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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 30, 2014
  • January 8, 2026

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Experience the Battle of the Somme through an interactive, text-based historical novel. Your choices shape your story as a British infantryman, navigating the horrors and possibilities of World War I. Explore diverse roles and uncover historical mysteries.

Interactive historical novel
Text-based gameplay
Branching storylines
Multiple character roles
Historical immersion
Mystery solving
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What's New in Somme Trench

1.1.5

January 8, 2026

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 "Somme Trench", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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User reviews

Great Historic Game

If you want a glimpse on history I highly recommend this game and I love it how you get to pick your surname

Doesn’t work

Bought the app to use in my classroom. First try seemed to work fine, but hasn’t worked since. Would love to be able to use it, but can’t get it to operate.

Nice from an Armchair Historian

My only gripe is how clearly disdainful the author is at timeless military practices like marching, drills, and discipline. They very very heavy handily associate bravery with naivety. It would be nice if there were several writers for this app, rather than one. Still had a lot of fun!

A masterpiece & labor of love

I have played dozens of war oriented games, read dozens of military history books, and biographies. This game is the best iOS game I have ever played (I have played 100s). So simple yet so immersive and gut wrenching. You feel as if you are on the battlefield. You also realize how much war is luck and chance rather than Hollywood heroics. Extremely memorable! The writing is amazing. I will buy any game this author ever writes. How I wish they had a few more like this. Could be other eras too. Hope to see more like this.
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Extraordinary

When I downloaded this game I must admit I had very low expectations but after 5 hours of binging I must say it is an incredibly immersive in depth and accurate game depicting ww1

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FAQ

What is Somme Trench?

Somme Trench is an interactive historical novel presented entirely in text. It allows you to experience the Battle of the Somme from the perspective of a British infantryman, with your choices dictating the narrative and outcome.

What are the key features of Somme Trench?

The app features a richly detailed, text-based interactive novel where your decisions shape the story. You can choose diverse paths such as an infantryman, stretcher bearer, or aircraft machine gunner, and uncover historical mysteries embedded within the narrative.

How much does Somme Trench cost?

The application is free to download and play, supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

What platforms is Somme Trench available on?

The provided data indicates it is a mobile application, suggesting availability on platforms like Android and iOS. Specific compatibility details would typically be found on the app store listing.

What kind of experience can I expect from Somme Trench?

You can expect an immersive, thought-provoking experience that places you in the shoes of a soldier during one of World War I's most significant battles. It focuses on storytelling and decision-making rather than graphics or sound.