# Hosted Games

> Interactive novels made by YOU

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1302297731](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1302297731)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1302297731`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hosted Games LLC
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (982 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-06
- **First published:** 2018-03-27
- **Size:** 94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hosted-games/id1302297731)
- **Website:** [https://hostedgames.org/](https://hostedgames.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Hosted Games is a growing library of text-based interactive novels written by authors like you. These stories are driven entirely by your choices and imagination, with no graphics or sound effects—just words and branching paths. Explore a range of genres and fan favorites, from Zombie Exodus to Wayhaven Chronicles, and discover adventures where your decisions shape the fate of characters and worlds.

Authors can write using ChoiceScript, a simple language designed for creating multiple-choice interactive fiction. It's accessible to writers with no programming experience, making it easy to publish engaging stories for readers who crave interactive fiction. Learn more at hostedgames.org and dive into a world where every choice matters.

## Rankings

- #55,191 — Overall

## Review summary

Hosted Games offers a broad, well-written collection of interactive stories with high replay value, but players frequently report bugs, ads and UI issues that hinder smooth play. The catalog’s variety and strong storytelling are praised, while ad pacing and technical stability remain the main drawbacks.

### Pros

- Very replayable with multiple outcomes and hours of entertainment.
- Strong writing and engaging characters across stories.
- Large library of diverse stories/genres beyond romance.
- Endings and storytelling hooks keep players coming back.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and performance issues (jittering, lag, misread choices, crashes).
- Ads and paywalls disrupt gameplay (20-minute wait, gating, and problematic advertising).
- UI/UX glitches and inconsistencies (new UI glitches, dark mode incomplete, display issues).

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