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The gods have chosen you to lead your tribe on a deadly pilgrimage to the Valley of the North Wind! When future generations recite your saga, will they sing of your glory or your downfall?

"Saga of the North Wind" is a 300,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Tom Knights, 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 people roam the Great Steppe, chased and challenged by the fearsome Tribe of the Black Wolf. Their leader, the shaman Zhan-Ukhel, calls forth savage magic from Chernobog, the god who rules their tribe. Your tribe must have a leader who can call down protection from the gods. That leader is you, and this is your saga.

Rule your tribe as an iron-fisted chieftain or as a benevolent guardian. Will your allies support you on the field of battle? Will the gods come when you need them most? Do you even need the gods to smite your enemies, or will you seize divine power for yourself?

An eerie glow dances across the stars tonight, stars that bear your name. Listen, now, to the Saga of the North Wind!

• Play as male or female, gay, or straight • Become a shaman of the spirit world • Fight the ancient, powerful force, Chernobog who rules your enemies • Battle in the arena or make a daring escape from captivity • Call upon the spirits for aid in your struggle against the Black Wolves' sorceror

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App
By:
Choice of Games LLC
Rating:
4.60
(17)
Version:
1.1.7 Last updated: 2026-01-08
Version code:
881304076
Creation date:
2016-11-17
Compatible devices:
Size:
31.22MB
Price:
6.99
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Choice of Games LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saga-of-the-north-wind/id1162838832
Website:
https://www.choiceofgames.com/

User Reviews

Saga of the North Wind is praised for its strong writing, immersive fantasy atmosphere, and high replay value with many paths and endings. Players enjoy the depth and length, and the sense of choice having real consequences. Common complaints center on a confusing stats/advisor mechanic, some underdeveloped characters, and a romance subplot that feels lacking or underexplored. Overall it's highly addictive and worth revisiting for multiple playthroughs, despite these flaws.
Pros
  • Great writing and immersive storytelling
  • High replay value with multiple endings
  • Depth and length with meaningful choices
  • Numerous storylines to explore across multiple playthroughs
Cons
  • Stats/advisor mechanic feels obfuscated or confusing
  • Some characters feel underdeveloped
  • Romance gameplay feels lacking or underexplored
Recent reviews
I just finished my first play through of this game, and I truly enjoyed the experience. The writing is great, which isn't something you can say about every CYOA game. My only complaint is that the stats (and what affects them) feel really obfuscated.
by Ju*****, 2017-08-06

Could not stop playing this game. So in depth and addicting, I highly recommend it
by th*****, 2017-04-04

I appreciate the intricacies and length of the game. The fact that one has to really think about their choices isn't found in a lot of COG apps. Not sure if I like the mechanic where the stats of the advisors affect which suggestion they'll give you; kinda messes with the way I view their character. Also a bit disappointed in the romantic gameplay; I wish there was more to it.
by Qk*****, 2017-03-10
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