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Ren'Py

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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

License model

  • Free • Open Source

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Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
v8
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Features

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

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  • Developed by

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  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4

  • Alternatives

    41 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

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  •  5,612 Stars
  •  777 Forks
  •  262 Open Issues
  •   Updated Jun 20, 2025 
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Our users have written 3 comments and reviews about Ren'Py, and it has gotten 66 likes

Ren'Py was added to AlternativeTo by Ferk on Sep 21, 2010 and this page was last updated Jul 17, 2023. Ren'Py is sometimes referred to as RenPy, Ren Py.

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Top Positive Comment
brucelgrubb
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Dec 26, 2018
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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.

Guest
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Jan 3, 2021
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im making a visual novel myself

brucelgrubb
Apr 10, 2019
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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

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.

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