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Ren'Py vs Wonderland Engine

Ren'Py

renpy.org

Wonderland Engine

wonderlandengine.com

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FigureRen'PyWonderland Engine
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open sourceYes—
WebYesYes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
APIYes—
Plans published14
Spec score · Game Engine Software9.0 (#6)8.3 (#43)
Free planYesYes
Mobile exportYesYes
ScriptingIts script language supports writing visual novels, and Python scripting supports complex game logic.The JavaScript and TypeScript API supports custom reusable components and integration of JavaScript or TypeScript libraries.
Scripting languagesRen'Py script language; PythonJavaScript,TypeScript
Source code modelopen_sourceclosed_source
SupportRen'Py directs users to its Discord and Lemma Soft Forums for questions, and to GitHub for bug reports.The Standard License includes Discord support, while enterprise support lists technical calls, training, onboarding, prioritized bug fixes, and a dedicated VIP channel.
Target platformsWindows 10+,macOS 10.10+,Linux x86_64/Arm,Android 5.0+,iOS 11+,HTML5/WebAssembly (beta)web,WebXR,Meta Quest,Pico

Plans

Ren'Py

  • Ren'PyFree

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Wonderland Engine

  • FreeFree
  • Standard LicenseFree
  • Enterprise LicensePriced on request
  • Enterprise SupportPriced on request

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In their own words

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.

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Wonderland Engine

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