Choice of the Petal Throne

Name: Choice of the Petal Throne
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.1 (16 reviews)
Author: Choice of Games LLC

By: Choice of Games LLC App

Empire of the Petal Throne™

Overview

Version:

1.1.6

Last updated: 2026-01-08

Ranking

#283,482 ▲ 78

Overall

Features & Capabilities

In the Empire of the Petal Throne™, will you find glory, or a knife in your back?

"Choice of the Petal Throne" is a 124,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Danielle Goudeau, 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.

M.A.R. Barker's world of Tékumel™ is a fantasy universe like no other, where South American, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures collide. The princes and princesses of the Tsolyáni empire vie for their father's mystical Petal Throne, tearing the nation apart with civil war and political intrigues.

As a captain in one of their armies, will you play as male or female, gay straight or bi? A brave and forthright soldier, a hedonistic intriguer with a heart of gold, or scheming double agent?

Tékumel™ and Empire of the Petal Throne™ are trademarks of M.A.R. Barker and are used with permission of the Tékumel Foundation. For additional information, please visit www.tekumelfoundation.org.

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App

By:

Choice of Games LLC

Rating:

4.10

(16)

Version:

1.1.6 Last updated: 2026-01-08

Version code:

881304042

Creation date:

2015-04-09

Compatible devices:

Size:

27.07MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-10

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# 283,482 ▲ 78

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Developed by:

Choice of Games LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choice-of-the-petal-throne/id975038492

Website:

https://www.choiceofgames.com/

User Reviews

Choice of the Petal Throne delivers a richly written Tekumel experience with deep lore and multiple paths, driving replayability and atmosphere. It’s beloved by fans for its world and writing, but reviewers cite abrupt endings, a short runtime, and heavy, sometimes opaque terminology that can deter newcomers. The glossary is helpful but can slow flow, and character relationships sometimes feel underdeveloped. Overall a strong pick for Tekumel fans and CoG lovers who don’t mind a learning curve.

Pros

Rich Tekumel lore and faithful Barker vibe
Solid writing and world-building with imaginative encounters and strong atmosphere
High replay value due to branching paths and meaningful choices
Essential glossary that aids immersion and understanding
Short but dense, rewarding experience

Cons

Ending and overall narrative often feels abrupt or unsatisfying; the game ends too soon
Length is short; pacing can feel incomplete
Dense, unfamiliar terminology can be hard for newcomers to follow; glossary disrupts flow
Character development and relationships can feel underdeveloped or not deeply explored

Recent reviews

I’ve always been intrigued by Tekumel and really never had the chance to play the game This is short but rich. Feels like Barker’s vibe. Wish she would write a whole book

by Je*****, 2023-03-26

I’m giving this five stars because it’s very well written and the devs clearly did their homework on a very obscure pen and paper classic. This game is an excellent recreation of M.A.R Barker’s world of Tekumel. While the writing is excellent and the lore is rich, it’s fair to say newcomers to this world may find this particular game difficult to jump right into. I would suggest that the devs provide a slight intro in the beginning that explains (in a basic sense) the point of clans, or perhaps a brief description of current events to set the scene and the tone of the world. That said, thank you for the story, it was a blast!