Comparison

Terminal Madness vs The Node

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Terminal Madness

Embark on a sci-fi adventure filled with humor and mind-bending puzzles. Explore a world where technology and ancient magic collide, uncovering secrets and hunting for a powerful prototype. Enjoy stunning hand-crafted visuals and a captivating story without ads or interruptions.

Highlights
  • Brain-teasing sci-fi puzzles
  • Richly woven sci-fi-mystical tale
  • Stunning cartoony graphics
  • Humorous narrative
  • No in-app purchases or interruptions
  • Over 50 locations to explore
  • In-game hints
Features
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** Dive into a Brain-Teasing Sci-Fi Adventure! ** Embark on an epic journey in *Terminal Madness: Revelations*, a paid premium game where intrigue meets mind-bending puzzles. Join Crypto, the witty hacker, and Dana, the bold explorer, as they uncover the secrets of the GLOBAL GLITCH, in a richly woven sci-fi-mystical tale. Hunt for the OMNIA Prototype and its blueprints, navigating a world where technology and ancient magic collide! ** Stunning Cartoony Graphics ** Immerse yourself in hand-crafted, *Curse of Monkey Island*-inspired visuals that bring every rune, drone, and twist to life. From glowing circuit walls to quirky character animations, the art pops with personality, making every moment a delight for your eyes. ** A Story That Captivates ** Lose yourself in a narrative filled with intrigue, humor, and heart. Decode the global glitch origin, face clever challenges, and forge a bond with Crypto and Dana. This isn’t just a game, it’s an adventure crafted with love, free of ads or loot boxes. ** Why You’ll Love It ** - Unique puzzles that test your wits - No in-app purchases or interruptions - Premium story and graphics worth every penny - Perfect for fans of smart, story-driven games - In game hints, in case you get stuck! - More than 50 stunning locations to explore! ** Crafted with Passion ** Developed by Jordi Puigdellívol, this labor of intensive design offers hours of ad-free, shooter-free gameplay. Every puzzle, every line of dialogue, and every pixel reflects a commitment to quality, your purchase directly supports more innovative worlds to explore. Download *Terminal Madness: Revelations* now and step into an experience where your mind and imagination reign supreme. Rate us to help us grow, your support fuels the next chapter!

About

The Node

Features
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A short sci-fi point & click adventure about forbidden time travel. Time travel is possible. That’s exactly why it must be stopped. You wake up inside The Node — a sealed location outside normal time. It wasn’t built to explore the future. It was built to prevent it. Its sole purpose: to ensure no one interferes with the timeline. ** Features ** - Handcrafted puzzles - Classic point & click gameplay - 15-30 minute experience ** What kind of game is this? ** If you enjoy: - Narrative sci-fi adventures - Time travel stories with ethical tension - Retro-inspired point & click games - Short but memorable indie experiences Then The Node is waiting. You built a time machine. The Node was built to stop you. And it does not grant exceptions.

Screenshots

Terminal Madness4 screens
The Node3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Node at none against Terminal Madness's 5. The Node also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Terminal Madness costs $6.99 and The Node $1.99 up front. Terminal Madness sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal Madness ships an update every 2 months, The Node every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Terminal Madness versus The Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal MadnessThe Node
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCodepassion S.L.Héroes del Silicio

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Terminal Madness

One-time5
  • Buy me a TINY coffee!$1.99
  • Buy Me a MEDIUM coffee!$3.99
  • Buy me a LARGE coffee!$8.99
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  • Buy me an EXTRA LARGE coffee!$12.99
  • Buy me an ULTRA LARGE coffee!$19.99
None

The Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal Madness free?
Terminal Madness costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Node free?
The Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal Madness or The Node have ads?
Neither Terminal Madness nor The Node shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terminal Madness or The Node?
Terminal Madness ships an update every 2 months, and The Node every 9 days. Most recently, Terminal Madness was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Node on October 18, 2026.

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