# ALTER EGO — Self-Discovery Clicker Game

> Narrative clicker game for personality analysis and self-discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Caramel Column Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alter-ego/id1447605099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Caramel Column Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296169591)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 13,855 App Store ratings · 750 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alter-ego/id1447605099/reviews.md

## What is ALTER EGO?

"Who am I?"

This game is for:
- Those who want to analyze their personality
- Those with an interest in literature, philosophy, or psychology
- Those who are continuously searching for themselves

ALTER EGO Play Guide
- Tap whispers to gather EGO
- Use the EGO you have gathered to progress in the story and take personality tests
- Use what you learn in the game to see yourself in a new light

The ending changes based on the choices you make.
- Multiple endings
- Your interpretation changes the nature of the in-game world
- "This is our story: yours, and mine."

Caramel Column Inc.
http://caracolu.com
https://twitter.com/GamesCaramel
Caramel Column is a video game and board game studio.

Game Design: Maki Ono
Character Design: Kai Ito
Sound: amiko

## Key features

- Personality analysis
- Narrative progression
- Interactive story
- Multiple endings
- Personality tests
- EGO gathering

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Interpretation of Dreams | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intro to Psychoanalysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Pleasure Principle | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Ego and the Id (SE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Ego and the Id (ID) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ego and the Id (AE) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fetishism (Glasses) | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ALTER EGO?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fascinating story and characters
- 👍 Thought-provoking personality tests
- 🌟 Beautiful art and calming soundtrack
- 💡 Unique concept for a mobile game
- 🤗 Helps with self-discovery and reflection

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Slow progress due to long wait times for 'EGO'
- 😟 Negative whispers can be mentally draining
- 🤔 Personality test results not always accurate

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or glitches
- Issues with restoring purchases

**Most requested features**

- More endings and content to explore
- Ability to customize or interact with Es more
- Reduce grind for earning 'EGO'

## Recent user reviews (10 of 750)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alter-ego/id1447605099/reviews.md

### 5/5 — worthwhile

*2026-08-22, version 3.10.3*

This gem is a true labor of love.

Spend the several dollars to get rid of ads, it is well deserved.  And considering it costs less than what you would tip on a meal out, it’s obviously worth it.

Took me a few months to get all endings.  Still haven’t read the last book.  Quite an experience for something so minimalistic.  Good way to pass time and surprisingly immersive too.  

And not a bad real-life reading list.  I’d never heard of free verse haiku before, and I am glad I did.

### 5/5 — Goated game

*2026-08-17, version 3.10.3*

This game is one of the best I’ve seen, like when you have to get both bad endings to get the good one. Overall this was a great game, I recommend anyone who is hesitant.

### 5/5 — i killed Es???

*2026-08-08, version 3.10.3*

dude i accidentally drove her insane and she killed herself and everybody in the world 😭 sorry facade i did it wrong

### 5/5 — 😇

*2026-08-05, version 3.10.3*

毋庸置疑，神

### 5/5 — Loved it.

*2026-07-30, version 3.10.3*

Truly gorgeous game; i loved the progression of ES’s character, even if i had to go through two routes for the secret ending. An utterly amazing sound design too, loved the piano.

### 5/5 — Incredible Game

*2026-07-30, version 3.10.3*

I love the story of this game, and the personality quizzes genuinely make me consider things about myself that I haven't thought of before, I'm recommending it to all my friends. 

I come back to this game every few years, and I replay it from the start. Although I know the story by heart, it's still incredibly comforting each time. It's a wonderful game that's very close to my heart

### 5/5 — …

*2026-07-26, version 3.10.3*

wow

### 5/5 — Сделайте еще такую же игру пожалуйста

*2026-07-24, version 3.10.3*

Очень хотелось бы поиграть такую же игру только с другими книжками

### 5/5 — A long time coming

*2026-07-15, version 3.10.3*

This game is just as good as it was when I first played it. I feel refreshed playing it once more. In a world where some people try to push fake art, this game shines like a diamond.

### 5/5 — Absolute Cinema ( neg 99,99999% of fiction )

*2026-07-06, version 3.10.3*

The best piece of fiction ever made..
Anyone who read this search and read The Death of Virgil please. It’s the only fiction work could compare to this Game. ( And Finnegan Wakes btw)

## Frequently asked questions about ALTER EGO

### What is ALTER EGO?

ALTER EGO is a narrative-driven clicker game designed for self-discovery and personality analysis. Players tap to gather 'EGO,' which is then used to progress through a story and take personality tests. The game's narrative and endings are influenced by the player's choices.

### What are the main features of ALTER EGO?

Key features include personality analysis through interactive tests, a story that progresses based on player choices, and multiple endings. Players gather 'EGO' by tapping, which unlocks further narrative elements and self-reflection opportunities.

### Is ALTER EGO free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or progress through the game, while the core gameplay and narrative remain accessible.

### Who is ALTER EGO for?

This game is intended for individuals who wish to analyze their personality, those with an interest in literature, philosophy, or psychology, and anyone on a continuous journey of self-discovery.

### How does the game end?

The game features multiple endings, and the specific conclusion you reach is determined by the choices you make throughout the narrative. Your interpretation of events also influences the nature of the in-game world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.10.3 — 2025-07-18

Bug fixes.

### 3.10.2 — 2024-11-02

Bug fixes.

### 3.10.0 — 2024-10-31

You can now play it in Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

### 3.9.0 — 2024-01-08

The server for the data migration feature has been changed.

### 3.8.4 — 2023-09-24

Bug fixes

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