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Tools for making games.

An alternate spin on the visual novel medium, usually with the same style of presentation but a more linear story that involves less decision-making or influence by the player.

Focused on using its text, moreso than its visuals or audio, to tell the bulk of its story/plot. (Still can have great audio and visuals, though!)

Twine is a free and open source tool for telling interactive, non-linear stories.