XON Episode One vs The Wild Case
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XON Episode One
Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious world. Explore intricate environments and uncover secrets inspired by classic point-and-click games. Solve challenging puzzles to progress through the narrative.
- Puzzle adventure gameplay
- Mysterious world exploration
- Intricate environmental puzzles
- Story-driven narrative
- Inspired by classic adventure games
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XON is a puzzle adventure game inspired by games like Myst and Riven. Explore a unique world and reveal its mysteries...
The Wild Case
Embark on a 2D point-and-click adventure to a remote village plagued by mysterious creatures. Investigate eerie phenomena, interact with unique characters, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the supernatural occurrences.
- 2D first-person point-and-click gameplay
- Story-focused adventure
- Solve puzzles
- Interact with NPCs
- Explore atmospheric settings
- Offline gameplay
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TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME! Prepare for a journey to a remote village deep in the forest, where strange creatures with glowing eyes terrorize the inhabitants. As the hero, you will investigate eerie phenomena and be drawn deeper into the village. The story begins before you even arrive at your destination… The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game. The protagonist is a man who investigates strange occurrences—a sort of paranormal detective. One day, he receives a letter requesting help: strange creatures are terrorizing a village tucked deep in the wilds of the forest. With glowing eyes and an uncanny ability to evade hunters, these creatures may be more than mere beasts. The adventure begins as soon as you arrive. You delve into the lives of the village residents before gathering the courage to travel deeper into the forest. The normal rules of life don’t apply here: if you want a service, be prepared to negotiate. Be ready to ask: Who saw what? Why do they think the supernatural is involved? Will they help or hinder your investigation? Who’s your ally, and who’s your enemy? An array of interesting tasks and dialogues await you in the forgotten village. What you can expect: • Interactions with authentic and idiosyncratic NPCs • Atmospheric settings in remote settlements. • Exciting puzzles involving exploration and NPC interactions. • In the forests, you’ll find a hermit and a witch. Who’s the ally and who’s the enemy? • Open world ready to be explored. • Eerie encounters and mysteries. This puzzle adventure is perfect for playing while traveling. No internet connection required for this offline adventure game. The Wild Case is a point and click adventure game from the creators of Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows, Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest, The Last Dream, Haunted Hotel: Charles Dexter Ward, Inbetween Land, Tap the Blocks and Sonya: The Great Adventure! Check our other games! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- WWW: www.specialbit.com YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/specialbitstudio FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/SpecialbitStudio TWITTER: www.twitter.com/Specialbit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XON Episode One at none against The Wild Case's 2. XON Episode One also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). The Wild Case's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. The Wild Case sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. XON Episode One asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Wild Case holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 338 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of XON Episode One's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Wild Case's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
XON Episode One ships an update every 9 days, The Wild Case every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XON Episode One | The Wild Case |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (138 ratings) | 4.6 (338 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 58.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138 | 338 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 493 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Noam Kahalani | Dmytro Cheglakov |
Customer experience
XON Episode One
The Wild Case
User reviews
XON Episode One
From 138 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and beautiful visuals
- 👍 Intuitive and fluid controls (for most users)
- 🧩 Well-designed puzzles that encourage exploration
- 🆓 Free first episode with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🎮 Myst-like immersive exploration gameplay
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Very short gameplay (10-30 minutes)
- 🎮 Navigation controls difficult for many users
- 🤢 Motion sickness caused by camera movement
- ❓ Lack of story or narrative context
- 🔄 Can get stuck and forced to restart
The Wild Case
From 338 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great graphics and atmosphere
- 🤔 Interesting story and characters
- 🧠 Challenging but logical puzzles
- 💡 Unique Russian setting
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Lack of hints/guidance
- 💰 Paid content model
- 🐛 Some technical issues
Bugs and requests
XON Episode One
Reported bugs
9 issues- Elevator can trap player if not boarded correctly
- Player can fall through ledges and become stuck
- Overly sensitive controls even at minimum setting
- Camera spinning uncontrollably on iPad
- Cursor sensitivity inconsistent
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- First download sometimes DOA (dead on arrival)
- Button to progress game doesn't work after puzzle completion
- Tunnels too dark to navigate properly
- Graphics incompatible with Apple AirPlay
Requested features
10 requests- Longer gameplay with more puzzles
- Story or narrative background
- Tutorial or guidance system
- In-app purchases instead of separate apps
- Hint system for stuck players
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- Adjustable camera sensitivity options
- AppleTV and game controller support
- Ability to recall elevators if missed
- More challenging difficulty levels
- Point-and-click control option
The Wild Case
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes after certain events
- Interaction issues with some objects
- Difficulty progressing due to bugs
Requested features
4 requests- Add more content/chapters
- Include hint system or walkthrough
- Improve translations and dialogue
- Optimize performance and stability
In-app purchases
XON Episode One
No in-app purchases
The Wild Case
- Unlock The Wild Case$3.99
- Unlock The Wild Case$4.99
Questions
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