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Ren'Py

Ren'Py is a free and cross-platform visual novel engine that helps you use words, pictures, and...

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Ren'Py is a free and cross-platform visual novel engine that helps you use words, pictures, and sounds to tell stories with the computer. Its easy and efficient script language makes it possible for non-programmers to make visual novels, while its Python support allows for complex simulation games.

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Ren'Py (sometimes referred to as RenPy, Ren Py) was added by Ferk in Sep 2010 and the latest update was made in Mar 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Jan 2020. It's possible to update the information on Ren'Py or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Comment by brucelgrubb

about Ren'Py · Apr 2019 · Helpful Not helpful Report as spam

There are several "extensions" (such as RPG Overworld Engine and RPG Battle Engine) that allow it to go beyond simply creating visual novels

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