# Attack of the Clockwork Army

> Steampunk interactive fiction game set during a fictional Australian conflict. (iPhone/iPad app by Hosted Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-of-the-clockwork-army/id1042824941 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-of-the-clockwork-army/id1042824941/reviews.md

## What is Attack of the Clockwork Army?

Win the Steam-Powered Fight for a Nation! 

When the battle for Australia begins, will you join Her Majesty’s new clockwork army to keep Australia peacefully British once and for all—or will you cast your lot with a ragged crowd of ex-convicts? 

Will you be a deadly fighter, or torn between the conflicting loyalties of those you love? Can you overcome your fatal flaw before it’s too late? 

Are you ready to turn the tide of history? Play to find out!

• Enjoy a steampunk journey across drought-stricken Australia.
• Face half-mechanical beasts, bushrangers, and clockwork killers.
• Use your magical metals wisely.
• Protect or abandon those closest to you.
• Follow your scientific observations or your gut.
• Choose kindness or wittiness; contentment or passion.
• Overcome your fatal flaw and grow as a person—or it may get you killed.
• Develop your courage, happiness, and mechanical skills.
• Fight for Britain or Australia, or choose a healer’s path.

## Key features

- Steampunk journey across Australia
- Battle clockwork enemies
- Magical metal usage
- Moral choices and loyalty
- Skill development
- Multiple character paths

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapters 3 through 9 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-of-the-clockwork-army/id1042824941/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Interesting setting, very railroaded narrative

*2016-06-09*

The setting for this story was very unique among Choice Games and created interesting conflicts between pro-British and Rebel characters. Unfortunately, these weren't played out particularly effectively once revealed.

Many of the choices seemed false, as if the author knew what they wanted to happen and forced it regardless of the player's choice in various scenarios. This left me feeling frustrated on several occasions and took me completely out of the story.

### 2/5 — Too short

*2016-02-09, version 1.0.1*

As the title says. It's decently written, but far too short to justify the cost of the full deal.

### 2/5 — Can I get my money back?

*2016-01-21*

What a loose and scatter brained read this is. The story it's self had potential. The poor character development, among other issues, as well as the execution the story and the readers choices was nothing less than a pointless time killing chore for this reader. Save your cash.

### 2/5 — Just no

*2015-12-25*

Short abrupt all endings similar, not there best game

### 1/5 — Bored with it.

*2015-12-09*

Bad transition and has a lot of space to improve the setting of the story. I just found myself bored by it. Nothing stimulating enough to keep me going. Maybe someday I'll finish it and see if my view is still the same.

### 5/5 — Great story

*2015-12-09*

An excellent interactive adventure. Great to see an Australian steampunk setting. I haven't read Banks's novel but this stands alone. Only criticism is with the engine, not the story, that there's no transcript function.

### 5/5 — Fascinating setting and eloquent writing

*2015-11-20*

Pros: 
1) The unique steampunk Australian setting provided a nice change of pace from other Hosted Games which generally take place in America or a high fantasy realm. I enjoyed the whole magical metal thing!
2) The writing is very strong. The author vividly describes characters, locations and actions and maintains a consistent tone throughout the story.
3) The main character is not all-powerful! This raises the tension during the various action scenes. 

My Wish:
I would have enjoyed more discussion and analysis of why our character should sympathize with the Brits or the colonists. 

Overall, a very well-written and enjoyable read!

### 5/5 — Cleverly written interactive fiction

*2015-11-14*

I love interactive fiction, and I'm enjoying a change from the traditional strength / dexterity / wisdom / etc. stats.

### 4/5 — Great story set in fascinating world

*2015-11-09*

This was my first interactive novel and so I was pretty new to the concept. I played twice, and the second time chose the opposite scenarios just to see what would happen, and I chose different people to see the eyes of the story through. It's fascinating being able to control where the plot goes and it's clearly been well thought out, with so many available pathways to end up in. Victorian London is a world we are all familiar with, but it was when the characters moved to an Australia in tension that I found it more interesting. I enjoyed being pulled into being a part of that history, providing the environment for the choices to fight for Britain, Australia or to stay neutral, and for experimenting with relationships with key characters in the books, particularly siblings. I'll be reading more from this author.

### 1/5 — Nothing Good Here

*2015-11-08*

There just isn't any substance here, the romance was rushed and done in one step, the setting wasn't well explained and I couldn't make sense of it, and the story was incredibly short, and when I mean short, I mean god awful. I was done in 15 minutes, and I didn't even figure out what was going on, and no skill was required. Skip this one at all costs.

## Frequently asked questions about Attack of the Clockwork Army

### What is Attack of the Clockwork Army about?

Attack of the Clockwork Army is an interactive fiction game where players make choices that determine the outcome of a fictional steampunk conflict in Australia. You can choose to fight for Britain or Australia, or pursue a healer's path.

### Does Attack of the Clockwork Army have ads?

Yes, Attack of the Clockwork Army contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play games that offer in-app purchases.

### What devices support Attack of the Clockwork Army?

Attack of the Clockwork Army is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS mobile platforms.

### How often is Attack of the Clockwork Army updated?

The latest version of Attack of the Clockwork Army is 1.0.7, last updated on January 8, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support.

### What is the age rating for Attack of the Clockwork Army?

Attack of the Clockwork Army has an age rating of 12+. This means it is suitable for players aged 12 and older.

### What are the in-app purchases in Attack of the Clockwork Army?

While specific details on in-app purchases are not provided, they typically offer ways to enhance gameplay or speed up progression in free-to-play games like this.

### What is the user sentiment for Attack of the Clockwork Army?

The app has a rating of 2.9 stars from 12 ratings. This suggests a mixed to slightly negative user sentiment based on the limited feedback available.

### Can I play Attack of the Clockwork Army offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. Many interactive fiction games require an internet connection for full functionality, especially if they involve ads or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-01-08

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Attack of the Clockwork Army", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.6 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Attack of the Clockwork Army", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.5 — 2023-05-09

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Attack of the Clockwork Army", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.4 — 2022-03-23

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.3 — 2021-10-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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