AI Dungeon is a text adventure game made by Latitude. Instead of choosing from fixed options, you type whatever you want to do in plain language and the AI continues the story. What sets it apart from classic text games is that actions are not limited: you can draw a sword in a fantasy world, solve a puzzle, or leave the main plot completely.

What is AI Dungeon good for?#

  • Entertainment and story games: pick a ready-made scenario such as a fantasy quest or surviving a post-apocalyptic world and start without any preparation.
  • Building your own scenario: create a custom world with your own rules and characters to share with friends.
  • Writing practice: a stuck writer can use it as a spark to continue a scene.
  • Role-playing: for anyone who enjoys chatting with imaginary characters and building a story together.
  • English practice: students strengthen their reading and writing through everyday text.

Strengths and weaknesses#

Strengths:

  • Very easy to start; you just type what you want.
  • Great freedom in actions and plot direction.
  • Community-made scenarios plus tools to build your own.
  • Available on web and mobile app.

Weaknesses:

  • Memory is limited, and long stories sometimes forget characters and details.
  • Text can occasionally be repetitive or off-topic and need manual fixing.
  • The best quality sits behind a subscription.
  • It offers less control than dedicated writing tools for serious novel writing.

Free version and pricing#

You can start free, but the free tier is limited. Stronger models, longer memory and extra features unlock with a monthly subscription. Check the official site for current prices.

Language support#

The game is built for English. Writing in other languages is possible and the model will reply, but story coherence and style get weaker. Access from some countries, including Iran, is uncertain because it is a US company, so sign-up or payment may be restricted. Try a free account first.

Getting started in three steps#

  1. Open the site or app and create an account.
  2. Pick a ready-made scenario or write your own.
  3. Type what you want to say or do and read the result; if you don't like it, edit or regenerate the text.

AI Dungeon alternatives#

  • NovelAI: more of a writing tool, with finer control over the world and style.
  • Character.AI: focused on chatting with imaginary characters rather than text adventures.
  • Sudowrite: better suited to someone writing a serious novel.