A downloadable tool

Visual Novel Maker v1 is a beginner-friendly, no-code visual novel engine designed for writers, artists, and indie developers who want to create branching stories without programming.

The engine focuses on clarity, flexibility, and full creative control through a visual editor. Everything is done through an intuitive UI — no scripting, no coding, no setup headaches.

Key Features

  • No-Code Workflow
    Create full visual novels using scenes, dialogue, choices, and characters — all through simple editor panels.

  • Scene & Branching System
    Build branching narratives with unlimited choices and clear scene paths to visualize story flow.

  • Character System

    • Show / hide characters

    • Custom screen position (X/Y)

    • Opacity control

    • Layering (in front of / behind textbox)

    • Transition effects (fade, slide, etc.)

  • Live Playtest
    Instantly preview your story inside the editor while you work.

  • Custom Main Menu Builder
    Design your own game main menu by placing buttons, images, and text visually.

  • UI & Display Settings
    Customize textbox size, transitions between scenes, and other presentation options.

  • Export to Playable Game
    Build your project into a standalone playable HTML game that works without the editor.

  • Clean, Professional Editor UI
    Flat, distraction-free interface designed for comfort and readability.

Who is this for?

  • Writers who want to focus on story

  • Artists who want to bring characters to life

  • Beginners who don’t want to learn scripting

  • Indie devs prototyping narrative games

  • Game jam participants

Platform

  • Editor: Windows

  • Export: HTML (playable in any modern browser)

Current Status

Visual Novel Maker v1 is actively developed and expanding with new features such as:

  • Advanced transitions

  • Variables & conditional logic

  • Save / load system

  • Improved UI/UX tools

Published 21 days ago
StatusIn development
CategoryTool
AuthorRichardFlp
TagsGame engine