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Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.

Uses two-dimensional "sprites", 2D images created and used on a flat plane, as opposed to the three-dimensional models or environments found in 3D games.

Provides tools that let you customize characters with either free form sliders or combinations of pre-made options.

Graphics for creating characters

Projects that have advertised as not using generative AI their creative process.

Ren'py is a free and open source Visual Novel Creator.

Games made with ASCII/Enterbrain/Kadokawa Games' RPG Maker series of game engines. Includes, but is not limited to the following:

• RPG Maker 2000
• RPG Maker 2003
• RPG Maker XP
• RPG Maker VX
• RPG Maker VX Ace
• RPG Maker MV
• RPG Maker MZ

Unity is a game engine for 2D, 3D, AR and more

Unreal Engine is a 3D game creation tool