Visual Novel Maker
Visual Novel Maker: A paid visual-novel engine with branching tools, Live2D support, and broad export options. Ranked #25 of 25 in Game Narrative Design Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for visual novel creators needing broad exports.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forVisual novel creators needing broad exports
- Free planNo
- Branching dialogueYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Drag-and-drop scene authoring with branching and conditional logic
- Exports to desktop, mobile, SteamOS, and web targets
- Live2D, localization, scripting, audio, and movie-effect support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Advanced projects may require CoffeeScript or JavaScript scripting
- Focused on visual-novel creation rather than general game development
Our verdict on Visual Novel Maker
Visual Novel Maker is a paid visual-novel creation engine from KOMODO for aspiring writers, artists, and game developers. Its document-based authoring model combines a scene editor with point-and-click and drag-and-drop tools, allowing creators to build scenes, dialogue, choices, and conditional paths. Built-in characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects provide starting assets for projects, while support for custom game logic extends the software beyond basic scene assembly.
Its broad publishing workflow is a central strength. Projects can be exported to desktop, mobile, SteamOS, and web targets, giving creators several ways to package and distribute a visual novel. The software also includes language configuration and CSV export for localization, plus layered audio and movie effects for more developed presentations. Live2D model support and voice synchronization add options for creators building animated or voice-supported experiences. CoffeeScript and JavaScript scripting, along with editor and game-engine extensions, provide additional control when visual authoring alone is not enough.
Visual Novel Maker is a fit for creators who want a dedicated visual-novel workflow with branching dialogue, reusable assets, scripting, and multiple export targets in one application. It is distributed as a one-time-purchase application, and the published plans include a standard Visual Novel Maker option and a Visual Novel Maker + Live2D option. The product may be less suitable for people seeking a free starting tier, a general-purpose game engine, or a workflow centered on a different game format. Buyers should choose it when visual-novel production and broad packaging options are priorities; those wanting a narrower writing tool may not need its engine, scripting, and extension features.
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Visual Novel Maker fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Branching dialogue | Yes |
| Quest design | Not verified |
| Authoring model | Document-based |
| Game engine support | Not verified |
| Localization workflow | Yes |
| Version history | Not verified |
| Maximum collaborators | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | visualnovelmaker.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Visual Novel Maker
- ink and InkyA focused, free scripting toolkit for branching stories targeting Unity or the web.7.9
- Ren'PyA free, flexible choice for visual novels across desktop, mobile, and web.7.9
- Godot Asset LibraryA useful Godot asset library, but not a dedicated narrative authoring tool.7.9
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