# Creatures Such as We — A philosophical romance novel

> Interactive text-based philosophical romance novel set on the moon. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-such-as-we/id945521381 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 605 App Store ratings · 398 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-such-as-we/id945521381/reviews.md

## What is Creatures Such as We?

"Creatures Such as We" is a philosophical interactive romance novel by Lynnea Glasser, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Living on the moon is lonely, and stressful, and exhausting. Video games have always offered you an escape to a better life. The easy, happy life you wish you had. Which makes it so frustrating when the game you've been playing ends badly. But you have a chance to figure it out, because the next tourist group is the designers. You can debate with them about art, inspire them with the beauty of outer space, get closer to any one specific designer in particular, and finally find out how to get the ending you always wanted.

Awarded Second Place in the 20th Annual Interactive Fiction Competition (IFComp)
"You absolutely need to play through Creatures Such as We" -- Leigh Alexander
"Well-paced and richly written" -- Emily Short
"I couldn't tear myself away" -- Game Theory Podcast

• Immerse in the beautiful setting of a moon-bound tourist destination a tourist destination.
• Explore the meaning of gaming as a form of artistic expression with a cast of game designers.
• Inspire profound discussions, courage, and even love with the visiting space tourists.
• Six unique character paths, with options to be romantic or maintain strict professionalism.
• Play both your character, and the character of the game-within-a-game.
• Decide for yourself the best way to bridge the gap between game players and designers.
• Inclusive options for gender identity, orientation, race, and age.

## Key features

- Philosophical romance novel
- Text-based interactive story
- Choice-driven narrative
- Moon-bound setting
- Interact with game designers
- Multiple character paths
- Inclusive character options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Restart the Game Once | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Creatures Such as We?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💖 Beautiful, emotional story
- 👍 Diverse character representation
- 🤔 Thought-provoking philosophical themes
- 🎮 Engaging interactive gameplay
- ❤️ Captivating romance options

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Long wait times between chapters
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🤖 Lack of personality in main character

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional spelling and grammar errors
- Some choices feel like they have little impact on the story

**Most requested features**

- Expand the story with a sequel
- Add more customization options for the main character
- Improve the pacing and flow of the narrative

## Recent user reviews (10 of 398)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-such-as-we/id945521381/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I really enjoyed this!!!

*2025-11-16, version 1.3.11*

I really loved how deep and emotional this story was. I’ve played this game multiple times and I’ve enjoyed each time. I really wish there was more to the story, but that’s my only issue!

### 4/5 — beautifully written and super deep

*2025-10-08, version 1.3.11*

I totally loved this game! I got it the other day and just finished one run through, im going to try getting to know the other characters, but I really like grant. the stories really interesting and I love that their in space. the fact that they go into detail about important feelings like death and sadness really resonate with me. although I wish the story had more detail and length, the answer choices also werent my favorite, my choices were ignored by most characters in the book and even though I havent tried other options I feel they would have the same affect. also, the part where my character would play a video game seemed a bit pointless, I get it tied them too the guests arriving on the ship but I wish it focused more on the actual character not a game inside the story.
All in all I really loved this totally recommended for the day dreamers and romantics like myself :-)
(p.s. i changed the space backround to my wallpaper credits to the amazing artist 😍)

### 5/5 — Great game,

*2025-05-16, version 1.3.11*

but I wish there was a way to go like one choice back uncaps you made a miss clicks. I made a misclick once and chose the professional option and I had to restart to make it happen again.

### 5/5 — This was so beautiful

*2024-11-29, version 1.3.11*

what the FREAK

### 5/5 — Unique game

*2024-09-06, version 1.3.11*

Best thing I’ve played in a long time

### 5/5 — Tears

*2024-08-07, version 1.3.11*

Absolutely loved it I cannot type any words to say how much i loved this Just literal tears as the game finished Wow When a game is good It makes me emotional And for a game to make me emotional Considering i have strict ratings for games ( on my own level ) Its over the top great I swear This game is going to keep me thinking for ages

Update 2024 

As embarrassing as that rating is from high school me, for some reason this game/story still holds a place in my phone/ipad. Not sure why I connect to it so much. I don’t like reading as much now that I’ve grown but this games one of the few thing I can do a whole sithrough for. Thanks for the memories devs!

### 5/5 — Speechless.

*2024-07-19, version 1.3.11*

Just too good.

### 5/5 — An experience

*2024-07-10, version 1.3.11*

Coming back to this game is such a good time, years after downloading it and i can still read and play and choose which path and response i want despite having replayed it many times and it still is a fantastic read!!

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2024-06-16, version 1.3.10*

Loved it

### 5/5 — I like it a lot

*2024-04-08, version 1.3.10*

I played once and now imma go back for more and see all the different things I can do

## Frequently asked questions about Creatures Such as We

### What is Creatures Such as We?

Creatures Such as We is a philosophical, text-based interactive romance novel. Your decisions directly influence the story's progression and outcome. It focuses on narrative and character interaction without graphics or sound.

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

The app features a unique moon-bound setting, allows you to explore the meaning of gaming as art, and engage in profound discussions with visiting game designers. It offers six distinct character paths, including romantic options, and provides inclusive choices for character identity.

### How much does Creatures Such as We cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does contain in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific details on pricing for in-app purchases are not provided in the description.

### What kind of device can I play this on?

The description does not specify device compatibility. However, as it is a mobile application, it is likely designed for smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android operating systems.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for users seeking an immersive, story-driven experience that encourages thoughtful engagement with themes of art, relationships, and the nature of gaming. It's perfect for unwinding with a narrative that adapts to your choices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.12 — 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 "Creatures Such as We", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.3.11 — 2024-06-24

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Creatures Such as We", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.3.10 — 2023-06-29

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Creatures Such as We", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.3.9 — 2023-04-18

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Creatures Such as We", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.3.8 — 2022-03-28

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

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