Comparison

Estória 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

Estória

Embark on a 2D point-and-click adventure as Luna, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, on the isolated island of Pilot Town. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and explore a fantasy world inspired by classic adventure games.

Highlights
  • 2D point-and-click exploration
  • Item finding and puzzle solving
  • Character interaction
  • Fantasy story and mystery
  • Hint system
  • Classic adventure game style
Features
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You are Luna, the daughter of a humble lighthouse keeper on the small island of Pilot Town, part of a far-flung, isolated chain of islands in a remote corner of the Greater Kingdom of Estória. Just across the sea, far off on the hazy horizon, lies the Isle of Estória, the regional capital of this forgotten part of the Outer Kingdom. The island is ruled by Governor Kreel. King Ren and Queen Lorna have not been seen in the Outer Kingdom in over fifteen years. Some say they have forgotten all about the outlying islands. Some say they will return one day to set things right. Some say they are kept away by the Governor, who holds their daughter, Princess Marcella, as his ward, which he has used to gain power and influence over the years. But none of this is your concern. You’re just the daughter of a humble lighthouse keeper… Explore the 2D point-and-click world of Estória by finding items, talking to characters, solving puzzles, and uncovering the history and mystery of this isolated part of the Kingdom. Similar in style to Sierra and LucasArts classic adventure games, Estória features an interesting fantasy story, fun and memorable characters, and puzzles that range from easy to... not so easy, but don't worry, a hint system is built in, so gamers of all ages and levels of experience will love exploring this world. No ads or in-app purchases to worry about! From first time solo developer (so please take it easy on me!) Jonathan Jahnke. Welcome to Estória...

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

Estória4 screens
The Node3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Node at $1.99 against Estória's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Estória costs $4.99 and The Node $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Estória ships an update weekly, The Node every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Estória versus The Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEstóriaThe Node
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size695 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJonathan JahnkeHéroes del Silicio

In-app purchases

None

Estória

No in-app purchases

None

The Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Estória free?
Estória costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Node free?
The Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Estória or The Node have ads?
Neither Estória nor The Node shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Estória or The Node?
Estória ships an update weekly, and The Node every 9 days. Most recently, Estória was updated on October 1, 2026 and The Node on October 1, 2026.

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