# Choice of the Deathless — Necromantic legal thriller

> Text-based necromantic legal thriller game about battling demons and winning souls. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-deathless/id775207913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-deathless/id775207913/reviews.md

## What is Choice of the Deathless?

Battle demons and undead attorneys, and win souls to pay back your student loans! At the elite demonic-law firm of Varkath Nebuchadnezzar Stone, you'll depose a fallen god, find romance, and maybe even make partner, if you don't lose your own soul first.

"Choice of the Deathless" is a necromantic legal thriller by Max Gladstone, Campbell Award-nominated author of Three Parts Dead and Two Serpents Rise. The game is entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and powered by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. 

• Explore a fantasy realm with a rich and evolving backstory, based on the novels published by Tor Books. 
• Play as male or female, gay or straight, dead or alive (or both).
• Build your career on carefully reasoned contracts, or party all night with the skeletal partners at your firm.
• Navigate intrigue and mystery in a world of scheming magicians and devious monsters. 
• Look for love in at least some of the right places.
• Balance student loans, sleep, daily commute, rent payments, and demonic litigation—hey, nobody said being a wizard was always fun.

## Key features

- Text-based gameplay
- Necromantic legal thriller
- Fantasy realm exploration
- Character customization
- Career building
- Romance options
- Demonic litigation

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Choice of the Deathless?

Overall sentiment: overwhelmingly positive

**Pros**

- ✍️ Brilliant writing and prose
- 🌍 Immersive and unique world-building
- 🤔 Difficult and impactful choices
- 🔄 High replayability
- 🎭 Engaging characters
- 📚 Great tie-in to books
- 💡 Creative and original concept
- 😂 Humorous and witty dialogue
- 💖 Satisfying romance options
- ✨ Well-crafted narrative
- 👍 Worth the price

**Cons**

- ❓ Some confusing magic explanations
- ⏳ Story ends too soon
- 💾 Lack of bookmarks/save points
- 📈 Stats not always clear in impact
- 📉 Debt system unclear/unimpactful

**Most requested features**

- Nonbinary gender options
- Sequel or more games in the same world
- More involved romance development
- Bookmarks or chapter save points
- Clearer indication of stat requirements for choices
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-deathless/id775207913/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2022-04-04, version 1.4.7*

I am a big fan of the author’s books, so being able to play in such a cerebral game set in that world is sheer pleasure. Brilliant writing and difficult choices ensure I will be replaying this a lot. I was genuinely wracked at some of the choices I was making in the game, brilliant.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2019-06-01, version 1.4.6*

Excellent writing — funny and suspenseful. Played through several times to change results. Great game.

### 5/5 — Glorious, cutting, deep

*2019-05-15, version 1.4.6*

I replay this game every few years, and I'm surprised and impressed by Gladstone's writing each time. Really hard to recommend this game more. Excellent universe, realistic characters, useful structure, and tough choices. Give it a play!

### 5/5 — A Universe I Can Get Behind

*2018-05-09, version 1.4.6*

A great, well-written game with a really unique world and interesting story—none of it felt tired.  Magical lawyers are such a neat concept.  Loved it so much I started getting into the related books, which are also great.

### 5/5 — Fantastic book tie-in!

*2017-09-28, version 1.3.0*

🌈🦄💕

### 5/5 — I might actually like lawyers now

*2017-05-18, version 1.2.0*

A fantastic game, with really top notch writing and a vibrant world!

### 5/5 — ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

*2017-03-19, version 1.2.0*

This was absolutely remarkable!!!! I was sucked into the lore immediately and really grew into my character's skin! All the characters were very believable - my guy started making out with Wakefield and it was the best - and I genuinely cared about all of them! I'm only disappointed that it didn't last longer!!!!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-03-10, version 1.2.0*

I'm happy that I took the plunge into buying this game. Love the characters and their personalities. I adore the world the author created. This game led me to reading the Craft Sequence series and it's honestly life changing.

### 5/5 — Loved it!

*2017-01-16, version 1.2.0*

Interesting, beautiful world-building. Lots of choices with consequences. A couple different romance options. Just over all a really fun game with a great story! I've played it many times.

### 4/5 — Great! The First Time Around

*2017-01-13, version 1.2.0*

Literate, error-free prose that allows the reader some input in navigating the plot's myriad twists and turns.

A bit disappointed in the depth and number of choice offered, however. Usually, I satisfy that craving by re-playing. The huge drawback to the series for me is the absence of bookmarks or chapter save points, even. To replay is to wade through pages and pages of text which does not change much if what I desire are subtle changes in approach to maximize (or minimize) trait scoring. Lacking that, at least inform us of how much charisma or craft, or whatnot we'd need for a particular choice selection.

I'd still recommend as this story is like an economical novella that is written with skill and creativity.

## Frequently asked questions about Choice of the Deathless

### What kind of game is Choice of the Deathless?

Choice of the Deathless is a text-based necromantic legal thriller. It focuses on narrative and player choices, without graphics or sound effects, relying on the player's imagination to bring the story to life. You'll engage in legal battles against supernatural entities and manage your career and personal life.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include exploring a rich fantasy realm with an evolving backstory, playing as a customizable character (male/female, gay/straight, dead/alive), building a legal career through contracts or networking, navigating intrigue with magicians and monsters, pursuing romance, and balancing daily life with demonic litigation.

### Is Choice of the Deathless free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned in the provided data, indicating that the primary monetization is through ads.

### What platforms is Choice of the Deathless available on?

While specific platforms are not detailed, the description implies it is a mobile application. It is designed to be entirely text-based, suggesting compatibility with a wide range of devices that can run mobile apps.

### Who would enjoy playing Choice of the Deathless?

This game is ideal for individuals who enjoy immersive storytelling, fantasy worlds, and unique narrative experiences. Fans of legal dramas, supernatural themes, and interactive fiction that emphasizes choice and consequence will likely find it engaging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.10 — 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 the Deathless", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.4.9 — 2023-06-27

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

### 1.4.8 — 2023-04-19

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

### 1.4.7 — 2021-10-25

Updated screenshots and general app improvements.

### 1.4.6 — 2018-05-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added support for iPhone X and fixed a crashing bug. If you enjoy playing "Choice of the Deathless," please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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