# Choice of the Petal Throne

> Empire of the Petal Throne™

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id975038492](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id975038492)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id975038492`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Choice of Games LLC
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-08
- **First published:** 2015-04-09
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choice-of-the-petal-throne/id975038492)
- **Website:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #285,175 — Overall
- #31 — choice

## Review summary

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

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