.avif)
.avif)
If AI Dungeon's memory limits, safety controls, or pricing have you hunting for an AI Dungeon alternative, here are 9 AI dungeon-like games ranked by what each one does better, whether that's memory, content filters, or price, led by Wit's End, a fantasy quest you play with friends on the Weekend app.
I checked the plans, features, and content rules for each alternative and played the ones I could get into to experience games first-hand. For more picks, see our AI text adventure games.
AI Dungeon alternatives: TL;DR
- Wit's End: Best if you want a chaotic, fun fantasy quest with friends
- NovelAI: Best if you want deep memory tools and nothing holding your writing back on paid tiers
- DreamGen: Best if you want uncensored long-form writing that holds a plot
- Chub AI: Best if you want character-card roleplay with deep control
- SillyTavern: Best if you want free, self-hosted total control
- KoboldAI: Best if you want fully private play on your own hardware
- Character.AI: Best if you want a free library and casual character chat
- Friends & Fables: Best if you want real D&D 5e rules with an AI dungeon master
- DungeonsDeep: Best if you want tactical grid combat with a rules system
How to pick an AI Dungeon alternative
The right pick depends on which AI Dungeon limitation matters most to you. Great character cards won't help if you want tactical combat, and a free local setup isn't a bargain if you don't want to configure models and backends.
The biggest differences come down to story memory, content rules, cost, setup, and whether a tool is built for solo writing, character chat, or group play.
- Group play with friends: Wit's End, a fantasy adventure your group plays together in the Weekend app.
- Better memory: NovelAI, with Lorebook, Memory, and Author's Note tools you can edit as the story grows.
- Fewer mid-scene refusals: DreamGen for long-form plots, or Chub AI for character cards with deep settings.
- Free and private: SillyTavern or KoboldAI, if you're comfortable connecting or running your own model.
- Casual character chat: Character.AI, which is free and easy to start but keeps strict content controls on.
- Rules and dice: Friends & Fables for D&D 5e-style group campaigns, or DungeonsDeep for tactical grid combat from $9.95 a month.
If ordered choices matter more to you, our review of choose-your-own-adventure games is a good next read.
Why look for an alternative to AI Dungeon
AI Dungeon still works for a quick, casual session. If you're here looking at something else, it's probably because the AI forgets your story, the game shuts down suddenly, or you keep needing more to buy credits.
The AI keeps forgetting your story
You’re a few hours into a campaign and a character forgets something that shaped the whole story. Plot threads disappear, relationships reset, and the adventure begins drifting away from what you built.
AI Dungeon gives paid members more context and memory than free players, but every plan still has limits. If you mainly write long campaigns, the size of the context window and the tools available for preserving key facts matter more than the number of models included.
You keep getting shut down mid-scene
AI Dungeon allows a wide range of mature material in private and unlisted adventures. It still uses safety controls for generated content and applies separate rules to anything published publicly.
That doesn’t mean an ordinary battle or tense scene is against the rules. It does mean the system can sometimes refuse or redirect a prompt, depending on the scene and model. If that has happened often enough to break the flow of your stories, a local setup or a platform with a different content policy may suit you better.
The plan limits no longer suit you
AI Dungeon combines subscription plans with Credits used for features such as image generation and temporary extra context. Model access, memory, and context allowances also change between plans, so the headline monthly price doesn’t cover everything.
If you mostly want text adventures, compare the context and model access you actually receive. If you generate images or regularly buy extra context, include the likely Credit cost too.
AI Dungeon alternatives: At a glance
Note: AI tools change fast. Confirm the current price and content policy on each tool's own page before you commit.
How I came up with this list
I started with the 3 reasons people most often look beyond AI Dungeon: the story forgets too much, the safety controls interrupt the kind of fiction they want to write, or the pricing no longer feels right for how they play.
I then looked at 5 things across each alternative:
- How much story context it can carry and what tools it gives you to preserve important details
- What kinds of writing its content policy and available models permit
- Whether there is a free option you can use long-term
- How much setup and technical knowledge it requires
- Whether it is built for solo writing, character chat, or a group RPG
These are not 9 identical products. SillyTavern and KoboldCpp are local tools, NovelAI and DreamGen are writing platforms, and Friends & Fables, DungeonsDeep, and Wit's End are closer to games.
I ranked them by how well they handle a particular AI Dungeon frustration, rather than forcing them into one overall score.
1. Wit's End
Wit's End is Weekend's AI fantasy RPG. Instead of a private text window, you play it together on the TV. Using your TV remote or paired smartphone as the mic, you build a hero, speak your choices out loud, roll dice, and move through a quest as a group on one screen.
From there, it plays like a chaotically fun D&D session. Each player uses hold-to-talk to say what their hero does, dice rolls decide whether it succeeds, and the quest is different every playthrough.
The content suits older kids, teens, and adults, so you can play with a mixed group without screening prompts first. For more group options, see our AI RPG games to try with friends.
{{cta-witsend}}
Key features
- Describe your hero aloud to get a custom character, portrait, and powers
- Speak your actions with hold-to-talk while dice rolls decide the outcome
- Different every playthrough, so it replays well
- Available in the Weekend app on Fire TV, Samsung, and LG smart TVs
Pros
✅ Nothing stops you mid-scene, and memory holds a long plot
✅ Scenario codex keeps your details consistent
Cons
❌ No editable memory or lorebook tools
❌ No mature or adult storylines, so it may be limiting for some audiences
Best for
A group that wants a shared fantasy adventure on your TV.
Pricing
7-day free trial, then $12.99/month for the full Weekend library.
2. NovelAI
NovelAI is my first pick for writers who want more control over what the AI remembers. Its Lorebook, Memory, and Author’s Note tools let you decide which world details, character facts, and writing instructions should remain in view as the story grows.
NovelAI is an AI writing tool built for stories. Its models help you write fiction, play text adventures, and build your own worlds. A lorebook keeps track of your characters and places, and an image tool creates anime-style art to go with your story. In my testing, the paid service handled dramatic and mature scenes without interrupting the story.
Stories saved on NovelAI’s servers are encrypted. Its terms say the user holds the information needed to decrypt that content, and that NovelAI cannot recover stored stories if those credentials are lost.
There is no permanent free plan, so the trial is the best way to find out whether the writing style and controls suit you before subscribing.
Key features
- Lorebook, Memory, and Author's Note for long-running stories
- A choice of text models alongside anime image generation
- Encrypted story storage
- Broad support for mature creative writing
Pros
✅ Extensive editable memory and world-building tools
✅ Paid plans support a broad range of mature fiction
Cons
❌ No permanent free tier, only a short trial
❌ Lorebook setup has a learning curve
Best for
Writers who want deep memory and the freedom to write mature content.
Pricing
Tablet $10, Scroll $15, or Opus $25 a month; limited free trial, no permanent free plan.
3. DreamGen
DreamGen is a strong option if you want adult roleplay and long-form fiction without frequent scene interruptions. Its own models are built for roleplay and storytelling, while its paid plans also provide access to selected third-party models.
The Scenario Codex lets you define the plot, setting, style, and characters before you begin. Those details are then included as context while the story develops.
How long the story stays coherent still depends on the model and plan. The Starter tier lists a 5,000-token context window, while Advanced and Pro increase that to 15,000 and 30,000 tokens.
Key features
- Models built for roleplay and creative writing
- Scenario codex for plot, world, style, and characters
- Context windows ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 tokens per plan
- Free tier plus paid plans
Pros
✅ Nothing stops you mid-scene, and memory holds a long plot
✅ Scenario codex keeps your details consistent
Cons
❌ Web-only, no mobile app yet
❌ Interface can feel rough
Best for
Uncensored long-form writing that stays coherent.
Pricing
Free access is available. The Starter plan is listed at $7.83 a month, with a temporary first-month discount shown when checked. Advanced and Pro offer larger context windows at higher monthly prices.
4. Chub AI
Chub AI is built around community-made character cards. It gives you far more control than a simple character chatbot, including model selection, Lorebooks, generation settings, group chats, and the option to connect your own API key.
That last option is useful if you already have access to another model provider, but it doesn’t automatically make the service free. Your chosen provider may charge for the messages generated through its API.
Chub also supports adult roleplay, though the exact restrictions can depend on the model or external provider you connect. The trade-off is a busier interface and a steeper learning curve than Character.AI or AI Dungeon.
If you like building characters, it pairs well with our guide to AI role-playing games.
Key features
- A large library of community-made character cards
- Lorebooks and adjustable memory settings
- Multiple models, plus bring-your-own-API-key
- Group chats and custom interactive Stages
Pros
✅ Huge card library and deep control
✅ You can connect your own API key and model provider
✅ Supports roleplay, subject to its terms and the rules of any model provider you connect
Cons
❌ The interface takes time to learn
❌ Check its current app availability if mobile access matters to you
Best for
Character-card roleplay with deep control.
Pricing
Chub offers limited free use, with Mercury at $5/month and Mars at $20/month when checked. You can also connect your own API key, in which case any model charges come from the external provider.
5. SillyTavern
SillyTavern is a free, open-source interface for people who want direct control over their roleplay setup. It doesn’t run an AI model by itself. You connect it to a local backend such as KoboldCpp, a community service such as AI Horde, or a cloud model through an API.
That choice determines the cost, privacy, and content restrictions. A fully local model can keep the conversation on your computer, while a cloud API sends prompts to the provider and follows that provider’s rules.
SillyTavern adds World Info, character cards, group chats, automatic summaries, prompt controls, and optional extensions. It gives you more room to configure the experience than the hosted products here, but the setup is less friendly for a first-time user.
Key features
- Connects to local models or any major API
- Lorebooks, World Info, and memory summaries
- Group chats and deep prompt control
- Free and open-source, with local and cloud backend options
Pros
✅ Total control with no vendor lock-in
✅ Restrictions depend mainly on the backend and model you choose
Cons
❌ Requires a separate model or API to run
❌ Steep setup if you're new to this
Best for
People who want deep control and are comfortable connecting their own model or API.
Pricing
The SillyTavern offers an AI Dungeon alternative for free. A local model may require suitable hardware, while cloud APIs can charge by subscription or usage.
6. KoboldAI
KoboldAI is an open-source set of tools for running AI writing and roleplay models, while KoboldCpp is a lighter standalone option built for running GGUF models locally. KoboldCpp can work on its own or act as the backend for an interface such as SillyTavern.
A local setup gives you direct control over the model, context, and generation settings. Your writing can stay on your device as long as you don’t connect to remote APIs or extensions that send data elsewhere.
A modern GPU makes local generation much faster, but it’s not always required. Smaller models can run on a CPU or through a mix of CPU and GPU resources, though responses may be slower.
Key features
- Runs local models offline, no cloud keys
- Text adventure, story, and chat modes
- Works standalone or as a SillyTavern backend
- Free and open-source
Pros
✅ Your writing can remain on your computer when the full setup is local
✅ Nothing stops you beyond your chosen model
Cons
❌ Larger or faster models may need stronger hardware
❌ Technical to set up
Best for
Fully private play on your own hardware.
Pricing
Free.
7. Character.AI
Character.AI is one of the easiest places to start, with a huge library of user-made Characters and polished web and mobile apps. If you want to open a chat and start talking without learning model settings, it’s the simplest option here.
Its safety controls are also stricter than those of the adult-writing platforms on this list, and there’s no user-facing switch that disables them. Character.AI began phasing out open-ended chat for users under 18 in late 2025, with the full cutoff taking effect on November 25.
The service is built mainly around conversations with individual Characters, though newer Story Memory and Lorebook tools give users more control over ongoing plots and background information. It can support roleplay, but it still feels more like character chat than a rules-based adventure.
Key features
- Millions of free community characters
- Fast, beginner-friendly chat interface
- Group chats and a mobile app
- Optional c.ai+ subscription with subscriber features and early access
Pros
✅ Large free character library, easy to start
✅ Polished apps on web and mobile
Cons
❌ Locked down tight with no way to loosen it
❌ Open-ended Character chat is unavailable to users under 18
Best for
Casual character chat without anything mature.
Pricing
Free, with optional plus tier around $10 a month.
8. Friends & Fables
Friends & Fables is the closest you'll get to a real tabletop session with an AI dungeon master. It uses D&D 5e SRD-inspired rules, rolls your dice, tracks combat, and lets you add more players on higher tiers.
You can have 4 players on the Starter plan, up to 6 on the top Legend tier. The free plan supports campaigns with up to 3 players and gives you up to 25 AI Game Master turns a day.
Paid plans remove the standard-turn limit and increase the campaign size. For more options like this, see our list of games like Dungeons & Dragons.
Key features
- AI dungeon master using D&D 5e SRD-inspired rules
- Dice, combat tracking, and character sheets
- Party size scales from 3 to 6 players by tier
- Private campaigns aren't watched over
Pros
✅ Real 5e-style rules and dice, not freeform prose
✅ Group play scaling to 6 on the top tier
Cons
❌ 25-turn daily cap on the free tier
❌ 6-player campaigns require the $39.95 Legend plan
Best for
Players who want real D&D rules with an AI DM.
Pricing
25 turns a day free, paid plans from $19.95 a month, scaling to $39.95 for 6-player parties.
9. DungeonsDeep
DungeonsDeep puts more weight on game mechanics than most AI roleplay tools. It’s currently in beta and uses an AI Game Master alongside maps, dice, and a D&D-style rules system. Your position and rolls affect what happens, so combat is less like freeform fiction where every move succeeds.
New players receive 75 turns, which the company estimates at about 1 hour of play.
Key features
- D&D-style rules with grid-based combat
- Positioning and dice that affect outcomes
- Currently in Early Access Beta
- Web-based, no install
Pros
✅ A combat system that actually affects outcomes
✅ Low entry price after your free turns
✅ 75 free turns before subscribing
Cons
❌ Still in Beta
❌ Confirm what's allowed before you rely on it
Best for
Players who want tactical grid combat with rules.
Pricing
75 free turns, then from $9.95/month.
Best free AI Dungeon alternatives
Free games like AI Dungeon fall into 2 groups: open-source software you run or connect to yourself, and hosted products with usage limits.
- Wit's End has a 7-day free trial of the Weekend app rather than a permanent free plan.
- SillyTavern and KoboldAI or KoboldCpp are free and open-source. Running a model locally may require suitable hardware, while connecting to a paid cloud API can still cost money.
- Character.AI is free for casual character chat, with stricter platform-wide safety controls.
- DreamGen and Chub AI provide limited free access before you need a paid plan, more credits, or an external model provider.
- DungeonsDeep gives new players 75 turns before asking them to subscribe.
- Friends & Fables provides up to 25 AI Game Master turns each day on its free plan.
Play Wit's End on your TV with Weekend
The Weekend app includes Wit's End plus a full game night lineup, so your group can switch from typing solo to playing together.
- Jeopardy!, the official TV version with the show's rules and timer, in Casual, Classic, or Expert mode.
- Song Quiz, a music-trivia round where you pass the remote or answer together on your phones.
- Wheel of Fortune, for the spin, the letters, and the puzzle payoff.
- Guess the Emoji, for decoding emoji strings into phrases and titles.
- Wit's End, when your crew wants to build a hero and take on a fantasy quest together.
- Sketchy AF, for a race to guess each doodle before it's done.
- Spot On, for dropping pins on a globe to match each clue.
- Meme Supreme, for a chaotic round of anonymous meme voting.
- Karaoke (on Roku), when you'd like to host a full karaoke night with points.
If you’re looking for more games beyond an AI dungeon alternative in 2026, you'll find the Weekend app on Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, and LG. Try it today with a 7-day free trial, and see which games your group comes back to.
FAQs
Is AI Dungeon still good in 2026?
Yes, AI Dungeon is still good in 2026 for open-ended text adventures. It’s easy to start, offers several models, and has strong scenario-creation tools, though long campaigns can reach its memory and context limits.
Is there an AI Dungeon alternative I can play with friends?
Yes, Wit's End is an AI Dungeon alternative built for groups. Everyone creates a hero, rolls dice, and plays one unpredictable fantasy quest together in the Weekend app on Fire TV, Samsung, and LG, with a 7-day free trial.
Is there anything better than AI Dungeon?
Yes, some alternatives are better than AI Dungeon for particular needs. NovelAI offers more editable story tools, DreamGen and Chub AI suit adult roleplay, SillyTavern supports local models, and Friends & Fables and DungeonsDeep add rules, dice, and tactical combat.
What are some free alternatives to AI Dungeon?
Free AI Dungeon alternatives include SillyTavern, KoboldAI, KoboldCpp, and Character.AI. DreamGen and Chub AI offer limited free use, Friends & Fables allows up to 25 AI Game Master turns a day, and DungeonsDeep gives new players 75 turns.
Which AI Dungeon alternative has the best memory?
NovelAI is the best AI Dungeon alternative for editable story memory. Its Lorebook, Memory, and Author’s Note tools let you preserve character details, world information, and writing instructions across longer stories.
Which alternatives don't restrict what you write?
NovelAI, DreamGen, and Chub AI place fewer restrictions on adult creative writing than many mainstream chat platforms. SillyTavern, KoboldAI, and KoboldCpp offer the most control when paired with a local model, though platform terms, model rules, and applicable law still apply.
.png)
%20(1).png)
%20(1).png)
Free for 7 days. Cancel anytime.
