10 Best AI Games that will Keep you Hooked All Night (2023)

The first AI game was a 1951 computerized game called Nim made which was published in 1952. It was an advanced technology and took the form of a small box that was able to win games regularly and was released 20 years before the launch of pong.

Thanks to artificial intelligence, games are becoming more challenging and sophisticated day by day and their immersive experience can’t be overlooked.

Let’s check out my favorite picks for the best AI games that are so addictive, they’ll keep you hooked all night.

1. Quick, Draw!

A Pandora of entertainment where you have to draw something so the neural network can try to guess it—Quick Draw by Google hints you to draw a certain object and provides a time limit of 20 minutes.

What then? Well, you gotta put your artistic skills to the test and draw an image good enough to let the AI guess it.

You can also see what other people have drawn and how the AI recognized it! The game is fun and challenging to keep you under pressure. As you draw, AI can improve further with even more data.

With six levels of difficulty, Quick Draw is a fun and creative way to interact and test your drawing skills to see how you stack up.

2. AI Dungeon 2

AI Dungeon is like parallel realities and so many of them! In this game, you can design your own adventure story with the assistance of an AI master and choose different genres, such as mystery, horror, and fantasy and the AI will procure a text-based scenario for you.

Your actions and responses will be taken to train the algorithm to craft a highly personalized in-game experience. The AI can create infinite possibilities for your story’s end and the unpredictability keeps you going.

3. The Last of Us

An apocalyptic adventure, a plague, and survival of the fittest. Sounds no less than a nightmare but this adrenaline-packed adventure has been compressed into this one game where you have to survive a post-apocalyptic world that has been infected by a zombie-like plague. 

While the video has already released its part 1 and 2 for commercial use, part 3 is still in play. Your character is Joel, a smuggler who has to escort Ellie, a young girl who has the key to a cure.

The game is designed in a hyper-realistic manner and creates a habitat of choices and action. This one’s a must play

4. Semantris

This AI game demands its users to use word associations to clear blocks or find words as it runs on natural language understanding to analyze the words in play and find the most suitable one for a given clue.

Semantris offers you two modes: Arcade (you should clear blocks or find words within a grid). This game demands a quick-paced user who can add to the simulation.

5. Detroit: Become Human

This futuristic AI game was developed in 2018 and set in a Dystopian Detroit in 2038 where androids coexist with humans and start to deviate from their programmed functions. 

You’re tasked to control these androids to prevent catastrophe. The game uses artificial intelligence to determine various endings based on your decisions and actions through a branch of narratives. 

Not only that, but AI molds the emotions and behavior of the characters as well as the world around them. The game comes face to face with a moral dilemma and social issues to take you down the thought-provoking path. 

6. GTA 5

A popular diverse and dynamic game Grand Theft Auto V by Rockstar Games is an open-world action-adventure game that lets you play as three different characters of your choice Michael, a retired bank robber; Franklin, a street hustler; and Trevor, a psychotic criminal.

Based in Los Santos, this best-selling game takes you anywhere from glamorous to gritty and you can explore the real-life based fictional city as well as the surrounding countryside with any activities–from driving to shooting and heists. You can follow the main story missions and perform never-ending tasks. 

The NPCs in the game are interactive and you can customize more than just vehicles. If you’re a fan of the GTA franchise, this one is your next best shot! This game is R rated which means that it may contain sexual, violent, or 18+ content. 

7. Shadows of Doubt

“Shadows of Doubt” is an exciting detective experience in a fake sci-fi-noir town that looks like it’s been industrialized since the 1980s. The players become a private detective exploring a crime-ridden world. 

The game is in a well designed setting in which each character possesses a distinct personality, occupational duties, and daily routine in randomly generated towns. 

Every part of this dystopian setting can be explored by players using their gadgets to solve cases, collect evidence, and earn money. 

The Play allows for choice in how one solves a case through such options as breaking into an apartment, hacking a security system, or following around a citizen​.

8. Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a first-person mining game that emphasizes four-player cooperative gameplay.

The game is celebrated for its rich detail, character, and thrilling combat, which features engaging synergies between the four playable classes.

Despite occasional frustration, particularly in navigating to victory before the escape pod departs, the moment-to-moment gameplay is widely regarded as fantastic, providing a rewarding virtual experience. It’s like Left 4 Dead with a unique review.

9. Stockfish

Stockfish stands out in the crowded world of AI chess engines. It’s not only free and open-source but also a champion, clinching the Top Chess Engine Championship 14 times. You’ll find it on all kinds of devices, from desktops to mobiles.

Since the first Chess.com Computer Chess Championship in 2018, Stockfish has been a top performer. It’s constantly evolving, too. The latest version boasts enhancements like a neural net architecture, now in its sixth iteration.

This upgrade means a significant Elo rating boost—up to 50 points over its predecessor. Plus, Chess960 fans will appreciate that Stockfish now includes training data for this variant, making it even more versatile for different chess styles. Ready to level up your game? Stockfish is your go-to chess engine.

10. Path of Exile

Path of Exile is a dark fantasy online Action RPG praised for its deep character customization, barter-based item economy, and competitive PvP. The game is free-to-play, without pay-to-win elements.

We commend its vast skill system and engaging gameplay but the story and initial ease could have been better. Heavily inspired by Diablo II, it adds unique mechanics and an intense, darker gothic ambiance.

Its strength lies in detailed character builds and deep customization, allowing players to min-max their characters and enjoy challenging endgame content.