What is Ren'Py? Ren'Py is a visual novel engine – used by thousands of creators from around the world – that helps you use words, images, and sounds to tell interactive stories that run on computers and mobile devices. These can be both visual novels and life simulation games. The easy to learn script language allows anyone to efficiently write large visual novels, while its Python scripting is enough for complex simulation games.
Ren'Py is open source and free for commercial use.
Where does it run?
Android 5.0+
HTML5/Web Assembly (Beta)
Linux x86/x86_64
Windows Vista+
Mac OS X 10.10+
iOS 11+ Where do I get it? The latest version of Ren'Py is 7.4.10 "Lucky Four-Footed Rabbit", released on October 23, 2021.
A prerelease of Ren'Py 7.4.11 "Lucky Beckoning Cat" is available for testing. It was last updated on November 16, 2021. Please do not release games with this version until it has become stable. The prerelease is documented here.
Where do I start? The quickstart walks you through the process of creating a simple game.
Ren'Py comes with a comprehensive, if complex, reference manual, also available in Japanese.
If you think you've found a bug in Ren'Py, report it to our GitHub issue tracker.
If you'd like to contribute to Ren'Py development, please visit our GitHub project page.
How do I keep in touch? The best places to ask questions about Ren'Py are the Lemma Soft Forums, the Ren'Py Discord, and the #renpy IRC channel.
We make news about Ren'Py available on a number of social platforms:
Twitter: You can follow Ren'Py's lead developer @renpytom for release announcements, development news, and general commentary on life.
Facebook: We announce new releases on our Facebook page.
Who is it sponsored by? Ratalaika GamesBelgerum GamesAndrealphus GamesHero's Harem Guild Klast Halc (crAsm)KinmokuSilken Sail EntertainmentRed Lotus DesignzSnowlockeWhite Phantom GamesRazzCherry Kiss Games