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Franz: Scary Text Adventure

Franz: Scary Text Adventure

A Christmas horror story

711 ratings
236 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 30 Oct 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
October 16, 2023
Updated
December 21, 2023

Developer

Ice-Pick Lodge Studio
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🧾$2.00 - $25.00
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🏆3 achievements
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❓5 answered
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About

Interact with a mysterious creature named Franz through text and tactile gameplay. Your choices shape the narrative and determine your relationship with Franz, leading to multiple endings. Experience a unique horror story where your phone becomes the interface to a sentient entity.

✓Text-based communication
✓Tactile interaction
✓Word puzzle solving
✓Moral choice system
✓Non-linear narrative
✓Time-based mechanics
✓Notification system
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What users say about Franz

Reviews of Franz are mixed: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 711 App Store ratings. What users like most: immersive and captivating experience, thought-provoking psychological elements. Top complaints: frequent crashes and bugs, repetitive loops and glitches. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Immersive and captivating experience
  • 🤔Thought-provoking psychological elements
  • 🎨Unique and creative art style
  • 🕹️Engaging and experimental gameplay

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔁Repetitive loops and glitches
  • 💤Short gameplay duration
  • 💰Expensive in-app purchases
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What's New in Franz

1.04.011

December 21, 2023

Achievements system; Bug fixes

4

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$5.00

Faces

Concept art + Faces pack

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Я это принимаю

Странно, но имеет право быть
☆☆Nothing_left☆

Borderline Personality Tamagotchi

Really spooky! Ice-pick Lodge is maybe the only game dev with a really Capital-L-Literary sensibility. They use the form to *do* things (sort of like the difference between constative and performative utterances if that makes sense), and oh gosh, I just love it :)
Nneithernora

Ice peak всегда радует

Не знаю куда все идёт, но очень интересно
IKI. Ktv

I love

I’m so in love with this game
Jjameyboy777

Б

Имба
РРумпельшьилвовлыдлы
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Game freezing and crashing on certain devices

Bug

Inability to progress past the 'hand/finger' request

Bug

Notifications and interactions not working as intended

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Bug fixes for the 'hand/finger' request loop

Feature

Improved stability and performance

Feature

More content and storyline progression

Feature

FAQ

What is Franz: Scary Text Adventure about?

This game is a text-rich horror story where your phone is haunted by a creature named Franz. Through direct communication, puzzles, and tactile interactions, you uncover Franz's identity and desires. Your moral choices significantly impact the narrative and lead to different outcomes.

How do I interact with Franz?

Interaction involves solving word puzzles, using tactile input on your smartphone (like gentle or harsh touches), responding to notifications promptly, and managing time-based mechanics where Franz might lock you out. Your decisions, even seemingly small ones, have consequences.

Is Franz: Scary Text Adventure free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. These purchases may offer ways to enhance gameplay or remove ads, but the core experience is accessible for free.

What kind of endings can I expect?

The narrative is non-linear and reacts to your every action. Depending on your behavior, choices, and interactions with Franz, you can become her rightful owner or her puppet. This means there are multiple distinct endings to discover.

What platforms is Franz: Scary Text Adventure available on?

The description implies the game is designed for smartphones, utilizing features like tactile interaction and notifications. It is likely available on both iOS and Android mobile operating systems.