FAR: Changing Tides vs NODE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FAR: Changing Tides wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. FAR: Changing Tides is $12.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | FAR: Changing Tides | NODE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 59 |
| Quality | 75 | 70 |
| Value | 67 | 62 |
| Popularity | 30 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.89 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 93% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | FAR: Changing Tides | NODE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 1, 2022 | August 28, 2025 |
| Developers | Okomotive | Lapsus Games |
| Publishers | Frontier Foundry | Lapsus Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-8350K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | i7-7700HQ @ 2.80GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or Radeon RX 5500 XT, 4 GB | Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD RX 5700, or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: FAR: Changing Tides or NODE?
FAR: Changing Tides won the comparison against NODE based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is FAR: Changing Tides worth buying over NODE?
Based on the metrics, FAR: Changing Tides won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. FAR: Changing Tides currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC