Alter Ego

Name: Alter Ego
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (185 reviews)
Author: Choose Multiple LLC

By: Choose Multiple LLC

A life simulation game

Features & Capabilities

What if you could live your life over again? Alter Ego is a text-based interactive fiction where you decide what happens next. Like a pick-a-path gamebook, it features thousands of questions, spanning from birth to death, with two distinct paths based on your gender.

Originally published in 1986 and now updated by Choose Multiple LLC, this edition refreshes the interface while keeping the core story intact. As a Chrome extension, you can explore countless life paths—from friendships and romance to career choices— and see how every decision shapes your fate.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Choose Multiple LLC

Rating:

4.40

(185)

Version:

1.6.0 Last updated: 2023-05-31

Version code:

857457884

Creation date:

2009-09-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

29.49MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 120,235 ▼ 211

Other rankings

#31 in choose keyword 34 ▲ #93 in choice keyword 16 ▲

Other platforms

Alter Ego (v1.7.0)

41,978 3.93

(1,698)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Choose Multiple LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alter-ego/id329703516

User Reviews

Alter Ego is praised for its well-written, branching, story-driven life simulations and nostalgic charm, delivering emotional endings and strong replay value. However, reviewers repeatedly cite missing LGBTQ+ options and dated content, plus a desire for more updates and UI improvements. The core narrative is engaging, but inclusivity and ongoing content updates are the main areas for improvement.

Pros

Well-written, branching storytelling with emotionally impactful endings.
High replay value from multiple life paths and outcomes.
Nostalgic, retro charm as a classic life-sim.
Narrative-driven, text-based format that feels personal and engaging.

Cons

Lack of LGBTQ+ options and overall inclusivity; content is heavily heteronormative.
Content feels dated and not aligned with modern sensibilities; calls for modernization or reboot.
Infrequent updates and limited new content.
Pacing and UX frustrations: life stages move too quickly with limited backtracking or life-history viewing.

Recent reviews

I’ve played this game since the 2010s and after it was bought out the only update it had was to be iOS acceptable. I would hope a small team would play this game and start editing outcomes and adding new content. If not then I’d like a refund on what I bought since it’s more or less a dead game

by Si*****, 2026-02-12

Most amazing game in the world that you have to play at least once! Always updated and supported! BETTER THAN BITLIFE NO ADS

by um*****, 2025-04-03

I used to play this game when I was younger on the computer. I downloaded the game because I thought there would have been expansive upgrades to it after some time but I was pretty disappointed that there really wasn’t. There is no diversity in the game. A lot of the people described are blonde with blue eyes. Furthermore, it doesn’t include the LGBTQ+ community. It would be nice to go through a phase where you’re trying to understand your sexuality or gender identity. I did just read their About page & I will check out the other choice of games to see if there is something more for what I’m looking for.