// 135 events · updated Oct 26, 2026 18:07 UTC
Game jams that ban AI
Game jams that ban generative AI. Everything must be made by hand (or with non-AI tools). Good if you want a level field or are practicing your own art, code and audio.
| Event | Deadline | Prize | AI rules | Joined | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Dev jam 13 game jam · Online |
Oct 26, 2026 19:00 UTC | — | No AI | 321 | itch.io |
| Hallo-Horror Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 26, 2026 21:00 UTC | — | No AI | 63 | itch.io |
| NoovaArt 1yr Jam! game jam · Online |
Oct 26, 2026 23:00 UTC | — | No AI | 9 | itch.io |
| Horror Comics Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 27, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 68 | itch.io |
| Trick Or Treat Game Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 27, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 5 | itch.io |
| Bezi Jam 14 [$400 Prizes] | SOMETHING WICKED game jam · Online |
Oct 27, 2026 06:59 UTC | $400 | No AI | 169 | itch.io |
| Precision OST Jam #2 🎯🎵 game jam · Online |
Oct 27, 2026 19:00 UTC | — | No AI | 116 | itch.io |
| Planet Game Jam #20 game jam · Online |
Oct 28, 2026 02:00 UTC | — | No AI | 11 | itch.io |
| Spooktober Romance Game Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 28, 2026 06:01 UTC | — | No AI | 66 | itch.io |
| witchcraft jam🎃($100 + prizes) game jam · Online |
Oct 28, 2026 18:00 UTC | $100 | No AI | 126 | itch.io |
| Eight of Spades (A 52/52/52 Jam) game jam · Online |
Oct 29, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 1 | itch.io |
| 🦐🦐 Chili Code Jam #5 game jam · Online |
Oct 29, 2026 18:30 UTC | — | No AI | 79 | itch.io |
| UNCG Fall Game Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 29, 2026 20:29 UTC | $25 | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Bad Plan Horror Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 13:29 UTC | $100 | No AI | 209 | itch.io |
| SBS MTSF 26 GAME JAM game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 17:59 UTC | — | No AI | 9 | itch.io |
| Jame Gam #63 Halloween Edition game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 20:00 UTC | — | No AI | 107 | itch.io |
| Horror Game Jam ( GORE) game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 22:59 UTC | — | No AI | 27 | itch.io |
| HORRORJAM 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 23:58 UTC | — | No AI | 190 | itch.io |
| 24-Hour TTRPG Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Oct 31, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 14 | itch.io |
| Spooktober Hallow Style Jam #5 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 04:00 UTC | — | No AI | 35 | itch.io |
| Devtober 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 10:59 UTC | — | No AI | 94 | itch.io |
| Decker VN Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 13:59 UTC | — | No AI | 28 | itch.io |
| ECTOCOMP 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 14:00 UTC | — | No AI | 74 | itch.io |
| Roblox Horror October Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 17:00 UTC | — | No AI | 12 | itch.io |
| Furry Games and Dev Jam #6 (NSFW) game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 19:00 UTC | — | No AI | 59 | itch.io |
| Furry Games and Dev Jam #6 (SFW) game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 19:00 UTC | — | No AI | 57 | itch.io |
| Culture Bytes Mini-Jam #3 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 22:00 UTC | — | No AI | 7 | itch.io |
| Retro Pixel Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 22:20 UTC | — | No AI | 80 | itch.io |
| Folklore Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 23:59 UTC | — | No AI | 186 | itch.io |
| Beyond Decay Horror TTRPG Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 29 | itch.io |
| Halloween Decoration Monster Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 03:59 UTC | $25 | No AI | 35 | itch.io |
| Farm Harvest Game Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 15 | itch.io |
| Skeleton Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 14 | itch.io |
| DIS October 2026 Mutual Feedback Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 04:00 UTC | — | No AI | 11 | itch.io |
| Science Fantasy Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 04:59 UTC | — | No AI | 371 | itch.io |
| Eternal TTRPG Jam - October 2026 - Underground game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 06:59 UTC | — | No AI | 41 | itch.io |
| Nightmare Anthology - October Game Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 07:30 UTC | — | No AI | 29 | itch.io |
| Made With Visionaire Jam 3 game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 15:00 UTC | — | No AI | 16 | itch.io |
| Haiku Jam with Prizes game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 15:11 UTC | — | No AI | 3 | itch.io |
| Game Assets Bundle!! game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 21:20 UTC | — | No AI | 33 | itch.io |
| Retro Autumn game jam🍂🍁, all ages and skill levels game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 04:59 UTC | — | No AI | 17 | itch.io |
| Collaborative Derelict Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 04:59 UTC | — | No AI | 26 | itch.io |
| Architect 6 : An Iterative Development Framework game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 05:59 UTC | — | No AI | 2 | itch.io |
| Colorful Love JAM 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 11:00 UTC | — | No AI | 57 | itch.io |
| Portfolio Builders Jam - Week #96 game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 11:59 UTC | — | No AI | 21 | itch.io |
| Hexcrawloween 2 game jam · Online |
Nov 3, 2026 05:00 UTC | — | No AI | 81 | itch.io |
| The Liquidy Jam! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 3, 2026 15:41 UTC | — | No AI | 4 | itch.io |
| Tribute to DOSBox - Gamejam game jam · Online |
Nov 7, 2026 05:43 UTC | — | No AI | 10 | itch.io |
| thatgamejam #02💜 game jam · Online |
Nov 8, 2026 07:59 UTC | — | No AI | 1511 | itch.io |
| Educational Jam #5 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 8, 2026 10:00 UTC | — | No AI | 17 | itch.io |
| mehu jam 24: ??? game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 8, 2026 18:00 UTC | — | No AI | 1 | itch.io |
| Bevy Jam #8 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 8, 2026 20:01 UTC | — | No AI | 63 | itch.io |
| Lesbian Vampire Jam 2 game jam · Online |
Nov 9, 2026 04:59 UTC | — | No AI | 34 | itch.io |
| ⛏ Dwarves Jam ⛏ game jam · Online |
Nov 9, 2026 08:00 UTC | — | No AI | 52 | itch.io |
| Month of Horror #2: Withering Away game jam · Online |
Nov 9, 2026 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 301 | itch.io |
| RPG Maker RTP Challenge #2 game jam · Online |
Nov 9, 2026 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 25 | itch.io |
| Portfolio Builders Jam - Week #97 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 9, 2026 11:59 UTC | — | No AI | 7 | itch.io |
| GCPL Choose Your Own Game Jam 2026, 48-Hour Edition game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 9, 2026 15:30 UTC | $50 | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Plural Visual Novel Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 9, 2026 21:20 UTC | — | No AI | 37 | itch.io |
| Mausritter Autumn Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 10, 2026 12:41 UTC | — | No AI | 4 | itch.io |
| B1T Jam 🎃 6 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 10, 2026 22:00 UTC | — | No AI | 202 | itch.io |
| KOKOTÖNA - What ALWAYS was here game jam · Online |
Nov 13, 2026 02:59 UTC | — | No AI | 18 | itch.io |
| Autumn Frog Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 14, 2026 18:00 UTC | — | No AI | 1 | itch.io |
| Make it Real Visual Novel Jam | #Drawtober / Analog Art Challenge game jam · Online |
Nov 14, 2026 23:22 UTC | — | No AI | 103 | itch.io |
| 🌶️ Genderfreak Jam 🌶️ game jam · Online |
Nov 15, 2026 05:00 UTC | — | No AI | 61 | itch.io |
| AMSGJ 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 15, 2026 10:07 UTC | — | No AI | 4 | itch.io |
| Pencil, Chisel, Code! #6 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 15, 2026 20:00 UTC | — | No AI | 5 | itch.io |
| HOLLOWS CROSSOVER ENTITY GAME JAM 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 15, 2026 23:59 UTC | — | No AI | 43 | itch.io |
| Superheroes for Jeff game jam · Online |
Nov 16, 2026 02:41 UTC | — | No AI | 48 | itch.io |
| Ranked: Creepy Pasta Game Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 16, 2026 06:50 UTC | — | No AI | 9 | itch.io |
| LÖVE Jam 2026 [B-SIDE] game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 16, 2026 10:00 UTC | — | No AI | 367 | itch.io |
| Portfolio Builders Jam - Week #98 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 16, 2026 11:59 UTC | — | No AI | 2 | itch.io |
| The Washerwoman Potlatch game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 19, 2026 00:00 UTC | — | No AI | 9 | itch.io |
| F*** PERFECT ART JAM! game jam · Online |
Nov 19, 2026 07:59 UTC | — | No AI | 83 | itch.io |
| Hi Dream Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 20, 2026 04:00 UTC | — | No AI | 42 | itch.io |
| Low Effort Jam 26 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 20, 2026 18:00 UTC | — | No AI | 11 | itch.io |
| Character Design Game Jam [$300+ Prizes!] game jam · Online |
Nov 22, 2026 04:59 UTC | $300 | No AI | 174 | itch.io |
| Godot Wild Jam #99 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 22, 2026 21:00 UTC | — | No AI | 138 | itch.io |
| Impressions Composing Jam: OST #4 game jam · Online |
Nov 23, 2026 03:00 UTC | — | No AI | 159 | itch.io |
| Portfolio Builders Jam - Week #99 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 23, 2026 11:59 UTC | — | No AI | 1 | itch.io |
| The S.A.M Game Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 23, 2026 15:00 UTC | — | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Tiny Spell Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 23, 2026 17:00 UTC | — | No AI | 3 | itch.io |
| 20 Games Challenge - Autumn Jam 2026! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 23, 2026 18:00 UTC | — | No AI | 46 | itch.io |
| Education and Romance Game Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 29, 2026 06:56 UTC | — | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Continue Your Game 15 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 00:00 UTC | — | No AI | 32 | itch.io |
| Special Interest JAM game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 03:00 UTC | — | No AI | 2 | itch.io |
| NOIR-VEMBER TTRPG JAM game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 04:59 UTC | — | No AI | 114 | itch.io |
| Bezi Jam 15 [$400 Prizes] - UNREAL game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 06:59 UTC | $400 | No AI | 3 | itch.io |
| Solovember 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 08:00 UTC | — | No AI | 185 | itch.io |
| Trans Otome Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 08:00 UTC | — | No AI | 71 | itch.io |
| The Big Gay Comic Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 15:00 UTC | — | No AI | 66 | itch.io |
| 3x3x3 Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 3, 2026 22:00 UTC | — | No AI | 86 | itch.io |
| Fucu99 Game Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 5, 2026 15:30 UTC | — | No AI | 3 | itch.io |
| Get Tilted! - an Alt Ctrl Game Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 8, 2026 04:59 UTC | — | No AI | 3 | itch.io |
| Pixel Forge MEGA JAM | $30k Prizes + Cash ! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 8, 2026 09:30 UTC | $30,000 | No AI | 174 | itch.io |
| Precision OST Jam #3 🎯🎵 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 8, 2026 19:30 UTC | — | No AI | 2 | itch.io |
| Creatively Weird Jam (2) game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 12, 2026 17:04 UTC | — | No AI | 5 | itch.io |
| Craftpix Indie Jam #2-2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 13, 2026 17:00 UTC | — | No AI | 56 | itch.io |
| The Eye Jam III: Folk Horror game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 13, 2026 18:30 UTC | — | No AI | 194 | itch.io |
| RPG Maker RTP Challenge: Another RMW Forum Closure Edition game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 14, 2026 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Jingle Jam prizes !worth 5 dollar!and 500rupees! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 15, 2026 05:00 UTC | $2 | No AI | — | itch.io |
| Creepy Cozy Solstice Game Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 15, 2026 07:59 UTC | — | No AI | 20 | itch.io |
| Robotic Romance Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 17, 2026 05:59 UTC | — | No AI | 73 | itch.io |
| b3agz Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 18, 2026 01:00 UTC | $50 | No AI | 29 | itch.io |
| Dungeon Crawler Limited Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 20, 2026 17:00 UTC | — | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Meaningful Games Jam 2026.2: Mini Edition! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 20, 2026 20:00 UTC | — | No AI | 13 | itch.io |
| Godot Wild Jam #100 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 20, 2026 21:00 UTC | — | No AI | 141 | itch.io |
| Raise Your Voice Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 21, 2026 05:00 UTC | — | No AI | 34 | itch.io |
| Month of Horror #3: Endless Ocean game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 21, 2026 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 61 | itch.io |
| Grassroots Game Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 21, 2026 19:00 UTC | — | No AI | 80 | itch.io |
| WINTER BOB GAME JAM 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 26, 2026 18:00 UTC | — | No AI | 17 | itch.io |
| DENPA NARRATIVES JAM game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 12, 2027 00:00 UTC | — | No AI | 93 | itch.io |
| Furry Game Jam #3 - Winter Edition 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 18, 2027 20:00 UTC | — | No AI | 36 | itch.io |
| Comfy Jam: Winter🗻 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 23, 2027 22:00 UTC | — | No AI | 73 | itch.io |
| Glam Jam III game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 31, 2027 04:00 UTC | — | No AI | 39 | itch.io |
| Historically Accurate Game Jam 14 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 31, 2027 15:00 UTC | — | No AI | 10 | itch.io |
| Pirate Software - Game Jam 20 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 31, 2027 23:48 UTC | — | No AI | 22 | itch.io |
| mini map jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 1, 2027 05:59 UTC | — | No AI | 9 | itch.io |
| Union Made Jam 2027 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 1, 2027 07:59 UTC | — | No AI | 12 | itch.io |
| 4 PAGE COMIC JAM 2027 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 5, 2027 20:00 UTC | — | No AI | 230 | itch.io |
| 5 Minute Horror Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 8, 2027 03:25 UTC | — | No AI | 20 | itch.io |
| Month of Horror #4: Tortured Artist game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 8, 2027 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 15 | itch.io |
| Twists and Revelations! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 15, 2027 17:00 UTC | — | No AI | 2 | itch.io |
| ⸸BLACK METAL JAM⸸ game jam · Online · upcoming |
Feb 26, 2027 15:00 UTC | — | No AI | 1 | itch.io |
| RPG Maker Themed Game Jam #18: Adventurer's Guild game jam · Online · upcoming |
Mar 15, 2027 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 13 | itch.io |
| RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #18: Cursed Hotel game jam · Online · upcoming |
Mar 15, 2027 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 13 | itch.io |
| Month of Horror #5: Art of Divination game jam · Online · upcoming |
Mar 22, 2027 08:59 UTC | — | No AI | 9 | itch.io |
| Plug Jam 2027 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Apr 16, 2027 16:00 UTC | — | No AI | 6 | itch.io |
| Yuri Comic Jam 2027 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jun 1, 2027 03:59 UTC | — | No AI | 219 | itch.io |
| RPG Maker Horror Game Jam #19: Secret Garden game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jun 14, 2027 07:59 UTC | — | No AI | 10 | itch.io |
| RPG Maker Themed Game Jam #19: Star-crossed Lovers game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jun 14, 2027 07:59 UTC | — | No AI | 6 | itch.io |
| Retro Summer #32BitJam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Aug 2, 2027 15:59 UTC | — | No AI | 15 | itch.io |
| GMTK Game Jam 2027 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Aug 15, 2027 17:00 UTC | — | No AI | 1842 | itch.io |
| UIWare: Orange — Game Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Aug 31, 2027 14:50 UTC | — | No AI | 1 | itch.io |
| Raise Your Voice Jam 2027 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2027 05:00 UTC | — | No AI | — | itch.io |
See also: AI-allowed game jams · Game jams & hackathons with prizes · Game jams & hackathons closing this week · Vibe-coding & AI hackathons · all events · what the AI labels mean