OHRRPGCE vs Ren'Py
OHRRPGCE
rpg.hamsterrepublic.com
Ren'Py
renpy.orgSide by side
| Figure | OHRRPGCE | Ren'Py |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Engine Software | 8.2 (#52) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Built-in features | The HOWTO covers map and character graphics, maps, NPCs, text boxes, items, shops, menus, battles, sound effects, animated map tiles, zones, and vehicles. | Default games include menus, automatic saves, rollback, predictive image loading, and mouse, keyboard, or gamepad controls. |
| Founded | 1996 | 2004 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The engine source is available under a dual GPLv2+ and MIT license, and games made with the engine may be distributed or sold under any terms. | Most Ren'Py code is MIT licensed, while bundled components include LGPL and other licenses. |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Project history | The project was started by James Paige, work began in 1996, and the editor was first released in late 1997 or early 1998. | Wikipedia dates the first Ren'Py release to August 24, 2004. |
| Purpose | OHRRPGCE is a free, open-source utility for creating 2D role-playing games in a style similar to classic Final Fantasy games. | Ren'Py is a visual novel engine for creating interactive stories and life simulation games using words, images, and sounds. |
| Scripting | OHRRPGCE provides plotscripting tutorials, a command dictionary, and a HamsterSpeak specification. | Its script language supports writing visual novels, and Python scripting supports complex game logic. |
| Scripting languages | HamsterSpeak | Ren'Py script language; Python |
| Source code model | open_source | open_source |
| System requirements | The system requirements page says a typical RPG may run with approximately a 400MHz Pentium 2 and 20–40MB of free memory, while some non-RPG games may need more. | The official site lists Windows 10+, macOS 10.10+, Linux x86_64 or ARM, Android 5.0+, iOS 11+ and beta WebAssembly support. |
| Target platforms | Windows,macOS,GNU/Linux,Android | Windows 10+,macOS 10.10+,Linux x86_64/Arm,Android 5.0+,iOS 11+,HTML5/WebAssembly (beta) |
Plans
In their own words
OHRRPGCE
OHRRPGCE has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Ren'Py
Ren'Py is a free visual novel engine for making interactive stories and life simulation games with words, images, and sounds. Its script language handles visual-novel writing, while Python can be used for more complex game logic. Default games include menus, automatic saves, rollback, predictive image loading, and mouse, keyboard, or gamepad controls. Creators can customize screens and styles using the screen language and Python. The launcher builds Windows, Mac, and Linux games from any of those desktop systems. Ren'Py also supports Android export and can package games for WebAssembly browsers, though web support is beta and lacks networking and multithreading. It targets Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, Linux x86_64 or Arm, Android 5.0 or later, and iOS 11 or later. Building for iOS requires a Mac and Xcode, and that support remains a work in progress. The engine is free for commercial and non-commercial use; most is MIT-licensed, with some LGPL components whose terms distributors must meet.