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What kind of games can be made with Ren'Py?

Ren'Py is built for interactive storytelling: visual novels and life simulation games that combine words, images, and sounds. Its…

Where can I get help and follow Ren'Py news?

If you need help with Ren'Py, the two main places to ask questions are the Ren'Py Discord and the Lemma Soft Forums. For release …

How do I download Ren'Py and start making a game?

Download Ren'Py 8 from renpy.org — it's the version recommended for all projects, and the current official release is 8.5.3 "We C…

What platforms can Ren'Py games run on?

Ren'Py games run on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and — in beta — in a web browser via HTML5/Web Assembly. The engine is o…

What Is Ren'Py and What Is renpy.org?

Ren'Py is a free, open-source visual novel engine for telling interactive stories with words, images, and sound. It runs on Windo…