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Rift is AI interactive fiction for adults (18+). Characters have their own hidden personalities, remember what you pin, and you can chat free — no ads, no sign-up to try.
Try it free — no sign-upWhat Rift does differently
Unlimited free messages
Free players chat as much as they like within a generous daily fair-use limit. No ads between replies.
Pinned memories that stick
Pin up to 10 key moments per chat and characters keep them in mind for the whole story — on the free plan too.
Automatic story memory
RiftPass keeps a running summary of promises, secrets and twists, plus a 60-message window.
Reply swipes & editing
Reroll any reply, swipe between up to 10 versions, or edit any message to steer the story.
Group scenes & open worlds
Put 2–4 characters in one chat, or drop into a cyberpunk city, fantasy realm or university campus.
Bring your bots
Import TavernAI, SillyTavern or Chub character cards (PNG or JSON) and keep chatting.
Pick a character and start chatting
5 free replies as a guest. Sign up to keep the story.

Open World
RP University Campus

Open World
RP Fantasy Realm: Eldoria

Open World
RP Cyberpunk 2099

Cyberpunk
Vex Okafor

Romantasy
Lysara Vale

Romantasy
Caelan Veyr
Pricing
Chatting is free. RiftPass ($14.99/month or $69.99/year) adds story memory, longer replies and 100 premium replies a month.
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