# Best of Us

> The dawn of superpowers! Become one of the first heroes—or the first villain!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.bestofus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.bestofus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.hostedgames.bestofus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hosted Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 17,299
- **Rating:** 3.55 / 5 (241 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2016-04-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hostedgames.bestofus)
- **Website:** [https://hostedgames.org/](https://hostedgames.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Best of Us** is a thrilling interactive novel by Teo Kuusela, inviting you to step into a world where superpowers emerge at the dawn of a new era. With over 127,000 words of immersive storytelling, this text-based adventure challenges you to choose your destiny—whether as a heroic protector or the first villain to shape the future of the city of Pacifica.

In this captivating story, you'll select your unique powers, craft your hero's uniform, and confront conspiracies that threaten society. Every decision influences the narrative, letting you define what it means to be a hero or a vigilante. Ignite your imagination and explore a vast, choice-driven world full of moral dilemmas and thrilling action.

## Rankings

- #458,720 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.hostedgames.bestofus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the game's concept, characters, and customer support, enjoying multiple role routes as hero or villain. However, many find the story short, linear, and lacking depth in choices, character development, and world building. There are complaints about minimal power options and poor writing quality. Additionally, several users express dissatisfaction with the app's pricing model and in-app purchases, feeling they don't align with the game's value.

### Pros

- Good customer service support.
- Enjoyable gameplay with multiple routes as villain, hero, or a mix.
- Interesting characters and concept.
- Potential for a good story and universe.

### Cons

- Storyline is very linear and choices don't significantly impact the story.
- The story is short and feels rushed with little world building or character development.
- Lack of new or diverse powers and character evolution.
- The writing quality is low, with poor grammar and forced details.
- High cost compared to other similar games and some frustration with in-app purchases.

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