Fallen Hero: Rebirth is a staggering achievement in interactive fiction. Writing a 380,000-word novel is hard enough, but making every choice feel meaningful and every character path feel earned is a different beast entirely. Playing as a former hero turned villain is a trope, but here it is handled with incredible nuance. The exploration of trauma, identity, and the moral gray areas of 'superheroics' is some of the best writing I've seen in the genre.
The lack of graphics and sound isn't a drawback; it’s a feature. The prose is so descriptive and the pacing so tight that your imagination does all the heavy lifting. Customizing your villain's powers and armor feels personal, and the ability to juggle multiple identities adds a layer of tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s a dark, psychological masterpiece that fans of choice-based RPGs cannot afford to miss.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.5Thu Jan 08 2026
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Become the greatest telepathic villain Los Diablos has ever known! Once you were famous; soon you will be infamous. That is, unless your old friends in the Rangers stop you first. Juggle different identities and preserve your secrets as you build new alliances and try to forget the friendships you've left behind.
"Fallen Hero: Rebirth" is a 380,000 word interactive novel by Malin Rydén, 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.
• Hone your telepathic talents, possess people and venture into their minds.
• Build your own personalized combat armor: be a terrifying super-strong behemoth, a mysterious speedster or anything inbetween.
• Make alliances or enemies in the Los Diablos underworld while you outfight and outthink the heroes set against you.
• Explore relationships as straight, gay, bisexual or aromantic. Romance a mad scientist, your former partner, or both.
• Juggle two bodies and three identities, play as male, female or genderqueer.
• Above all; make sure your past never catches up with you.
How far will you fall down the path of villainy?
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Become the greatest telepathic villain Los Diablos has ever known! Once you were famous; soon you will be infamous. That is, unless your old friends in the Rangers stop you first. Juggle different identities and preserve your secrets as you build new alliances and try to forget the friendships you've left behind.
"Fallen Hero: Rebirth" is a 380,000 word interactive novel by Malin Rydén, 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.
• Hone your telepathic talents, possess people and venture into their minds.
• Build your own personalized combat armor: be a terrifying super-strong behemoth, a mysterious speedster or anything inbetween.
• Make alliances or enemies in the Los Diablos underworld while you outfight and outthink the heroes set against you.
• Explore relationships as straight, gay, bisexual or aromantic. Romance a mad scientist, your former partner, or both.
• Juggle two bodies and three identities, play as male, female or genderqueer.
• Above all; make sure your past never catches up with you.
How far will you fall down the path of villainy?










Fallen Hero: Rebirth is a deep, choice-driven interactive novel where you play as a former hero who has fallen from grace and decided to become a villain. Juggle multiple identities, build your own super-powered armor, and navigate complex relationships with your former allies. Your choices determine how far you will fall and whether you can keep your secrets hidden from those who once trusted you.
380,000 words of branching narrative
Deeply personal character customization
Diverse romance options (straight, gay, bi, aromantic)
Unique identity-swapping mechanics
Richly developed superhero world
Think about your villain's 'brand' early on. Will you be a terrifying brute or a subtle manipulator? Your choices in the opening chapters regarding your armor and public persona will unlock different tactical options later in the story.
The core of the game is maintaining your cover. Be careful when interacting with the Rangers—if your 'hero' past and 'villain' present collide too early, it can lead to a quick end. Balance your telepathic use to avoid mental strain.
Yes, your choices throughout the story lead to significantly different outcomes and set the stage for the sequel.