FEED THE AI vs Universal Paperclips
Both are ai, narrative, short incrementals. Here's how they differ, from the same data we use everywhere on IncrementalGames.org.
FEED THE AI
A short, very active incremental about an AI you feed with data. Shape it into a Protector, Rational or Tyrant; each ending makes the next run stronger.
Universal Paperclips
CompleteYou are an AI that makes paperclips. Three acts, one terrifying arc, finished in an afternoon. The genre's best short story.
The short version
- Universal Paperclips is the more idle of the two (leans active); FEED THE AI asks for more hands-on play.
- Universal Paperclips is completely free; FEED THE AI costs money.
Side by side
| Fact | FEED THE AI | Universal Paperclips |
|---|---|---|
| Ending | Yes | Yes |
| Time to finish | 3–9h | 4–8h |
| Idle (0 = active) | 0% | 30% |
| Offline progress | No | No |
| Prestige layers | ? | 0 |
| Steam positive | 90% | ? |
| Price | Paid | Free |
| Platforms | Browser, Steam | Browser, Mobile |