ink and Inky
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Visitink and Inky vs Ren'Py
What both publish
| Fact | ink and Inky | Ren'Py |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
| License | The maker says ink, Inky, and the ink-Unity integration plugin are available under the MIT license. | Most Ren'Py code is MIT licensed, while bundled components include LGPL and other licenses. |
| Purpose | Ink is a narrative scripting language for writing branching game stories. | Ren'Py is a visual novel engine for creating interactive stories and life simulation games using words, images, and sounds. |
ink and Inky plans
- FreeFree
Ren'Py plans
- Ren'PyFree
Pick ink and Inky if…
These tools suit professional game developers creating branching narratives, as well as people writing and sharing choice-based interactive fiction.
Pick Ren'Py if…
Ren'Py suits creators making visual novels or life simulation games who want a dedicated scripting language with Python available for more complex logic. It can target desktop, Android, iOS, and beta web builds, with platform-specific limits to consider.