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  • Released
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  • June 9, 2016
  • January 8, 2026

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Shape the destiny of ancient Alexandria as a brilliant polymath librarian. Your choices influence historical events, scientific discoveries, and the fate of a prince. Explore a rich, text-based narrative with multiple paths and outcomes.

Interactive text-based story
Historical setting
Branching narrative choices
Scientific discovery
Character development
Multiple endings
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What's New in Choice of Alexandria

1.0.13

January 8, 2026

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 "Choice of Alexandria", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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User reviews

Worth It

It’s short, funny, and full of good writing. There’s a certain style of the writer where he’s able to get you attached to these characters in so little time. I was genuinely proud of Ptolemy IV turning out a great leader, and Gold definitely has an affinity for stories about mentorship, parental figures, etc. Well done!
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FUN GAME

Really fun beautifully written

Blew me away

This is a really intelligent and moving story, and it’s exciting while also thought provoking. It makes you realize your life matters and that you should make good choices.

I’m really impressed and definitely glad I bought this. It was well worth.

Great historical intrigue and adventure

Highly enjoyable interactive story set in the ancient city of Alexandria. Well-written with interesting characters and plenty of intrigue. It's not very long, but will likely encourage you to re-read it again immediately just to find out what you missed first time.

Not worth 3 bucks

Even though I seemed to have achieved the best possible outcome I found the story to be extremely short. I just love these “make your own adventure” stories but this one lacked in content. It was a good story not great and definitely not worth 3 dollars. Especially if I can finish the story in less than 4 hours.
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FAQ

What is Choice of Alexandria?

Choice of Alexandria is a text-based interactive novella where players make choices that alter the course of history. You play as a polymath librarian in ancient Alexandria, tasked with tutoring Prince Ptolemy IV and potentially making groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

What are the key features of this game?

The game features a rich, text-based narrative spanning 90,000 words. Key features include making critical choices that affect the story, developing your character as an inventor, speaker, or doctor, and the opportunity to make scientific discoveries thousands of years ahead of schedule.

How much does Choice of Alexandria cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide additional content, features, or ways to progress through the game.

What devices is Choice of Alexandria compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, as a text-based game, it is likely compatible with a wide range of smartphones and tablets that support its operating system (iOS or Android).

What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for users looking for an immersive reading experience that feels like a game. It's perfect for those who enjoy historical settings, making strategic decisions, and exploring alternate timelines or outcomes based on their choices.