Which AI games actually kill your character for good?
Altworld is the only one where permadeath hits the whole world, not just your story. When your character dies, they stay dead in that timeline, and NPCs react to the loss. AI Dungeon has a "Death is Permanent" flag in some scenarios, but it resets when you start a new adventure. Friends & Fables ends your character on a failed roll, but the next session starts fresh.
Does permadeath mean I lose all my progress?
In Altworld, you lose that character but not the world. You get 10 free guest turns with no account, and daily free Candles after that, so you can start a new run in the same timeline. The optional $3.99/month Kindling Pass just adds more turns, not extra lives. AI Dungeon and NovelAI let you reload saves, so death is only permanent if you choose not to undo it. If you want real stakes without losing access to the story, Altworld is the honest pick here.
What happens when my character dies in a persistent world?
Altworld treats death as a world event. Because NPCs remember and factions move, your death shifts how they act toward your next character. That is the core difference from DreamGen or Perchance, where death just stops a single session. In Altworld, your run ends, but the consequences echo.
Can I play with friends and share the same permadeath stakes?
Yes, Altworld has multiplayer. Invite links let friends play one shared timeline, so if your character dies, your friend sees it happen and has to adapt. That is not something AI Dungeon or NovelAI offer with the same weight, since their co-op modes are session-based. If you want a group story where deaths actually matter to everyone, Altworld is the better fit.
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