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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 scri...

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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.

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Ren'Py Features

  1.  PortableRen'Py can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
  2.  Support for scriptingRen'Py supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
  3.  Single playerRen'Py has one or more single player game modes.

Ren'Py information

  • LicensingOpen Source and Free product.
  • RatingAverage rating of 4
  • Alternatives32 alternatives listed

Supported Languages

  • English

GitHub repository

  •  3,475 Stars
  •  553 Forks
  •  217 Open Issues
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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.

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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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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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Tags

  • Game Development
  • Adventure Game
  • novel
  • Game Engine
  • game-design

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Development • Games

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Games •  Academia & Skills •  Fresh Linux Install •  Game Dev

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