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Ren'Py

a visual novel engine that helps you use words, images, and sounds to tell interactive stories that run on computers, mobile devices, and the web.

v8.1 & v7.6 release

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

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Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Visual Novel
  2.  Portable
  3.  Support for scripting
  4.  Works Offline
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Single player
  7.  Python-based

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Top Positive Comment
brucelgrubb
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There are ways to have Ren'py create RPGMaker like games so it can be used for things beyond simply visual novels.

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im making a visual novel myself

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brucelgrubb
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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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What is Ren'Py?

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.

Games made can run on computers, mobile devices, and the web. Ren'Py is open source and free for commercial use.

Ren'Py information

  • Developed by

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  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.7

  • Alternatives

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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  •  6,877 Stars
  •  942 Forks
  •  305 Open Issues
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Our users have written 3 comments and reviews about Ren'Py, and it has gotten 76 likes

Ren'Py was added to AlternativeTo by Ferk on and this page was last updated . Ren'Py is sometimes referred to as RenPy, Ren Py.