Unending Self-Discovery in Alter Ego

Alter Ego
By Caramel Column Inc.

"Who am I?"

This game is for those who want to analyze their personality, those with an interest in literature, philosophy, or psychology, and those who are continuously searching for themselves.

Tap whispers to gather EGO. Use the EGO you have gathered to progress in the story and take personality tests. Use what you learn in the game to see yourself in a new light.
There are multiple endings based on the choices you make. Your interpretation changes the nature of the in-game world.

"This is our story: yours, and mine."

Questing for Resurrection

7Days!
By Buff Studio

A number of dead spirits have been assigned to a test. Successfully completing the test ensures they will be resurrected.
The messenger of death has assigned them each a task. They must attack one another or work together to complete their tasks.
Your character, Kirell, must also complete the task she has been assigned.
But her tasks requires that others die.

She has only seven days.
What choices will you make?

Seven Days is a text mystery adventure game enjoyable for all audiences, with uniquely styled illustrations. The game proceeds as a series of chats, and users read through the story as they make important decisions. The choices made determine the route the story takes.

Every choice you make changes your story.
Small choices add up to transform your relationships with comrades and determine your destiny and those of your comrades at critical moments.

You can choose to become the ultimate villain, or a trustworthy friend.
Everything depends on what you decide.

Struck by Cupid's Arrow

Last of my current set of story apps, and probably the most casually fun:

Lovestruck
By Voltage Entertainment

Choose your ideal romance and enjoy the love you've always wanted to in this unique visual romance novel game! Find a story that captures your heart and decide who you want to fall in love with from a selection of over 70 unique characters!

This is what I would imagine the majority of chick-lit romance apps are like: flirty, fun, and fairly simple.

Magic, Romance and Mystery Await

I said I'd be back with another interesting reading app, and here it is:

The Arcana
By Nix Hydra

Welcome to The Arcana, a thrilling world full of mystery and romance! Immerse yourself in this beautiful otome-inspired visual novel. You will become a tarot prodigy, wander the hidden alleys of an ancient city, and mingle with seductive figures. Choose your story carefully to decide who you condemn and who you desire!

You take the role of a prodigy tarot card reader employed in your mentor Asra’s magic shop. You wake up confused and with no memory of what took place before. All of a sudden, someone is knocking on the door. Three characters appear who wish to speak to your mentor, but you offer them a tarot card reading instead. Nadia, the countess of Vesuvia, is intrigued by your reading. She offers you an invitation to her Palace, however for a price - you must first uncover the mystery of her murdered husband!

Immediately you are thrust into a mystic story, where you rendezvous with a mix of sultry characters on your path to uncovering the mystery. Each character has many hidden secrets that you discover through your choices. Will you fall in love? Be careful, your choices impact more than just yourself!

In this LGBT-friendly game, you pick your pronoun - then romance to your heart’s content! If you play mystery games, otome, or anime games, you will love The Arcana! Are you ready to fall in love?

The Beginning of a New Chapter

As if books, ebooks, and manga weren't enough, now I've discovered apps with interactive(ish) stories. Coming off the heels of Hallmark's Christmas Movie marathons, I first started looking when I was craving a little romance in December. I've downloaded a few "otome games", just looking for some paranormal fluff, but I've been pleasantly surprised at how much depth has been in a couple of these. I'll get into my other favorites shortly, but I wanted to start off with probably the most diverse I've tried so far: Chapters.

Chapters
By Crazy Maple Studio

Choose your story with Chapters, the interactive story game that lets you choose your path in every story. Read through pages and pages of fun interactive stories that fit your mood, from romance to suspense!

Choose your story from our top collection of romance, fantasy, sci-fi, young adult, comedy, and drama series! Chapters combines a unique style of choose your own story gameplay with fiction stories from our top authors that you simply can't put down!

YOU get to make the choices in each story. Decide on hard life choices such as falling in love, discovering secrets, or unraveling deep mysteries! Make your choices wisely; every ending is different!