# The Eagle's Heir — An interactive steampunk novel

> Steampunk interactive novel of political intrigue, airship adventure, and romance. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eagles-heir/id1213091639 (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 51 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eagles-heir/id1213091639/reviews.md

## What is The Eagle's Heir?

Defend Napoleon's heir in this steampunk alternate history game of political maneuvering, airship adventure, and romantic intrigue! Will you bring liberty to France, or plunge Europe into bloody war?

"The Eagle's Heir" is a 200,000 word interactive novel by Amy Griswold and Jo Graham. It's entirely text-based, without graphics, or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Since Napoleon won the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, seventeen years ago, Europe has enjoyed an uneasy peace. While the great empires of Austria, Russia and England have tried to stem the tide of revolution, France has mastered steam power to conquer the air and sea. Now, Napoleon’s health is failing, and France is torn between his legitimate heir, Franz, and his illegitimate son Alexandre.

Luckily, Alexandre has you, his loyal bodyguard and childhood companion, skilled in the arts of the duel and the ballroom, and ready for anything from diplomacy to airship combat!

It's brother against brother as you choose who will rule France, and how. Will France have a king, an emperor, or become a republic? Can you guide your lifelong friend Alexandre to the throne, and keep not just your prince but his revolutionary ideals alive? Or will you throw your weight behind his half-brother Franz? Will you defeat France’s enemies with the thunder of airship guns or forge a marriage alliance in gaslit ballrooms?

• Play as male, female, genderfluid, or non-binary; gay, straight, or asexual
• Race airships across the English Channel
• Find romance with a journalist or a lady's maid, or ménage a trois at the Tuileries Palace
• Join a motley crew of actors in the revolutionary cause, or spy on them for your allies
• Duel aristocrats to preserve your and Alexandre's honor
• Plan a scandalous elopement which sends Europe into an uproar 

When swords cross before the throne, who will be the Eagle's Heir?

## Key features

- Steampunk alternate history setting
- Political maneuvering and diplomacy
- Airship combat and adventure
- Romantic intrigue and relationships
- Multiple character customization options
- Text-based interactive story

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-eagles-heir/id1213091639/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I'm Not A History Buff, But I Adore This Game

*2024-05-05, version 1.0.4*

I knew next to nothing about the steampunk genre before and I know nothing about the 1800s. All of my knowledge of Napoleon comes from high school classes over a decade ago and if I had to take a quiz on it again, I'd probably fail.

And yet, I still thoroughly enjoyed this game. Very well done.

### 3/5 — It’s fine

*2018-08-18, version 1.0.1*

I’ve played a lot of choose your own adventure styled games. And this is fun but very short and has limited replay. It’s fine though I enjoyed it.

### 5/5 — Good

*2018-06-18*

A few typos, but nothing major. This is a pleasure to read.

### 2/5 — Okay-ish

*2018-06-11, version 1.0.0*

Pros: Strong writing and world-building. 

Cons: Felt like I was constantly reaffirming my character's gender and sexuality and then not getting appropriate choices regardless.

Felt like I wasn't able to improve my stats effectively to face obstacles. Game ended abruptly and unsatisfactorily as a result of "choose the right option" at the end. (Didn't realize it was a skill check, so obviously chose the wrong one)

### 5/5 — Superb Alternate Historical Romance!

*2017-12-06, version 1.0.0*

I LOVE this game! As someone who has visited the places in the game and studied the history of the time period, it was a real treat to run around in this exciting alternate historical romance novella. I had so much fun! I didn’t know how things would turn out, and I still don’t exactly know how everything will turn out—so I will definitely be playing over and over again.

### 5/5 — Awesome Alt-History Game

*2017-12-03, version 1.0.0*

Loved the story and characters, a fun dip into historical fiction with a well-written premise.

### 1/5 — Meh

*2017-08-21, version 1.0.0*

I really grow tired of telling the game that I'm a straight male and then having all of the romance options be gay male stuff. There wasn't a single real female romance option but I got many opportunities to feel fluttery around dudes and to try to seduce them.

### 5/5 — The tricycle

*2017-07-28, version 1.0.0*

Any game that allows me to have a bisexual threesome is a win in my book. 10/10

### 5/5 — <3

*2017-04-23, version 1.0.0*

My favorite by leaps and bounds

### 5/5 — Fabulous game

*2017-04-18*

This is a really good game, I really like the way it is laid out. Thank you for making a really good game, it's well worth the time and money to play it.

## Frequently asked questions about The Eagle's Heir

### What is the gameplay like in The Eagle's Heir?

The Eagle's Heir is a text-based interactive novel. Gameplay focuses on making choices that influence the narrative, political outcomes, romantic relationships, and combat scenarios. There are no graphics or sound effects; the story is driven by your imagination.

### Can I play The Eagle's Heir offline?

As a text-based interactive novel, The Eagle's Heir does not require an internet connection to play once purchased and downloaded. You can enjoy the story on your iPhone or iPad without being online.

### What are the romance options in The Eagle's Heir?

The Eagle's Heir offers various romance options, including relationships with a journalist or a lady's maid. It also allows for a ménage à trois at the Tuileries Palace. You can choose to pursue romance or focus on political objectives.

### How does The Eagle's Heir handle player character customization?

The Eagle's Heir allows you to play as male, female, genderfluid, or non-binary characters. You can also select your character's sexual orientation, choosing to be gay, straight, or asexual, offering significant player agency.

### What is the age rating for The Eagle's Heir?

The Eagle's Heir is rated 12+, making it suitable for players aged 12 and above. This rating reflects the game's themes of political intrigue, dueling, and romantic relationships.

### How often is The Eagle's Heir updated?

The Eagle's Heir received its latest update to version 1.0.5 on January 8, 2026. While the initial release was in 2017, this indicates ongoing support and potential for future content or fixes.

### What platforms does The Eagle's Heir support?

The Eagle's Heir is available on iOS devices, specifically supporting iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a mobile interactive fiction experience.

### What is the price of The Eagle's Heir?

The Eagle's Heir is a paid application, priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to the full interactive novel without any in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 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 "The Eagle's Heir", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.4 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "The Eagle's Heir", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.3 — 2023-04-28

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "The Eagle's Heir", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.2 — 2021-10-26

Updated screenshots and general app improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-06-01

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

Added support for iPhone X. If you enjoy playing "The Eagle's Heir," please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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