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Visual Novel Maker
What it is
Visual Novel Maker is a visual novel creation tool for aspiring artists and writers. Its editor uses click, drag, or type controls and includes a Live Preview. A purchase includes Standard Asset Resources—characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects—and the software supports branching dialogue, layered audio, and movie effects. Creators can localize game text in a language tab or export it to CSV for collaboration. JavaScript and CoffeeScript scripting, plugins, and extensions can add game functions or editor commands and database tabs. Games can be made up to 1080p in 4:3, 16:9, or 16:10 ratios, with custom resolutions supported. Listed export targets include Windows, Mac OSX, Linux Ubuntu, Android, iOS, SteamOS, and web. The maker also describes Live2D DLC with a license for supported models that does not require additional contracts or royalty fees. The Visual Novel Maker purchase is $59.99, paid once; the Visual Novel Maker + Live2D bundle is $69.99, paid once. The Steam listing specifies 4 GB RAM and 3 GB available storage as minimum Windows and macOS requirements.
For and against
For
- Editor includes click, drag, and type controls.
- Purchase includes characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects.
- Game text can be localized or exported to CSV.
- Supports JavaScript and CoffeeScript extensions.
- Lists Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, mobile, and web exports.
Against
- Visual Novel Maker costs $59.99, paid once.
- The Live2D bundle costs $69.99, paid once.
- Minimum listed memory is 4 GB RAM.
- Minimum listed storage is 3 GB.
The verdict
Visual Novel Maker combines a visual editor and included assets with scripting, localization, and several export targets. The Live2D bundle is a separate listed purchase option for creators seeking that support.
Who it suits
It suits aspiring artists and writers who want to create visual novels with branching dialogue, localization, and multiple export targets. Those who want Live2D model support can consider the bundle and its described DLC license.
Plans and prices
Visual Novel Maker
Single software purchase · includes Standard Asset Resources
Read 8 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Visual Novel Maker + Live2D
Software bundle with Live2D
Read 8 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
On the record
- Assets
- The software includes characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects called Standard Asset Resources, free to use when you buy the program.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audio and video
- The software supports layered audio and movie effects.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The maker’s site says Visual Novel Maker was developed by André Radomski.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editor
- The editor uses click, drag, or type controls and includes a Live Preview.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Export targets
- The maker lists Windows, Mac OSX, Linux Ubuntu, Android, iOS, SteamOS, and web as game export targets.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Localization
- Game text can be localized through a language tab or exported to CSV for collaboration.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- The Steam listing names KOMODO as the developer and publisher.store.steampowered.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purchase requirement
- The Steam listing describes the included StAR assets as free to use when you buy the program.store.steampowered.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Visual Novel Maker is a visual novel creation tool aimed at aspiring artists and writers.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.store.steampowered.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker’s site links to RPG Maker Web forums and Steam forums as community destinations.visualnovelmaker.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The Steam listing specifies 4 GB RAM and 3 GB available storage for its Windows and macOS minimum requirements.store.steampowered.com · read 8 Oct 2026
