No. 22 of 25 ·Game Narrative Design Software

Visual Novel Maker

Name: Visual Novel Maker
Price: 59.99 USD

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Visual Novel Maker is ranked #22 of 25 in game narrative design software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan.

Visual Novel Maker plans and pricing

All plans

Visual Novel Maker $59.99 once $59.99 normally; currently $14.99 Single software purchase · includes Standard Asset Resources store.steampowered.com · 8 Oct 2026

Visual Novel Maker + Live2D $69.99 once $69.99 normally; currently $17.49 Software bundle with Live2D store.steampowered.com · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on game narrative design software

Free plan: No
Branching dialogue: Yes
Authoring model: document-based
Localization workflow: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Visual Novel Maker is a visual novel creation tool aimed at aspiring artists and writers.
Editor: The editor uses click, drag, or type controls and includes a Live Preview.
Assets: The software includes characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects called Standard Asset Resources, free to use when you buy the program.
Live2D: The maker’s site says its Live2D DLC supports Live2D models and includes a special license to use them without additional contracts or royalty fees.
Audio and video: The software supports layered audio and movie effects.
Localization: Game text can be localized through a language tab or exported to CSV for collaboration.
Export targets: The maker lists Windows, Mac OSX, Linux Ubuntu, Android, iOS, SteamOS, and web as game export targets.
Scripting and extensions: Visual Novel Maker uses JavaScript and CoffeeScript for scripting, plugins, and extensions that can add game functionality or editor commands and database tabs.
Resolution: The Steam product page says games can be made up to 1080p in 4:3, 16:9, or 16:10 ratios, with custom resolutions also supported.
Purchase requirement: The Steam listing describes the included StAR assets as free to use when you buy the program.
Support: The maker’s site links to RPG Maker Web forums and Steam forums as community destinations.
System requirements: The Steam listing specifies 4 GB RAM and 3 GB available storage for its Windows and macOS minimum requirements.
Developer: The maker’s site says Visual Novel Maker was developed by André Radomski.
Publisher: The Steam listing names KOMODO as the developer and publisher.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Narrative Design Software in 2026#22 of 25

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Sources

visualnovelmaker.com· checked 8 Oct 2026
store.steampowered.com/app/495480/Visual_Novel_Maker/· checked 8 Oct 2026