Ren'Py is a free and open-source visual novel engine that is used to create dynamic story-based applications, such as visual novels, dating sims, and more. It is written in the Python programming language and uses a script-based system to create complex and interactive stories. The engine supports a wide array of platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Android. Ren'Py provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for creating and editing the story files and makes use of a powerful scripting language for controlling the in-game events, characters, and scenes. It provides a wide range of tools for creating dynamic and interactive dialogue, character animations, background images, music, and sound effects. The engine also allows users to create multiple save points, allowing for greater flexibility and replayability.
No coding or scripting, just drag what you want into the scene
Discontinued https://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/viewtopic.php?t=5957PAS Game Maker appears to be discontinued, and the developer is working on another project called D's Sandbox or MAGE, a Minecraft clone based on Minetest.
The last discontinued version was released on December 14, 2010. See http://www.visualnovelty.com/download.html
Discontinued No updates since 2012.
Discontinued No updates, no downloads since 2016.
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This is one of the two programs I decided between and after working with both I decided to use Ren'py, but I see myself using both in the future, depending on the situation.