Out now · Early Access

Visual Novel Engine

Developed by qberty · Published by The Local Group

Design & IllustrationUtilitiesWeb Publishing
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseJul 7, 2017 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Languages1
DLC1

Overview

A design & illustration, utilities, web publishing game by qberty, published by The Local Group. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Create, share, and play visual novels without needing ANY programming skills!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 70% positive of 118
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:UtilitiesEarly AccessWeb PublishingDesign & IllustrationVisual NovelGame DevelopmentStory RichAnimeFree to Play

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Visual Novel Engine.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP or Greater
  • Processor: Dual Core 1.0 GHz
  • Memory: 50 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated / Dedicated Graphics
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 204 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Visual Novel Engine FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Visual Novel Engine?

Steam classifies Visual Novel Engine as a Design & Illustration, Utilities, Web Publishing game, developed by qberty. Create, share, and play visual novels without needing ANY programming skills!

Is Visual Novel Engine free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Visual Novel Engine as Free to Play.

Is Visual Novel Engine on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Visual Novel Engine for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Visual Novel Engine out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 7, 2017.

What platforms is Visual Novel Engine on?

Visual Novel Engine is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Visual Novel Engine single-player or multiplayer?

Game modes for Visual Novel Engine are not listed in our data.

How much does Visual Novel Engine cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Visual Novel Engine?

Visual Novel Engine is developed by qberty and published by The Local Group.

Where to get Visual Novel Engine

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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