# Somme Trench

> Interactive text-based historical novel set during the Battle of the Somme. (iPhone/iPad app by Hosted Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somme-trench/id951355555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somme-trench/id951355555/reviews.md

## What is Somme Trench?

You're a fresh British infantryman at the Battle of the Somme, one of the longest, bloodiest battles of World War One. Can you survive a clash that kills almost twenty thousand of your countrymen on the first morning alone?

"Somme Trench" is an interactive historical novel by Andrew J. Schaefer, 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.

Your best bet might be as an airplane gunner, or a trench fighter, or even as a stretcher bearer. Firing squads, brothels and homeward-bound steamships are all in your possible future.  Or you might give in to your inner demons and wind up chatting with ghosts and skeletons as though they're your friends. Whatever path you choose, you'll be immersed in a richly detailed, interactive historical novel that has almost as many twists and turns as there were soldiers at the Somme.

• Immerse yourself in the world of the Western Front
• Choose paths as diverse as infantryman, stretcher bearer or aircraft machine gunner
• Learn about some of the most important events of world history
• Challenge your mind
• Enjoy a richly-detailed interactive novel with countless storylines
• Solve mysteries embedded within the game

## Key features

- Interactive historical novel
- Text-based gameplay
- Branching storylines
- Multiple character roles
- Historical immersion
- Mystery solving

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somme-trench/id951355555/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Historic Game

*2022-12-01, version 1.1.2*

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

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-02-04*

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.

### 5/5 — Nice from an Armchair Historian

*2021-11-04*

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!

### 5/5 — A masterpiece & labor of love

*2021-05-31*

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.

### 5/5 — Extraordinary

*2020-08-23, version 1.1.1*

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

### 4/5 — Great Game!

*2019-11-26, version 1.1.1*

I absolutely loved it! I was wondering if you could make more World War 1 Games, like Verdun,Yrpes or a battle fought by different countries! We need a German Story Game, Austrian-Hungarian,Russian and Italian! Maybe a Ottoman,Serbian,Bulgarian and maybe a Belgian Story!
Either way, this game is great!
Hope you make these type of game in the future!

### 5/5 — Give us dlc or sequel

*2019-07-14, version 1.1.1*

Have played through so many times with different results even when u make same choices such a great game would love a update or sequel I need more low fantasy historic fiction and in such detail 
Also am an Aussie so devs if you do sequel please feature us 
Cheers mates

### 5/5 — Very enjoyable

*2019-02-10*

This is one of my favourite little time wasters that gives you an insight into what it was like during WW1. I love all the little storylines you can take! I’d also really like a ‘spy’ storyline and perhaps one where you can rise to become a captain or even higher?

### 5/5 — Amazing Game!!!!!!!!!

*2019-01-26*

This game is so cool!!!!! Make sequels, like the rest of World War 1 from the same perspective (Assuming you make it through the Somme), and maybe more paths, like tank crewman? Or Royal Engineers? Anyways, great game, I totally recommend to people who are interested in WW1, military history, or just CYOA gamers in general

### 5/5 — A True Masterpiece

*2018-07-06, version 1.1.1*

I came into this game with low expectations, it seemed just another text adventure game, but to my surprise this game has become one of my favourites to play. I just wish the game where slightly longer or that the devs would make more games involving ww1. But overall this game is worth buying 100%.

## Frequently asked questions about Somme Trench

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

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

### 1.1.4 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Somme Trench", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.1.3 — 2023-05-08

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

### 1.1.2 — 2021-10-28

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

### 1.1.1 — 2018-06-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added support for iPhone X. If you enjoy playing "Somme Trench," please leave a written review. It really helps!

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