# Grand Academy for Villains — World’s finest villain school!

> Interactive text-based novel about attending a school for villains. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-academy-for-villains/id1279424382 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-academy-for-villains/id1279424382/reviews.md

## What is Grand Academy for Villains?

Congratulations! We are delighted to welcome you to the Grand Academy for Future Villains, the world's finest evil preparatory school, where unimaginable power begins with a world-class education!

"Grand Academy for Future Villains" is a hilarious 200,000-word interactive novel by Katherine Nehring, 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.

Looking for a career as an evil overlord? A mad scientist? A megavillain, a wicked witch, a final boss? You’re not going to get there without hard work, dedication, and thorough education. In the space between worlds, between genres, beyond time and space itself, the Grand Academy for Future Villains trains the bad guys that every good story needs.

You, our hero--or our villain, rather--will arrive at the Academy ready to learn, but you'll quickly discover that there’s so much more to villain school than getting good grades. As you navigate the school year, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Secure an internship with a prestigious heartless corporation or megalomaniacal dictator
• Seduce a hero to the dark side (Attention students: do NOT allow yourself to be seduced by the forces of good!)
• Put in the extra hours at the lab to become an actual monster.
• Pledge your family’s secret society and become worthy of--or defy--the grand destiny your family has mapped out for you.
• Pay off your student loans (in the blood of your enemies, if necessary).
• Find true love, deadly rivalry, or both at the same time with your fellow students.
• Save your alma mater, take it over, betray it, or drop out in a blaze of glory.

Our alumni have gone on to dominate worlds, conquer galaxies, break hearts, and succumb to the creeping darkness in their souls. The choices that you make at our school will determine whether you join their illustrious company.

Enroll today!

## Key features

- Text-based interactive novel
- Choice-driven narrative
- Villain career paths
- Romance and rivalry options
- Student loan repayment
- School takeover or betrayal

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grand-academy-for-villains/id1279424382/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Technical difficulties

*2025-11-17, version 1.0.10*

I love playing this game but it resets my story in the middle of it and I don’t know why you should have someone look at that

### 5/5 — Sequel

*2020-10-09, version 1.0.5*

I really like this but it said to put in an email to save for the next episode. Is that ever gonna come out or not?

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2018-08-09, version 1.0.5*

Please make the sequel! It was as such a delight. I’m not a gamer, but this one kept my attention and amused me to no end. Bravo to Katherine and the team at Choice of Games.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2018-04-12, version 1.0.3*

Only covers freshman year with a very unfulfilled ending.  Can't recommend.

### 3/5 — Good...ish

*2018-01-17, version 1.0.3*

This game has definite promise, but there were a couple game-breaking bugs that seriously detracted from enjoying the game (there's a loop wherein I basically ended up having to do the same action five times that should've been only doable once before the story continued, for instance.)

Overall the game has promise aside from those immersion-breaking programming bugs (if they are indeed bugs and not just narrative railroading to get your stats where the programming requires it to be in order to continue the narrative) and a couple other story points that stretched the suspension of disbelief.

### 5/5 — Really fun!

*2018-01-02, version 1.0.3*

This was my first Choice of Games game and it definitely got me interested in trying more. It was longer and had more action and choice than I was expecting. The writing and world-building was top-notch. I loved all the little asides with villain tropes and the class descriptions, as well! I had a great time playing as a Thriller Freshman and I really hope there is a Sophomore year in the works!

### 2/5 — Nothing happens

*2017-12-27, version 1.0.3*

There are a lot of “Choice of” games that have a nice self contained narrative while still setting up for an overarching story. This is not one of them.

I felt like my choices were having an effect on gameplay so I was excited to see how the story played out but it just abruptly stopped with no pay off or conclusion. Very disappointing.

My recommendation would be to avoid this until the sequels come out.

### 4/5 — It was fun, but...

*2017-11-12, version 1.0.3*

The story was fun. All in all, I enjoyed it.

What I would LOVE, Choice of Games, is for checkpoint saves so I wouldn't have to restart the whole book. PLEASE make this a thing. Cheat codes or tips for better stats at the end of a full play through would be freaking fantastic also, but I feel the saves are really important.

### 5/5 — Fun, as always!

*2017-10-14, version 1.0.2*

As always, this lived up to me expectations immediately. I can't wait for more! 

Except, might I request a new feature? 

I'm aware that the majority of CoG's games are kid-friendly, and the ones that aren't are because of explicit cursing and excessive gore. However, since my brain won't stop nagging me about it, would ya'll perhaps create a section dedicated to the older community, that gives you the choice whether you want to go into explicit detail about what goes down in bed? 

 It's just a little thing that I think a few buddies of mine would appreciate because they're dirty-minded (and so am I) and wow I feel like this is going to come off as the strangest and prevented request ever. Oh well.

### 5/5 — Fools! You would dare defy me?!

*2017-10-07, version 1.0.2*

Jokes aside, this is a wonderfully written, well constructed and most of all characterful romp through the best villainous cliches. The joy of watching your convoluted master plans self destruct in your face is one like few others.

## Frequently asked questions about Grand Academy for Villains

### What is Grand Academy for Villains about?

Grand Academy for Villains is a 200,000-word interactive novel where your choices determine your path as a future villain. It's entirely text-based, focusing on imagination rather than graphics or sound.

### What kind of careers can I pursue in Grand Academy for Villains?

You can aim to become an evil overlord, a mad scientist, a megavillain, a wicked witch, or a final boss. The game offers opportunities for internships with prestigious evil organizations.

### Does Grand Academy for Villains have multiplayer or online features?

No, Grand Academy for Villains is a single-player, text-based experience. It does not feature graphics or sound effects, relying solely on the player's imagination.

### How does Grand Academy for Villains handle player choices and consequences?

Your choices are central to the gameplay. They will shape your relationships, career progression, and ultimately determine whether you join the ranks of the academy's successful alumni or meet a different fate.

### What is the age rating for Grand Academy for Villains?

The game is rated 9+, making it suitable for younger players interested in narrative-driven experiences.

### How often is Grand Academy for Villains updated?

The latest version is 1.0.11, and it was last updated on January 8, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency may vary.

### Does Grand Academy for Villains have ads?

Yes, Grand Academy for Villains contains advertisements.

### What devices can I play Grand Academy for Villains on?

Grand Academy for Villains is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 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 "Grand Academy for Villains", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.10 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Grand Academy for Villains", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.9 — 2023-04-26

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Grand Academy for Villains," please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.7 — 2021-10-24

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

### 1.0.6 — 2021-08-18

Updated to include 6.5" iPhone screenshots and general app improvements.

## Apps similar to Grand Academy for Villains

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hosted Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731) | 4.7 (956) | Free | Games |
| [Choice of Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-games/id1363309257) | 4.6 (1,255) | Free | Games |
| [Delight Games Premium Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delight-games-premium-library/id928739349) | 4.7 (1,421) | Free | Games |
| [Choice of Kung Fu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-kung-fu/id584710597) | 4.9 (11) | $4.99 | Games |
| [Choice of the Vampire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-vampire/id388848648) | 4.0 (40) | $5.99 | Games |
| [Choice of Rebels: Uprising](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-rebels-uprising/id1304501428) | 4.6 (146) | $7.99 | Games |

## More apps by Choice of Games LLC

- [Choice of the Dragon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-dragon/id348940932)
- [Choice of Broadsides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-broadsides/id365660770)
- [Affairs of the Court (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affairs-of-the-court-legacy/id386916020)
- [Choice of the Vampire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-the-vampire/id388848648)
- [Affairs of the Court](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affairs-of-the-court/id438137959)
- [Choice of Zombies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-of-zombies/id494073073)

All apps by Choice of Games LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*