strategy of Netrunner, a popular living card game that emphasizes asymmetrical gameplay and deep strategic elements. Members share decklists, metagame analysis, and artwork, fostering a creative environment that celebrates both competitive play and casual enjoyment. The community is currently private due to a protest against Reddit's API changes, reflecting its members' commitment to preserving their preferred tools and platforms for engagement.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically card game enthusiasts, ranging from casual players to competitive gamers. They are often tech-savvy individuals who appreciate the strategic depth of Netrunner and enjoy discussing game mechanics, deck-building strategies, and artwork. The vibe is collaborative and passionate, with members valuing creativity and innovation in gameplay.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed decklists, strategy discussions, and artwork related to Netrunner. Members appreciate in-depth analyses and creative contributions, while low-effort posts or blatant self-promotion tend to be downvoted. The community has a rhythm of regular engagement, particularly around new expansions or major tournaments, where discussions can become quite active.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing insights about game mechanics, sponsoring community events, or collaborating on content that resonates with players can be effective. However, direct advertising or promotional posts are likely to be met with skepticism, so brands should prioritize authenticity and community involvement over traditional marketing tactics.
Top keywords
What r/netrunner talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/BountyHunterSAx
- u/DDarkray
- u/r2devo
- u/NullSignalGames
- u/ProjectNISEI
- u/Unpopular_Mechanics
- u/AutoModerator
- u/LilTittyNeko
- u/steviemac2000
- u/0thMxma
- u/flamingtominohead
- u/7flamestrikes
- u/GodShapedBullet
- u/chemscribbler
- u/RedKing85
- u/theuros
- u/Myldside
- u/FroFrolfer
- u/Whitedablade
- u/Newez
- u/MacBryce
- u/Sephiroth300788
- u/thrazznos
- u/ginplays
- u/DBooshy
- u/amavric
- u/endgamedos
- u/[deleted]
- u/Orbital_Tangent
- u/CIarkness
- u/stegg88
- u/UnderstandingFlat246
- u/backspace8908
- u/friendlypuffin
- u/tehepicwin
- u/chaosof99
- u/MrProPanda
- u/aintnufincleverhere
- u/legorockman
- u/ThrowawayObserver
- u/Astymax
- u/diziple
- u/Sigouste
- u/CarcosaCitizen
- u/iFizzgig
- u/Wedgieterian
- u/Crimps_
- u/BerenPercival
- u/WaitSayThatAgain798
- u/servasky
- u/DeathByLiche
- u/XxchilibowlxX
- u/ANRmurse
- u/zombiak
- u/ShaperLord777
- u/Kelfecil
- u/AntiochRoad
- u/mRIGHTstuff
- u/KalypsoKane
- u/itsbigfoot
- u/Black-Lining
- u/CorruptDropbear
- u/DMachineRunner
- u/eanpr
- u/saifrc
- u/Hyroero
- u/dormio
- u/lostgeek
- u/kookoobah
- u/phurridog
- u/linduxed
- u/LocalExistence
- u/KSzeims
- u/Ginoalni
- u/anchoress47
- u/AdOk7296
- u/T70Ace
- u/leachrode
- u/CannibaloftheRim
- u/HazelGhost
- u/CodeMarvelous
- u/Uaturahu
- u/HTOutdoorBro
- u/rock_hard_member
- u/postinternetsyndrome
- u/ddark_1
- u/swingjunkie
- u/ludovicana
- u/rogueoperative
- u/usernameequalspants
- u/okonomichiyaki
- u/chittypuns
- u/thossi1
- u/thurn
- u/RickrageLA
- u/FoodingWithAllergies
- u/Team-Hero
- u/tsotomusic
- u/johnmollb
- u/jmarcus42
By votes
- u/BountyHunterSAx
- u/DDarkray
- u/ProjectNISEI
- u/NullSignalGames
- u/Unpopular_Mechanics
- u/flamingtominohead
- u/LilTittyNeko
- u/r2devo
- u/MacBryce
- u/chemscribbler
- u/amavric
- u/FroFrolfer
- u/Sigouste
- u/Myldside
- u/0thMxma
- u/steviemac2000
- u/Whitedablade
- u/KalypsoKane
- u/GodShapedBullet
- u/DBooshy
- u/itsbigfoot
- u/chaosof99
- u/Newez
- u/jpjandrade
- u/Sephiroth300788
- u/CorruptDropbear
- u/BuyTheSameToken
- u/RedKing85
- u/Black-Lining
- u/DMachineRunner
- u/tehepicwin
- u/friendlypuffin
- u/AutoModerator
- u/endgamedos
- u/MrProPanda
- u/danatronic
- u/CarelessPurchase692
- u/eanpr
- u/Orbital_Tangent
- u/thrazznos
- u/reddcointrader
- u/kookoobah
- u/lostgeek
- u/KyotoBliss
- u/saifrc
- u/7flamestrikes
- u/Hyroero
- u/-Alimony-
- u/alien_free_dune
- u/theuros
- u/Jagdalack
- u/just_doug
- u/phurridog
- u/legorockman
- u/Mo0man
- u/Aardvark515
- u/wired_bear_pajamas
- u/[deleted]
- u/Ratheus
- u/spaten2000
- u/DMonitor
- u/ginplays
- u/ragnarok_rose
- u/Televangelis
- u/CIarkness
- u/Nagnazul
- u/Latter_Fortune_7225
- u/dormio
- u/KSzeims
- u/cube-drone
- u/stegg88
- u/CannibaloftheRim
- u/WagshadowZylus
- u/linduxed
- u/Ginoalni
- u/gilesdavis
- u/CarcosaCitizen
- u/Loggiebear19
- u/LocalExistence
- u/penguinfringe
- u/aintnufincleverhere
- u/BerenPercival
- u/UnderstandingFlat246
- u/CritHitd20
- u/karweeyabee
- u/postinternetsyndrome
- u/iFizzgig
- u/mnemic2
- u/HTOutdoorBro
- u/leachrode
- u/Uaturahu
- u/dadradish
- u/dave078703
- u/HazelGhost
- u/Wedgieterian
- u/WaitSayThatAgain798
- u/anchoress47
- u/Bwob
- u/AdOk7296
- u/swingjunkie
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/sonofol313
- u/CryOFrustration
- u/Unpopular_Mechanics
- u/DDarkray
- u/scd
- u/danatronic
- u/flamingtominohead
- u/0thMxma
- u/horizon_games
- u/MindControlMouse
- u/sekoku
- u/HumbleCalamity
- u/SapTheSapient
- u/EvilBrennan
- u/AntiochRoad
- u/indestructiblemango
- u/DMachineRunner
- u/grimsleeper
- u/rockman4140
- u/Myldside
- u/joyofsnacks
- u/CorruptDropbear
- u/JimTor
- u/BountyHunterSAx
- u/Mawbsta
- u/Alecthar
- u/ParagonDiversion
- u/AMillionFingDiamonds
- u/i_a_rock
- u/RogueSwoobat
- u/kevintame
- u/Gries_Netrunner
- u/IHadANameOnce
- u/lancebanson
- u/endgamedos
- u/Wedgieterian
- u/XxchilibowlxX
- u/StaggyWithProngs
- u/cormacaroni
- u/CoolIdeasClub
- u/Sigouste
- u/Orbital_Tangent
- u/-Alimony-
- u/dantheasp
- u/Admrobbo
- u/Ixoran
- u/theSultanOfSexy
- u/chaosof99
- u/Aardvark515
- u/Swizardrules
- u/Fifth_Business
- u/LarNymm
- u/SabreDuFoil
- u/zmanmurf
- u/chittypuns
- u/totsuzenheni
- u/__ycombinator
- u/MacBryce
- u/Kahewai
- u/aeons00
- u/blanktextbox
- u/Grandfalooncentral
- u/Lucky-Surround-1756
- u/nucklepuckk
- u/raouldukelives
- u/KalypsoKane
- u/ErgonomicCat
- u/Optimixto
- u/KenEH
- u/letsprogram
- u/EvenPalpitation6074
- u/AnOddRadish
- u/NX724
- u/ThrowawayObserver
- u/FroFrolfer
- u/sirkerrald
- u/lambda_expression
- u/Anzekay
- u/DeathByLiche
- u/fickleferrett
- u/Ok-Programmer-7524
- u/regular_german_guy
- u/jswitzer
- u/DBooshy
- u/Newez
- u/prenic
- u/diziple
- u/NoahTheDuke
- u/Sephiroth300788
- u/HTOutdoorBro
- u/ProjectNISEI
- u/bob-anonymous
- u/kup_o
- u/Banknote17
- u/RickrageLA
- u/Blankietimegn
- u/aintnufincleverhere
- u/HamfastGamwich
- u/mikica1986
By votes
- u/dantheasp
- u/BountyHunterSAx
- u/DDarkray
- u/TrurltheConstructor
- u/flamingtominohead
- u/sonofol313
- u/0thMxma
- u/sekoku
- u/Myldside
- u/Unpopular_Mechanics
- u/kevintame
- u/CryOFrustration
- u/MindControlMouse
- u/scd
- u/danatronic
- u/jswitzer
- u/mayowarlord
- u/Mawbsta
- u/servasky
- u/IGrinningI
- u/ParagonDiversion
- u/amavric
- u/SabreDuFoil
- u/llyfr
- u/popoca22
- u/__ycombinator
- u/endgamedos
- u/hipsu_kun
- u/indestructiblemango
- u/CorruptDropbear
- u/RogueSwoobat
- u/Dilski
- u/wee_bull
- u/JimTor
- u/InitiatePenguin
- u/TheRadBaron
- u/dagguh2
- u/DBooshy
- u/Ixoran
- u/Meloku171
- u/MacBryce
- u/markspinner
- u/SapTheSapient
- u/blanktextbox
- u/TheSemiotics
- u/holodeckdate
- u/Alecthar
- u/ProjectNISEI
- u/secdeal
- u/kaminiwa
- u/lambda_expression
- u/AkaiKuroi
- u/LarNymm
- u/rockman4140
- u/itsbigfoot
- u/snowblind2112
- u/Siollear
- u/cormacaroni
- u/LoonyPlatypus
- u/Yokhen
- u/Ew00k
- u/timurleng
- u/AntiochRoad
- u/DMachineRunner
- u/0luck
- u/i_a_rock
- u/Aardvark515
- u/zer0shift
- u/Content_Chemistry_64
- u/Pandred
- u/Swekyde
- u/alchemy207
- u/McCaber
- u/KalypsoKane
- u/not_yeti
- u/regular_german_guy
- u/CochLarq
- u/HumbleCalamity
- u/grimsleeper
- u/chaosof99
- u/baronholbach82
- u/essexmcintosh
- u/fugohy
- u/gumbinov2
- u/theSultanOfSexy
- u/Xenoman
- u/Sigouste
- u/elTzimmy
- u/Sonalator
- u/AmmitEternal
- u/schmendrix
- u/Biochemicallynodiff
- u/[deleted]
- u/Lucky-Surround-1756
- u/zmanmurf
- u/EvilBrennan
- u/-Alimony-
- u/zombiak
- u/Nyhles
- u/VeronicaMom
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FAQ
r/netrunner — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/netrunner have?
r/netrunner has approximately 24,608 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/netrunner created?
r/netrunner was created on January 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/netrunner about?
This community is dedicated to the discussion and strategy of Netrunner, a popular living card game that emphasizes asymmetrical gameplay and deep strategic elements. Members share decklists, metagame analysis, and artwork, fostering a creative environment that celebrates both competitive play and casual enjoyment. The community is currently private due to a protest against …
What subreddits are similar to r/netrunner?
Communities similar to r/netrunner include r/arkhamhorrorlcg, r/lotrlcg, r/marvelchampionslcg, r/keyforgegame, r/boardgamedeals.
Who are the most active posters on r/netrunner?
The most frequent posters on r/netrunner include u/BountyHunterSAx, u/DDarkray, u/r2devo.
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