Starting from a blank page is hard. Starting from something that already works is much easier. That is the idea behind an AI game template: a small, playable game you open, try, and then reshape by describing what you want in plain English.
This guide explains what an AI game template actually is, how it differs from a classic game template, and walks through ten template types with a remix prompt for each one. If you want to jump straight in, browse the full list on the EvonX templates page.
What is an AI game template?
A classic game template is a project file: art, scenes and scripts that you open in an engine and edit by hand. It saves time, but you still need to know the engine.
This kind of template is different in three ways:
- It is already playable. You open it in your browser and play it right away, on phone or desktop. Nothing to download or install.
- You edit it by chatting. Instead of hunting for the right script, you type "make the enemies red" or "add a difficulty level", and the AI updates the game.
- Every change is a new version. If an edit goes wrong, you still have the version before it. That makes experimenting feel safe.
In short, you get the core loop of a genre (the hardest part to get right) and spend your time on the fun part: making it yours.
Why start from a template instead of a blank prompt?
You can also generate a game from one sentence with an AI game generator. So why use templates at all?
- You see what is possible. Playing a template shows you the kind of game the AI handles well before you write your own idea.
- The basics are tested. Controls, scoring and game-over screens already work, so your prompts can focus on theme, difficulty and new features.
- Tweaking is faster than describing. "Turn this into a space theme" beats describing a whole game.
10 playable game templates (with remix prompts)
Here are ten template types you can open in EvonX today, each with an example prompt to paste in after opening it.
1. Endless runner
The character runs forward on its own; the player jumps or slides past obstacles.
Remix prompt: "Make the runner a cat on rooftops at night, add coins that float above gaps, and speed the game up a little every 20 seconds."
2. Match-3
Swap tiles to line up three or more of a kind. A classic for short phone sessions.
Remix prompt: "Replace the gems with fruit, add a 60-second timer mode, and show a combo message when the player clears four in a row."
3. Survivor
Waves of enemies close in while your hero attacks automatically. Move, collect upgrades and survive.
Remix prompt: "Set it in a haunted forest, make the enemies slow ghosts that get faster each wave, and add an upgrade that fires in a circle."
4. Parking puzzle
Guide a car into its spot without hitting anything, or slide cars out of a crowded lot.
Remix prompt: "Add three levels that get harder, put a move counter at the top, and give the player a star rating based on how few moves they used."
5. Block puzzle
Place shapes on a grid and clear full rows or columns. Easy to learn, hard to put down.
Remix prompt: "Use a pastel color theme, add a 'next piece' preview, and save the best score so players can try to beat it."
6. Tower defense
Enemies march along a path while you place towers that fire at them. Plan, upgrade and hold the line.
Remix prompt: "Make it a candy kingdom, turn the enemies into gummy bears, and add a freeze tower that slows everything in range for 3 seconds."
7. Snake
Steer a growing snake around the board, eat food and never bite your own tail.
Remix prompt: "Give the snake a neon trail, add golden apples worth five points, and make the walls wrap around to the other side."
8. Tile match
Tap tiles to move them into a tray and clear sets of three before the tray fills up.
Remix prompt: "Use ocean animals on the tiles, add an undo button, and show a short celebration when the board is clear."
9. Idle tycoon
Tap to earn coins, then spend them on upgrades that keep earning while you watch.
Remix prompt: "Make it about growing a garden, let players buy a watering can and a greenhouse as upgrades, and add a little animation on each tap."
10. Sort puzzle
Sort mixed items onto the right shelves or into the right stacks, one move at a time.
Remix prompt: "Make it a grocery store with fruit and drinks, add a move counter, and unlock a new shelf every three levels."
You'll find the full lineup, including car jam, bus jam, crowd runner and more, on the game templates page.
How to remix a template, step by step
- Pick a template that is close to the game in your head. Close enough is fine.
- Play it once so you know what it does today.
- Change one thing at a time. Start with the look ("make it a winter theme"), then the rules ("lose a life when you touch the water"), then extras ("add a score table").
- Test after every change. Each edit is saved as a new version, so you can always step back.
- Share it with a link. Friends can play it in their browser without an app store.
A tip: short, specific prompts work better than long wish lists. "Make the jump higher" beats "improve the controls."
What templates are good for (and what they are not)
AI game templates shine for 2D browser games: quick prototypes, school projects, party games, gifts and game-jam ideas. They help you go from "I have an idea" to "here, play this" in one sitting.
They are not a shortcut to a large 3D or AAA project. And if you want to publish a polished, store-ready game, you'll still need real design work, such as building many levels and balancing difficulty. A template gets you a strong start, not a finished product.
Try a template now
The quickest way to understand the idea is to play one. Open the EvonX templates, pick the genre you like, and type your first change. It's free to start, and it all runs in your browser. If you'd rather start from your own idea, the free game maker works the same way, just with a blank start.
FAQ
What is an AI game template?
It's a small, playable game that you change by chatting with an AI. Instead of editing code or scenes, you describe changes like "add a timer" and the game updates, with each change saved as a new version.
Are the game templates free to use?
You can start for free without a credit card and remix templates right in your browser. Check the templates page to see which ones are available.
Can I play my remixed template on a phone?
Yes. Games run in the browser on both phone and desktop, so you can play and share them with a link. No download or app store needed.
Can I make a 3D game from a template?
EvonX templates are built for 2D browser games. For large 3D projects, a full engine like Godot or Unity is a better fit.