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.
Ren'Py was added to AlternativeTo by Ferk on Sep 21, 2010 and this page was last updated Feb 24, 2021. Ren'Py is sometimes referred to as RenPy, Ren Py.
im making a visual novel myself
There are ways to have Ren'py create RPGMaker like games so it can be used for things beyond simply visual novels.
There are several "extensions" (such as RPG Overworld Engine and RPG Battle Engine) that allow it to go beyond simply creating visual novels