Estória vs The Node
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 2D point-and-click exploration
- Item finding and puzzle solving
- Character interaction
- Fantasy story and mystery
- Hint system
- Classic adventure game style
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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...
The Node
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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.
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Verdict
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
Estória costs $4.99 and The Node $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Estória ships an update weekly, The Node every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Estória | The Node |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 695 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Jahnke | Héroes del Silicio |
In-app purchases
Estória
No in-app purchases
The Node
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Estória free?
Is The Node free?
Do Estória or The Node have ads?
Which is updated more often, Estória or The Node?
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