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A living world with 7 voiced characters, RPG stats, jobs, seasonal events, and 30+ relationship levels that unlock dates, sleepovers, and marriage. The dating sim genre, reimagined with AI.
A 30-level relationship system, AI-generated images and video, live voice calls, companion diary, story generator, and a UGC scenario marketplace. Not a chatbot — a companion with depth.
A companion who disagrees, challenges, and surprises you. 30-level Bond System, AI-generated images and video, voice messages, companion diary, story generator, and a UGC scenario marketplace.
Every companion has a Bond System with 30 levels — from 'Sworn Enemy' to 'Obsession'. Your relationship level changes how your companion behaves, what they say, and what content unlocks.
AI Image & Video Generation
Images in 3 styles (realism, anime, illustration) generated directly in conversation. 8-second 720p videos. An Image Studio with 3 modes — from simple presets to direct Stable Diffusion prompts.
Voice, Calls & Recognition
ElevenLabs v3 voice messages in 3 types (ASMR, neutral, energetic). Whisper speech recognition — talk instead of typing. Live real-time voice calls. Send a photo — your companion sees it via Grok.
Companion Diary & Story Generator
Your companion writes a personal diary about your relationship — automatic entries every 50 messages. After 150+ messages, generate a chaptered PDF novel from your conversation history.
UGC Scenario Marketplace
30+ official roleplay scenarios plus thousands of community-created ones. Build your own with the 16-step scenario creator. Authors earn tokens when others play their scenarios.
Telegram + PWA — Zero Install
Works as a Telegram bot (700M+ users) or as a PWA mobile app with a native-like experience. One account, sign in with Telegram or Google. Pay via Telegram Stars, USDT, or SBP.
Nika AI is a platform featuring three distinct AI companion products: Nika (AI girlfriend), Sebastian (AI boyfriend), and Aurora City (AI dating simulator RPG with 7 unique characters). What sets Nika AI apart is the Bond System — a 30-level relationship mechanic ranging from Sworn Enemy (-12,800 points) to Obsession (+12,800 points) — where every interaction shapes how your companion feels, remembers, and responds to you. The experience is fully multimodal: text chat, ElevenLabs v3 voice messages in 3 styles, Whisper speech recognition, AI-generated images via Stable Diffusion, 8-second video clips, and live voice calls. Your companion keeps a personal diary, remembers past conversations, and develops a unique personality over time. Nika AI is available for free on Telegram and as a web app, with optional premium tiers for extended features like unlimited messages, priority image generation, and exclusive content.
Is it free?
All products are free to use. The first 24 hours give full access to all features with extended messages. After that, you can continue for free with basic features and a daily message limit. Paid plans and token packages unlock the full experience. Aurora City's core gameplay (text, activities, jobs, progression) is permanently free. Tokens never expire, and upgrades include prorated credit.
How does the 30-level Bond System work?
The Bond System tracks your relationship across 30 levels. Your level affects how your companion behaves — their tone, personality, and available content change as the relationship evolves. In Aurora City, specific levels unlock dates, sleepovers, and marriage. Relationships can also deteriorate.
What multimedia features are available?
AI-generated images in 3 styles (realism, anime, illustration), 8-second 720p video generation, ElevenLabs v3 voice messages in 3 types (ASMR, neutral, energetic), Whisper speech recognition, Grok image recognition (companions see your photos), and live real-time voice calls.
Do I need to download an app?
No. All products work as Telegram bots — find them, tap Start, and you're in. There's also a PWA mobile app at app.nika.team with a native-like experience. One account works across both, with Telegram or Google sign-in.
What languages are supported?
10+ languages: Russian, English, Hindi, Persian, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, French, German, and Polish. Language detection is automatic, and scenarios filter by language.
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