Dune vs Story Bluff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dune
Engage in strategic warfare and political intrigue on the desert planet Arrakis. This award-winning board game adaptation blends deck-building and worker placement mechanics. Compete against AI, other players online, or face unique challenges and rotating game modes.
- Deck-building mechanics
- Worker placement strategy
- Online multiplayer
- Local AI battles
- Unique challenges
- Rotating Skirmish Mode
- Achievement system
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Immerse yourself in the world of Dune. Experience the ultimate blend of strategy and intrigue as you navigate the treacherous landscapes of Arrakis in the award-winning board game Dune: Imperium! Battle online, locally with AI, or against the formidable House Hagal. Earn Achievements that showcase your prowess as a leader. Embark on more than a dozen Challenges that will test your wit and cunning. Compete for badges in the rotating Skirmish Mode where no two games are the same! Control the Spice. Control the Universe. Arrakis. Dune. Desert Planet. Raise your banner above the vast wasteland before you. As the Great Houses of the Landsraad marshal their forces and their spies, whom will you influence, and whom will you betray? A tyrannical Emperor. The secretive Bene Gesserit. The shrewd Spacing Guild. The ferocious Fremen of the Deep Desert. The power of the Imperium can be yours, but war is not the only way to claim it. Dune: Imperium blends deck-building and worker placement in a deeply thematic new strategy game where the fate of the Empire hangs on your decisions. Will you seek political allies or rely upon military might? Economic strength or subtle intrigues? A council seat… or a sharpened blade? The cards are dealt. The choice is yours. The Imperium awaits.
Story Bluff
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Each round, a story is revealed. It might be funny, awkward, or hard to believe. The question is simple: who’s it really about? The person it happened to has to stay calm and not give themselves away. Everyone else tries to read the room and vote on who they think the story belongs to. Guess right, you get points. Stay hidden, you get points. That’s all there is to it. Short setup, no long rules. Just the people you’re with and the stories they share. Sometimes it’s hilarious, sometimes it’s surprising, and sometimes it’s both. Play anywhere: at home, at a party, or even over a call.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Story Bluff at Free against Dune's $10.99. Story Bluff also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Dune's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On ads, 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
Story Bluff is free to download; Dune costs $10.99 up front. Dune sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Story Bluff asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dune ships an update every 5 days, Story Bluff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dune | Story Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 804 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dire Wolf Digital | Fady Morcos |
Bugs and requests
Dune
Reported bugs
4 issues- Intrigue card issues
- Inconsistent login credentials
- Notification problems
- Victory points reset bug
Requested features
4 requests- Controller support
- Pass and play mode
- Ability to choose leaders
- Expand card detail visibility
Story Bluff
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dune
- Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix$9.99
- Dune: Imperium - Immortality$9.99
- Dune: Imperium - Uprising$10.99
Story Bluff
No in-app purchases









