Best Text Based Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our text based list covers 249+ iPhone apps and games updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Text Based Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SeedshipSeedshipFree4.7โ˜… (701)NoNoSep 2026
2Path of AdventurePath of AdventureFree4.5โ˜… (5.6K)NoYesOct 2026
3Paper War -Text-based war gamePaper War -Text-based war gameFreeโ€”YesYesAug 2026
4GodvilleGodvilleFree4.7โ˜… (1.8K)NoYesOct 2026
5Regime - Text Based AdventureRegime - Text Based Adventure$1.99โ€”NoNoJul 2026
6Eldrum: Untold - Text RPGEldrum: Untold - Text RPGFree4.7โ˜… (1.4K)NoYesOct 2026
7AI Dungeon: RPG & Story MakerAI Dungeon: RPG & Story MakerFree4.4โ˜… (27K)NoYesOct 2026
8Text Based JimmyText Based JimmyFree4.6โ˜… (8)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Text Based

Seedship#1

Seedship by Space Goblin Games

Text-based colony ship game
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(701 ratings)
Free
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A text-based strategy game where you guide a colony ship to find a new home for humanity. Make critical decisions about settling planets and navigating random events to ensure your colonists' survival and achieve a high score.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Simple and fun gameplay
  • ๐Ÿš€ Extremely replayable
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Charming and engaging
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Thought-provoking decisions
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great for short bursts of gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ No ads or in-app purchases

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Some small bugs that don't spoil the experience
  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional UI issues on iOS
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Lack of updates in recent years
Path of Adventure#2

Path of Adventure by Jordin Kee

Text-based roguelike ยท Offline
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(5.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a text-based fantasy adventure filled with turn-based combat, procedurally generated dungeons, and permadeath. Make choices, battle monsters, and explore ruins with unique characters. It's easy to learn but offers a deep challenge.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fun and challenging gameplay
  • ๐Ÿš€ Engaging text-based adventure
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Unique rogue-like mechanics
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Witty and humorous writing
  • ๐Ÿš€ Quick and easy to pick up
  • ๐Ÿ‘ No ads or pay-to-win elements

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Repetitive events and scenarios
  • ๐Ÿ”จ Difficulty can feel unbalanced
  • ๐Ÿ”จ Heavily reliant on RNG
  • ๐Ÿ”จ Lack of content variety
  • ๐Ÿ”จ Resurrection/undo costs can feel excessive

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FAQ about Text Based

What are the best text based apps & games for iPhone?
Seedship tops our text based apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 701 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 19 of the top text based apps & games we rank are free to download, including Seedship and Path of Adventure.
Seedship has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ text based apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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