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Naninovel

Ch 037.5of 25 Game Narrative Design Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Branching dialogueYes
  4. 4Authoring modelmixed
  5. 5Game engine supportUnity
  6. 6Localization workflowYes
  7. 7Maximum collaborators1 users
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Overview

Naninovel is ranked #3 of 25 in game narrative design software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Naninovel plans and pricing

All plans
Naninovel Not published Single-seat license · use on up to 2 computers · includes one year of Support Plan naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on game narrative design software

Free plan
Nonaninovel.com
Branching dialogue
Yesnaninovel.com
Authoring model
mixednaninovel.com
Game engine support
Unitynaninovel.com
Localization workflow
Yesnaninovel.com
Maximum collaborators
1 usersnaninovel.com

Facts

What it does
Naninovel is a Unity extension with authoring tools for scenario writers and a C# framework for creating dialogue, cutscenes, and visual novels.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Scripting
Writers can create stories in text documents using NaniScript or with a visual Story Editor, with branching, variables, and conditions built in.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Built-in systems
The product includes UI, save and load, state rollback, localization, auto-voicing, and dialogue triggers.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Customization
Built-in features can be extended, overridden, or replaced using prefab changes or a C# API.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Integration
Naninovel can be used as a drop-in dialogue or cutscene system in games of other genres, as well as a standalone visual novel engine.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Free demos
The site offers a browser-based WebGL game demo and a standalone web sandbox for trying the scripting and engine features before purchase.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
Naninovel has an official VS Code extension with syntax highlighting, error checking, auto-completion, and interactive documentation for scenario scripts.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Distribution
Naninovel is distributed through Unity's Asset Store, a GitHub package repository, and a download archive.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Supported Unity versions
The compatibility page lists Unity 6.0 and 6.3 LTS with the latest patches; non-LTS releases are unsupported.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Platform compatibility
The runtime uses no platform-specific APIs, precompiled native libraries, or third-party dependencies and is expected to work on platforms Unity can target.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Notable limits
The compatibility page says HDRP is not actively tested or recommended, and medium or high managed bytecode stripping profiles are unsupported.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Support
Community help is available on Discord; an active Support Plan adds priority team responses, a support bot, source repository access, and GitHub package access.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
License
The EULA grants a single-seat license for personal and commercial use on a maximum of two computers and permits perpetual integration into and distribution as part of games and digital media.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026
Maker
The site identifies ReWaffle LLC as the licensor; the pages reviewed do not state its headquarters or founding year.naninovel.com · 2 Oct 2026

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