# Choice of Alexandria

> Interactive text-based historical fiction game about saving ancient Alexandria. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-alexandria/id1100002445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-alexandria/id1100002445/reviews.md

## What is Choice of Alexandria?

Change the course of history! Can your scientific discoveries save the ancient Library of Alexandria? Will you defend the empire's legacy, or your own?

"Choice of Alexandria" is an interactive novella by Kevin Gold, author of "Choice of Robots." Your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--90,000 words, without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

The year is 245 BCE; you’re a heroic polymath librarian, invited to Alexandria to tutor prince Ptolemy IV. The real Ptolemy IV fell under the sway of his evil advisor Sosibius, and brought the empire to ruin--but perhaps under your tutelage, things will turn out differently.

Or disregard your responsibilities to focus on inventions instead! With the help of Archimedes and Euclid, you can discover the steam engine, the germ theory of disease, or even robotic automata, thousands of years ahead of schedule.

Will you deplete the libraries of other cities to enrich your own? Achieve popularity for your scientific inventions, or protect the legacy of the empire? Will Ptolemy IV grow up hedonistic and selfish, or wise and just? Will you be ransomed by the pirate queen Nefertari, or can you win her over with your silver tongue?

The fate of the city of wonders is in your hands!

• Play as a brilliant inventor, a gifted speaker, or a life-saving doctor
• Make great discoveries while protecting Prince Ptolemy IV from manipulators at court
• Save famed mathematicians Archimedes and Euclid from untimely deaths
• Based on the real life of Eratosthenes, ancient genius who calculated the size of the Earth
• Save the Great Library and invent the steam engine two thousand years early!

## Key features

- Interactive text-based story
- Historical setting
- Branching narrative choices
- Scientific discovery
- Character development
- Multiple endings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rest of the Game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-alexandria/id1100002445/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Worth It

*2018-10-18*

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!

### 5/5 — FUN GAME

*2018-06-01, version 1.0.6*

Really fun beautifully written

### 5/5 — Blew me away

*2018-03-19*

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.

### 5/5 — Great historical intrigue and adventure

*2018-01-12*

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.

### 1/5 — Not worth 3 bucks

*2017-11-30, version 1.0.5*

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.

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2017-11-04*

As mentioned before, it may seem a bit short and there wasn’t enough depth about my relationship with Ptolemy IV. Indeed my competition with the other tutor should have been more challenging. Nevertheless, the story was refreshing and fun and I enjoyed reading it thoroughly. Definitely recommended!

### 5/5 — Top end choice and consequence.

*2017-10-19*

In addition to being well written with compelling characters, CoA tacks hard towards showing the impacts; short and long term; of the protagonists choices.  I love it!

### 5/5 — Choice of Games repeatedly impresses

*2017-07-11, version 1.0.5*

Another great text-based adventure.

### 1/5 — Not Free as Advertised

*2017-06-04*

Didn't even bother reading the first chapter. I'm highly disappointed that the game is advertised on the App Store as free, with no indication as to having to pay for more than the first chapter. If this was stated where it could clearly be seen without having to download, then I wouldn't have an issue with it. As far as I'm concerned Choice of Games is baiting downloads to boost the game's supposed popularity. Not cool.

### 4/5 — Humorous, High-Minded, and Humble

*2017-05-30, version 1.0.5*

Kevin Gold might not be at his best (compare to Choice of Robots), but if you enjoy culturally captivating story-telling with a reserved retelling of history, buy this.

## Frequently asked questions about Choice of Alexandria

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

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

### 1.0.12 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Choice of Alexandria", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.11 — 2023-04-28

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

### 1.0.10 — 2022-03-28

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

### 1.0.9 — 2021-10-27

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

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