Guest
Free
No account
- 10 full simulation turns
- Any featured world, Lite or Full engine
- Sign up later to keep the run
Free to start. $3.99 a month to never count Candles.
Every move in Altworld runs a real simulation, and that costs compute. Candles are how we pay for it. Here is exactly what is free, what is optional, and what each thing costs.
First Tale
Free
Free account
- 30 Candles to start
- Free Candles every day you come back, growing with your streak
- Saves, branching, forging your own worlds
- Multiplayer worlds by invite link
Kindling Pass
$3.99 / month
Cancel any time
- Unlimited turns — no Candles needed to play
- Everything in First Tale
- Keeps the lights on for a small independent team
One-time top-ups
For a heavy week without a subscription, with no recurring charge.
540 Candles$4.99
1,515 Candles$11.99
What a Candle buys
| A Lite turn | 2 Candles |
| A Full-engine turn | 3 Candles |
| Starting a new life | 4 Candles |
| Forging a world from a pitch | 6 Candles |
| Re-rolling the last turn | 2 Candles |
Questions
Is Altworld free?
Yes. You can play 10 full turns as a guest with no account, and a free account keeps your run saved and grants free Candles every day you come back.
What are Candles?
Candles are the currency that pays for the AI simulation behind each move. A Lite turn costs 2 Candles, a Full-engine turn 3, starting a new life 4, and forging a world 6.
What does the Kindling Pass include?
$3.99 a month for unlimited turns — no Candles needed for play. Cancel any time from Settings; access continues to the end of the period you paid for.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Daily free Candles cover casual play, and one-time top-ups are there for a heavy week without a recurring charge.
Try the simulation before deciding anything — 10 turns, free, no account.
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