Is AI allowed in Nightmare on Dev Street: The Halloween Shift?

Yes, but you must disclose your AI use.

“AI-assisted tools are allowed, but please disclose their use.”

Checked 2026-10-18 · keyword rules · confidence: medium. Rules can change. Confirm on the jam page ↗

Jam facts

Host

TweNty GAmEs

Source

itch.io

Starts

Wed Oct 14, 2026, 02:00 UTC

Submissions end

Tue Oct 27, 2026, 02:00 UTC

Voting ends

Sat Oct 31, 2026, 02:00 UTC

Joined

27

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

NIGHTMARE ON DEV STREET: THE HALLOWEEN SHIFT 🎃 Halloween is calling. Clock in… if you dare. Jam Starts: October 13 Jam Ends: October 26 at 10:00 PM Welcome to Nightmare on Dev Street: The Halloween Shift , a Halloween-themed game jam built around creepy ideas, strange concepts, and terrifying creations. Whether you make something atmospheric, funny, disturbing, experimental, or completely unexpected, this jam is all about celebrating Halloween through game development. THE THEME "Out Of Control" RULES Your game must be made during the jam. Solo developers and teams are welcome. Any game engine is allowed. Free and premade assets are allowed as long as you have permission to use them. AI-assisted tools are allowed, but please disclose their use. Your submission must be playable. Horror is encouraged, but comedy and unusual interpretations are welcome. Keep your scope manageable and have fun. OPTIONAL NIGHTMARE CHALLENGES 🎃 Jack’s Watching — Include a jack-o’-lantern. 🚪 Someone’s Knocking — Include a knock at the door. ☎️ Wrong Number — Include a strange phone call. 🕛 After Midnight — Something changes at midnight. 👁️ You’re Being Watched — Something is watching the player. 💀 No Cheap Scares — Create fear without relying on traditional jumpscares. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Games that are creative, fun to play, atmospheric, memorable, and offer an interesting interpretation of the theme. A small, finished game is always better than a huge unfinished one. MOST IMPORTANTLY... This …

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