What You Need to Play Death by AI with Friends

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You need a phone or a device with a web browser, an internet connection, and at least one friend to play with. Death by AI (deathbyai.gg) is a prompt-based survival multiplayer party game built for mobile and web, so there is no console or dedicated app install implied by the site. The setup is deliberately light: everyone plays in a browser, and the game is designed for group sessions with friends and family.

The core requirements

Based on the site's own description, the essentials are:

  • A device with a browser — the game runs on mobile and web, so a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a modern browser is the baseline.
  • An internet connection — it is a multiplayer online game, so a stable connection is needed for everyone joining.
  • People to play with — it is explicitly a multiplayer party game for friends and family, not a solo experience.
  • No console or install — the description points to browser-based play rather than a downloaded client or a console title.

How the multiplayer setup works

Death by AI is described as a prompt-based survival multiplayer game. In practice, that means the game presents AI-driven scenarios and players respond to them, with survival as the goal. The AI "holds all the cards" — it decides outcomes, and the site is upfront that it is "not programmed to care," which is the joke at the heart of the game.

For a group session, the practical flow is:

  1. Everyone opens deathbyai.gg in a browser on their own device.
  2. Players join the same multiplayer session.
  3. The group plays through prompt-based survival rounds together.
  4. The AI resolves what happens — and players find out who survives.

The exact join method (room codes, lobbies, or link sharing) is not specified in the available site description, so check the on-page instructions when you open the game.

Is it a good fit for your group?

Your situation Fit
Friends or family in the same room, each with a phone Strong — mobile browser play suits a party format
Remote friends who can all open a browser Strong — web-based multiplayer works across locations
You want a solo game Poor — it is built as a multiplayer party game
You only have a console and no browser device Not supported per the site description
You want a serious, competitive strategy game Weak — the appeal is the unpredictable, AI-driven party format

What to check before you gather everyone

  • Confirm the join flow first. Open the site yourself and start a session so you know how friends get in before you invite a group.
  • Test on the devices people will actually use. Since play is on mobile and web, have at least one person try it on a phone browser to catch any layout or connection issues early.
  • Set expectations for the format. The game is about reacting to AI-decided outcomes, not mastering fixed rules — groups that enjoy improv-style, unpredictable rounds will get the most out of it.

Pricing and any login requirements are not stated in the available site information, so verify those directly on deathbyai.gg before planning a session around it.