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A visual novel engine is a package of code designed to simplify the programming of visual novels. They often provide default graphical user interfaces; utilities for displaying sprites, backgrounds, and music; and pre-built accessibility features. General purpose game engines such as Gamemaker, Unity or Godot are not included in these lists.
Most popular engines
| Name | Creator/Developer | Link | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ren'Py | PyTom | https://www.renpy.org/ | Free | Supports Python 3 |
| NaniNovel | Elringus | https://naninovel.com/ | One time purchase | Supports Unity |
| TyranoBuilder | STRIKEWORKS | https://tyranobuilder.com/ | One time purchase | |
| Visual Novel Maker | Degica | https://visualnovelmaker.com/ | One time purchase |
Other engines
| Name | Last Update | Platforms | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle | 2017 | Web | Open Source |
| CatSystem2 | 2016 | Windows | Free/Commercial |
| Dorian | 2023 | iOS, Android | Gated |
| KiriKiri Z | 2017 | Windows, Android (Kirikiroid2) | Open Source |
| Kocho | 2021 | iOS, Android | Free |
| libnpengine | 2019 | ||
| Light.vn | 2024 | Windows, Web, iOS, Android | Free |
| LiveMaker | 2018 | Windows | Free |
| Monogatari | 2022 | Web | Open Source |
| Novelty | 2010 | Windows | Free |
| nScripter | 2018 | Windows | |
| NVList | 2022 | Multiple | Open Source |
| Om3ga Visual Novel Engine | 2018 | Free | |
| OpenEngine | 2024 | Free | |
| RenJS | 2022 | Web | Free |
| RichCast | 2023 | Windows, macOS | |
| SEEVN 2 | 2021 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Free |
| Tuesday JS visual novel engine | 2023 | Multiple | Open Source |
| VNgen | 2020 | Commercial | |
| Narrat | 2024 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Free |
Narrative engines & middleware
| Name | Last Update | Platforms | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inky | 2023 | Web | Free |
| Twine | 2023 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Open Source |
| March22-Unity | 2019 | Unity | Open Source |
Defunct engines
- BASS
- Blade Visual Novel Engine
- CloudNovel
- Edge Visual Novel Engine
- Intale
- jStory
- KiriKiri 2 (Replaced by KiriKiri Z)
- MATAG.Tokyo
- MazeNovel
- Narrative Game Engine
- Ren'ai/Dating Simulation Engine (2008)
- Suika2 (Replaced by OpenEngine)
- Sylph
- Talefab.com
- UCnovel
- Vasilriot
- WebStory Engine
Guides
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