Comparison

Creatures Such as We vs Choices That Matter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Creatures Such as We

Embark on a philosophical romance novel set on the moon. Your choices shape a text-based narrative where you interact with game designers, explore art, and seek a better ending to your virtual escape. Discover love and inspiration in the vastness of space.

Highlights
  • Philosophical romance novel
  • Text-based interactive story
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Moon-bound setting
  • Interact with game designers
  • Multiple character paths
  • Inclusive character options
Features
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"Creatures Such as We" is a philosophical interactive romance novel by Lynnea Glasser, 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. Living on the moon is lonely, and stressful, and exhausting. Video games have always offered you an escape to a better life. The easy, happy life you wish you had. Which makes it so frustrating when the game you've been playing ends badly. But you have a chance to figure it out, because the next tourist group is the designers. You can debate with them about art, inspire them with the beauty of outer space, get closer to any one specific designer in particular, and finally find out how to get the ending you always wanted. Awarded Second Place in the 20th Annual Interactive Fiction Competition (IFComp) "You absolutely need to play through Creatures Such as We" -- Leigh Alexander "Well-paced and richly written" -- Emily Short "I couldn't tear myself away" -- Game Theory Podcast • Immerse in the beautiful setting of a moon-bound tourist destination a tourist destination. • Explore the meaning of gaming as a form of artistic expression with a cast of game designers. • Inspire profound discussions, courage, and even love with the visiting space tourists. • Six unique character paths, with options to be romantic or maintain strict professionalism. • Play both your character, and the character of the game-within-a-game. • Decide for yourself the best way to bridge the gap between game players and designers. • Inclusive options for gender identity, orientation, race, and age.

About

Choices That Matter

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

Highlights
  • Epic text-based adventures
  • Branching narratives
  • Multiple story arcs
  • Player choice impacts story
  • Community statistics
  • Weekly story updates
Features
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CHOICES THAT MATTER is a collection of epic text adventure games similar to the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books (CYOA). No one player can discover the entire story in a single play through. See how many other players visited the same place as you, each time you conclude a story arc. Are you ready for the most epic text based game out there? ** OUR STORIES ** ADVENTURE 1: And The Sun Went Out Approximately 600,000 words and 2,400 choices in total! What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe. Find out who is murdering scientists and what this has to do with the random disappearances of the sun. This is your journey, and only your choices can expose the truth. ADVENTURE 2: And Their Souls Were Eaten You have a gift. With your gift, the dead are never truly gone. But what if there is a dark side to your gift? What if there are those who can pervert your talent, and alter the balance of life and death? Travel across a steampunk 1830s Europe, where metal is magical, giving powers to those who wear it. Learn more about your ancient gift and what it means for you, your family, and humanity. Uncover the nefarious plot to destroy all life... and fight against time to stop your enemy from destroying everything you hold dear. ADVENTURE 3: And Their Heroes Were Lost You wake up in a dirty prison cell with no memory of who you are. And, you're not alone. Who are the other prisoners? What are they to you? Are they your allies... or enemies? Will you escape? Try to find out who you are? Why did the people who captured you steal your memories—instead of just killing you? Travel the world as you uncover the details of a past that holds many secrets, and a future that is in peril. "What’s really innovative about Choices...unlike traditional gamebooks that have a definite end, Choices: And the Sun Went Out is a continuing gamebook that will be updated weekly, allowing you to progress through the story over time. As you make choices in your story, it will advance in ways completely differently than other readers when weekly content is added." - PocketTactics.com This app is supported by video ads which can be optionally disabled by purchasing a story pass. Privacy policy: http://tinmangames.com.au/privacy/

Screenshots

Creatures Such as We4 screens
Choices That Matter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Creatures Such as We at 95% against Choices That Matter's 72%. Creatures Such as We also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Choices That Matter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 605). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Creatures Such as We sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Creatures Such as We holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 605 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Creatures Such as We's written reviews are positive against 72% of Choices That Matter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creatures Such as We ships an update every 8 months, Choices That Matter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Creatures Such as We versus Choices That Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreatures Such as WeChoices That Matter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (605 ratings) — better4.6 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better71.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6052.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB127 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperChoice of Games LLCTin Man Games

Customer experience

Creatures Such as We

All ratings605 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%

Choices That Matter

All ratings2,251 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.9%

User reviews

Creatures Such as We

From 605 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Beautiful, emotional story
  • 👍 Diverse character representation
  • 🤔 Thought-provoking philosophical themes
  • 🎮 Engaging interactive gameplay
  • ❤️ Captivating romance options

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times between chapters
  • 💰 Expensive to remove ads
  • 🤖 Lack of personality in main character

Choices That Matter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
  • 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
  • 👍 Immersive experience
  • 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
  • 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
  • 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
  • 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
  • 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

Bugs and requests

Creatures Such as We

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional spelling and grammar errors
  • Some choices feel like they have little impact on the story

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand the story with a sequel
  • Add more customization options for the main character
  • Improve the pacing and flow of the narrative

Choices That Matter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
  • Apple Watch integration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to reread past story segments
  • More detailed statistics on choices made
  • Expansion of romance/relationship content
  • Increased frequency of story updates

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Creatures Such as We

One-time2
  • Restart the Game Once$0.99
  • Remove Advertising$4.99
4 purchases

Choices That Matter

One-time4
  • 100 Choice Tokens$0.99
  • Their Heroes Were Lost Pass$3.99
  • And The Sun Went Out Pass$4.99
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  • Their Souls Were Eaten Pass$4.99

Questions

Is Creatures Such as We free?
Creatures Such as We is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Choices That Matter free?
Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Creatures Such as We or Choices That Matter?
Creatures Such as We is rated higher. Creatures Such as We averages 4.8 out of 5 from 605 ratings, while Choices That Matter averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Creatures Such as We or Choices That Matter have ads?
Both Creatures Such as We and Choices That Matter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Creatures Such as We or Choices That Matter?
Creatures Such as We ships an update every 8 months, and Choices That Matter every 2 months. Most recently, Creatures Such as We was updated on November 3, 2026 and Choices That Matter on November 1, 2026.

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