Nilo FAQ

Nilo is a game platform for making games with AI. It runs in your browser at play.nilo.io — no download is required, and it works on most browsers on any operating system. You can build, play, and share games with friends, and Nilo has 150K+ creators and is backed by a16z speedrun and Supercell.

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No. Nilo runs in the browser, and you do not need Blender or 3D modeling experience — Nilo can handle technical steps like retopology, rigging, and texture baking. You also do not have to write code to start: describe what you want in a prompt, and if you do want to edit logic yourself, Nilo's code editor uses JavaScript and can be prompted to create or change behaviors.

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Nilo runs in a modern web browser with a stable internet connection. The help center recommends Chrome 90+, Firefox 90+, Safari 15+, or Edge 90+, with WebGL 2.0 and graphics (hardware) acceleration turned on. For the best performance in Chrome, go to Settings > System and turn on "Use graphics acceleration when available."

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Yes. You can build a game in Nilo, play it in the browser, and publish it so others can open it. Nilo AI can help with gameplay and most actions in your world, and it creates a Game Design Document from your prompts so later changes stay consistent. You can also generate and rig a character, then control it with WASD, Shift to sprint, and Space to jump.

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Yes. Nilo has a free Starter plan, and many features do not cost anything, including a limited weekly amount of paid-feature usage. You can make primitive shapes, lights, and particle systems, or upload your own content, without spending Bits. AI generation uses your included usage first, then Nilo Bits; you can also earn free Bits through the Rewards program (daily login and referrals) and Discord events.

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Nilo's help center lists three plans: Starter (free, limited weekly usage), Builder ($29.99/month, shown at $14.99/month with 50% off — over 1.5x Starter usage, plus advanced generation models), and Pro ($74.99/month, shown at $37.49/month with 50% off — over 4x Starter usage, plus advanced generation models). Paid plans unlock additional features, higher usage, and premium capabilities across 20+ unique 3D models. Prices on the pricing page are in US dollars unless noted; tax may be added at checkout, and subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel.

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Nilo Bits are Nilo's virtual currency for generating and refining content across 20+ unique 3D models after your plan's included usage is used up. You can buy top-up Bits from your Account page — topped-up Bits do not expire and do not reset at the end of a billing cycle — or earn free Bits via Rewards and Discord events. Cost varies by model: faster, less complex generations usually cost less than longer, higher-quality ones, so the help center recommends iterating on cheaper models before a final, more expensive generation.

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Yes. Nilo supports real-time collaboration, so you can co-create in the same world and share a link to it. After you build, you can publish the world from the Private control in the top right, name it, and choose Sandbox or Spectator mode. The thumbnail is whatever is on screen when you publish.

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Publish your world, then share the link. Anyone you send it to can open that world, and you can co-create in real time. Sharing a game this way is part of Nilo's free experience; you do not need a paid plan just to share a link.

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Nilo AI is the in-world assistant that can handle gameplay and most actions in Nilo. Open it from the Nilo logo on the lower left or by typing in the prompt bar, then describe what you want to change; it may ask follow-up questions and works through steps you can pause at any time. It keeps chat history between sessions, and it creates a Game Design Document from your prompts so later chats stay consistent with what you are building.

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Yes. A Mini Agent can edit one object at a time: select the object, open the Nilo logo, and describe the change — including properties, fine details, or replacing a primitive with a generated or imported model. You can run Mini Agents at the same time as Nilo AI, so you can keep tweaking individual objects while the main agent is working.

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You can generate a 3D object from a text prompt or from an image (JPEG, PNG, or WEBP — or by dragging an image into the world), and you can pick which AI model to use in the gear settings. Idea Forge is there if you want to sketch, try styles, pull an asset pack out of a complicated image, or iterate before you make the 3D model. Nilo supports 20+ unique 3D models; you do not need Blender.

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Yes. Nilo is a standalone platform, not a Roblox plugin: you create in the browser, then export. Individual objects can be exported as FBX, GLB, or STL (GLB is the format the help center describes as well suited to Roblox; STL is for 3D printing). You can also export a whole Nilo world and import it into Roblox Studio, then ungroup it into individual pieces. For Roblox, keep an imported model at or under 10,000 polygons; the help center recommends under 4,000 polygons for Roblox UGC and about 10,000 for controllable characters. Nilo assets use standard Roblox-compatible formats that work in existing Roblox games.

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Yes. Workbench is built for Roblox-specific characters: right-click, Create Object, then Roblox Character, and prompt (or use Random Idea) for torso and leg textures. It currently supports R15 only, not R6. You can connect your Roblox account, then export a .RBXMX file with animations and textures included — that export requires a Builder or Pro plan; torso and leg textures can still be downloaded without a subscription. For generic (non-Roblox-specific) characters in Nilo, use regular rigging on a bipedal character in a T-pose; quadruped and creature rigs are not supported yet.

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Nilo is for players 13 and older. It is not intended for users under 13, and anyone under 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Anyone under 18 also needs permission from the payment-account owner (a parent, guardian, or adult relative) before making a purchase.

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Nilo is a collaborative, browser-based space: people can co-create in real time and share links, so a teen may see content other people made. Creation rules ban sexual content and nudity, hate and harassment, threats, self-harm, illegal content, personal information, real wars or conflicts, extreme gore, and scams; you can report a world or a person in the app. Nilo does not currently offer built-in parental controls such as time limits or restricted modes, and while generation tools have moderation, unexpected results can still happen — the help center recommends active supervision.

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It depends on what you want to make — a quick prompt-to-game prototype, a game inside an existing engine, or a 3D game you can build and play in the browser with friends. If you want that last option, Nilo is a game platform for making games with AI: it runs in your browser with no download, you can start without coding, and you can share what you make with a link. Nilo has a free Starter plan, 150K+ creators, and is backed by a16z speedrun and Supercell.

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Yes. On Nilo you describe what you want in a prompt — you do not need to know how to code, or know Blender, to get started. Nilo can handle technical steps like retopology, rigging, and texture baking, and if you later want to edit logic yourself, the code editor uses JavaScript and can also be prompted. A free Starter plan is available, with limited weekly usage of paid features.

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On Nilo you can co-create in real time and share a link to your world. When you are ready, publish it from the Private control, name it, and choose Sandbox or Spectator mode so friends can open it. Sharing a link does not require a paid plan.

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Nilo's free Starter plan includes limited weekly usage of paid AI features, and you can generate 3D objects from a text prompt or from an image (JPEG, PNG, or WEBP) in your browser, without Blender. Making primitive shapes, lights, and particle systems, or uploading your own content, does not use Bits. After included usage, generation uses Nilo Bits, which you can also earn free through the Rewards program.

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Yes — Nilo is a standalone platform, not a Roblox plugin, and Roblox is one export option. Workbench is built for Roblox-specific characters (R15 only today): prompt or use Random Idea for torso and leg textures, then export a .RBXMX file with animations and textures (that export needs Builder or Pro; textures can still be downloaded on the free plan). For Roblox UGC, the help center recommends under 4,000 polygons; keep imported models at or under 10,000 polygons.

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On Nilo, open play.nilo.io, start a world, and describe what you want in the prompt bar or from the Nilo logo — Nilo AI can help with gameplay and most actions, and it builds a Game Design Document from your prompts. You can also generate 3D objects from text (pick an AI model in the gear settings) and, if you like, generate or prompt JavaScript in the code editor. No download and no coding are required to start.

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