Visual Novel Maker
Visual Novel Maker is a creation tool for aspiring artists and writers who want to make visual novels.
What Visual Novel Maker is
Visual Novel Maker is a creation tool for aspiring artists and writers who want to make visual novels. 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. The software supports branching dialogue, layered audio, and movie effects. Game text can be localized through a language tab or exported to CSV for collaboration. JavaScript and CoffeeScript can be used for scripts, plugins, and extensions that add game functionality 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 also supported. Listed export targets include Windows, Mac OSX, Linux Ubuntu, Android, iOS, SteamOS, and web. The maker’s site describes Live2D DLC with a license for supported models that does not require additional contracts or royalty fees. The listed purchase is $59.99, paid once, and Visual Novel Maker + Live2D is $69.99, paid once. The Steam listing specifies 4 GB RAM and 3 GB available storage as minimum Windows and macOS requirements. Community forums are linked through RPG Maker Web and Steam.
Good
- Editor includes a Live Preview.
- Purchase includes characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects.
- Game text can be exported to CSV.
- Exports target desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
Watch out
- There is no free plan.
- Visual Novel Maker is $59.99, paid once.
- Visual Novel Maker + Live2D is $69.99, paid once.
Who it suits
Visual Novel Maker suits aspiring artists and writers building visual novels with branching dialogue, localized text, and custom extensions. It may also suit creators who want included character, background, music, and sound assets.
Verdict
Visual Novel Maker combines a visual editor with scripting, localization, and multiple export targets. It is a paid purchase, with a separate listed bundle that includes Live2D.
Plans and prices
From Visual Novel Maker's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Novel Maker | $59.99, paid once | Single software purchase · includes Standard Asset Resources · $59.99 normally; currently $14.99 |
| Visual Novel Maker + Live2D | $69.99, paid once | Software bundle with Live2D · $69.99 normally; currently $17.49 |
The facts
Each one read from Visual Novel Maker's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Assets
- The software includes characters, backgrounds, music, and sound effects called Standard Asset Resources, free to use when you buy the program.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Audio and video
- The software supports layered audio and movie effects.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The maker’s site says Visual Novel Maker was developed by André Radomski.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Editor
- The editor uses click, drag, or type controls and includes a Live Preview.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Export targets
- The maker lists Windows, Mac OSX, Linux Ubuntu, Android, iOS, SteamOS, and web as game export targets.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Localization
- Game text can be localized through a language tab or exported to CSV for collaboration.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- The Steam listing names KOMODO as the developer and publisher.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purchase requirement
- The Steam listing describes the included StAR assets as free to use when you buy the program.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Visual Novel Maker is a visual novel creation tool aimed at aspiring artists and writers.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker’s site links to RPG Maker Web forums and Steam forums as community destinations.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The Steam listing specifies 4 GB RAM and 3 GB available storage for its Windows and macOS minimum requirements.checked 8 Oct 2026
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