# Heavy Metal Thunder - The Interactive SciFi Gamebook > Interactive sci-fi gamebook where player choices drive a branching narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Cubus Games S.L..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-metal-thunder-the-interactive-scifi-gamebook/id903110999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cubus Games S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/860873370) - Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 173 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-08-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-metal-thunder-the-interactive-scifi-gamebook/id903110999/reviews.md ## What is Heavy Metal Thunder? *** Pocket Gamer SILVER AWARD *** A thrilling journey across the darkest regions of space. "This could be the digital adventure you've been waiting for." -- Pocket Gamer (Silver Award) "Gruesome charm and adrenaline infusing action" -- PocketMeta "Its art is absolutely fantastic. Super atmospheric, and very well put together. I love the audio." - Don't forget a towel (9.25/10) "High replay value with its divergent narratives." -- App Advice "Overall verdict: great, great, great." -- Lloyd of Gamebooks The smash-hit gamebook from acclaimed science fiction writer Kyle B. Stiff becomes an epic adventure on iPhone and iPad. Set out on a thrilling journey across the darkest regions of space to save the remnants of humanity from invading aliens in a grand saga that puts you in control of the story. A POWERFUL STORY THAT YOU CONTROL While cut off from your unit, you discover your allies are being tracked down by the alien invaders that have overrun our solar system. Only you can save them. On your journey you’ll meet the worst that the galaxy has to offer, and it will be up to you to choose how to deal with them. Do you help out those who have given up the fight? Or do you take shortcuts and gun down anyone in your way? As you learn how to fight the invaders you’ll gain new skills, but limited resources will make it impossible to save everyone. The first part of Kyle B. Stiff’s legendary adventure gamebook series has been brought to life as never before by developer Cubus Games in this official Heavy Metal Thunder game for iOS. Get read for the ride of your life as you become the hero of your very own story. FEATURES: * A new evolution in the adventure gamebook genre * A powerful, yet accessible sci-fi plot, packed with diverse characters * Rich, branching narrative that offers huge replay value * Brand new artwork from renowned illustrator Marc Gonzalez * Full soundtrack with sound effects and a vibrant atmosphere * The first part of an epic series Get ready to bring on the thunder. ** WARNING ** Undesired performance may occur on iPad1 (or early iPod generations) due to memory issues ABOUT US www.cubusgames.com https://twitter.com/CubusGames https://twitter.com/HeavyMetlThundr https://www.facebook.com/cubusgames SUPPORT Having any problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at hello@cubusgames.com MORE REVIEWS -- Users ---------- “Easily the most engrossing book I've read in years. It's a near perfect throwback to the old books where you are the hero.” “This gamebook is absolutely brilliant. The scifi setting is highly detailed and well thought out.” “Heavy Metal Thunder is, by far, the greatest book I have ever read.” “...it's a long, extremely well-written story with tons of choices. Very re-playable.” -- Pocket Gamer (Silver Award) ------------------------------------ "The kind of deathly sci-fi that you’ll enjoy if you liked Dead Space or the frightening moments of desperation in Gravity." "Heavy Metal Thunder is a cruel and unforgiving gamebook. It bashes you against the debris of space over and over, and is happy to leave you at the mercy of all manner of terrors." "The whole thing is presented brilliantly. The skill check and fighting interface in particular makes tapping the screen to stop some dice feel surprisingly futuristic." "It's refreshingly grim, and manages to keep you entertained throughout its hefty running time." "Fans of the genre thirsting for something a little darker should definitely give it a look." -- Pocket Tactics -------------------- "A big sweeping pulp sci-fi story of impossible odds and encroaching insanity." "I had a lot of fun with Heavy Metal Thunder, and look forward to future installments." ## Key features - Interactive gamebook genre evolution - Branching narrative with high replay value - Powerful sci-fi plot - Diverse characters - New artwork - Full soundtrack and sound effects ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-metal-thunder-the-interactive-scifi-gamebook/id903110999/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great Story, No Sequel *2024-05-01* The game and story are phenomenal. The skills and items you acquire actually have a noticeable impact on gameplay. However, there used to a be sequel to the game available on the App Store and they yanked it from existence for apparently no reason, so I am removing a star for that. ### 5/5 — Possibly the best thing ive ever downloaded. And I still come back to it. *2018-05-15, version 1.6* I’ve come back to this game/story and i still believe its the best thing I’ve ever downloaded, even after about 2-3 years. An unbelievable game, play with quality headphones and at night for near perfect immersion. ### 5/5 — Amazing. A must buy. *2016-08-21, version 1.6* This game is so good. Unbelievably good. You're doing yourself a disservice by not playing it already. ### 5/5 — Like a real RPG *2015-12-13, version 1.5* Or an old DOS adventure game... Writing is fantastic, music is great atmosphere, and it's like having a DM dictate game to you (except you only get certain choices). I wish there were choices for dialogue (would involve more writing), and some alternative to the dice, because rolling skill checks on 2d6 is irritating. Same for combat. Very easy to roll bad and die. Still amazing, and I'm only on the third chapter. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventure game but finding A Dark Room too tedious or difficult :-) ### 5/5 — Unique and Well written *2015-05-10, version 1.5* As a huge fan of pen and paper RPG game, I'd like to say wow and thank you. It's superbly written, the art is striking and wonderfully fitting, I love the simple and effective dice combat system and think the replay value is massive. Please keep it up. ### 5/5 — Great for Experienced Players *2015-03-18, version 1.5* Hienlein-esqe themes/prose, glimmers of witty banter, and the occasional smashing of the fourth wall make this a riveting and entertaining 'choose your own adventure.' The writing can edge on immature at times and some portions of the script would have benefited from editing but thanks to the author's talent for story telling you will find yourself forgetting any such faults. This game is however not for cyoa noobs. An introductory to title needs extensive tutorials and information regarding point investment. When approaching this game you need to know how 'skills' are used in games like this and must have already come to the realization that arbitrary choices or a shotgun method of character development will result in failure and frustration. If you have a background in tabletop RPGs and/or other cyoa books then you will get your money's worth, otherwise you might end up with a broken iphone. ### 5/5 — Great writing, cooperative dev. *2015-01-31, version 1.5* Not only is the writing great, and the gameplay satisfying enough, but the dev is also very cooperative and fixes any reported bugs within a short period of time. Great! ### 5/5 — FUN *2015-01-26, version 1.5* This is a very fun and cool app. The writing is very good and at times laugh out load funny. Give it a chance and you will be amused for few hours. Can't recommend it enough. ### 2/5 — Good concept, good writing, poor probability... *2015-01-24, version 1.5* This game has a decent amount of content going for it. Good and somewhat engaging writing along with acceptable illustrations. The stupid "dice" game has me rail-roaded down certain paths because I lose EVERY time, right in the beginning where stat-play shouldn't be such a factor. Why offer a choice? Plus you have to slog through all the crap (more fixed dice games) to get to where you were after death, only to get predictably unreasonably rolls, even after investing in the skills that SHOULD give you a leg up. Tiresome and monotonously repetitively boring. Suppose I'll give it a few more goes... :/ this has potential but the dice are rigged...update: five more losses in a row, using the only skills I added points too. Story is good but random/ continuous losing streaks call for an uninstall. ### 5/5 — Fun to read/Play *2015-01-20, version 1.5* It was somewhat hard to get into but once I got past the intro and somewhat into the first chapter it seemed to get far more interesting. The way the story unfolds with help of your own choices blends really well, far better than most other choice driven stories I've played. It's a fun game/story and it's quite compelling to keep playing. ## Frequently asked questions about Heavy Metal Thunder ### What is Heavy Metal Thunder? Heavy Metal Thunder is an interactive sci-fi gamebook that puts you in control of the story. You'll embark on a thrilling journey across space to save humanity from alien invaders, making choices that impact the narrative and its outcome. ### What are the key features of this gamebook? Key features include a new evolution in the adventure gamebook genre, a powerful sci-fi plot with diverse characters, a rich branching narrative offering high replay value, brand new artwork, and a full soundtrack with sound effects for a vibrant atmosphere. ### How much does Heavy Metal Thunder cost? The application is a paid download. Pricing details can be found on the app store listing for your specific device. ### What devices is Heavy Metal Thunder compatible with? The game is available for iPhone and iPad. However, users with iPad 1 or early iPod generations may experience undesired performance due to memory issues. ### What makes this gamebook replayable? The gamebook offers high replay value due to its rich, branching narrative. Your choices lead to different paths and outcomes, allowing you to explore various story possibilities and character interactions with each playthrough. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2016-01-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Size optimization New option icons Minor bugs fixed: -device resolutions -FB share button -scroll ### 1.5 — 2015-01-10 -New icon -Link to the sequel "Sol Invictus" -Minor bugfixing ### 1.4 — 2014-11-13 -Narrative bugs fixed -Design changes ### 1.3 — 2014-11-07 -New icon -Minor bugfixes -Minor design changes ### 1.2.1 — 2014-09-25 -New social sharing features to spread the word while playing -Narrative bugs fixed ## Apps similar to Heavy Metal Thunder | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [It's Killing Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-killing-time/id993488475) | 5.0 (15) | $4.99 | Games | | [Empyrean](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empyrean/id1162794046) | 4.5 (25) | $6.99 | Games | | [Captive of Fortune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captive-of-fortune/id1011605415) | 3.0 (1) | $4.99 | Games | | [Blind Quest 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-quest-3/id1660780052) | 5.0 (1) | $5.99 | Games | | [Trials of the Thief-Taker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trials-of-the-thief-taker/id1256617054) | 4.3 (16) | $4.99 | Games | | [Reckless Space Pirates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-space-pirates/id747067888) | 3.3 (4) | $4.99 | Games | ## More apps by Cubus Games S.L. - [The Sinister Fairground: Horror Adventure Gamebook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sinister-fairground-horror-adventure-gamebook/id860873367) - [Deadman Diaries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadman-diaries/id1099757109) - [The Frankenstein Wars](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frankenstein-wars/id1217423017) - ['Normal Club](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-club/id1459626173) - [Steam Highwayman](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-highwayman/id1586132843) All apps by Cubus Games S.L.: https://appshunter.io/developer/860873370 --- *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 2026-06-10.*