VN Engine 2D
2D visual novel + minigame engine. Node-based editor + interactive timeline scrubbing, with Live2D . Free includes full editor and preview. Indie or Pro DLC unlocks export and commercial release.
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Content
Media
Details
About this game
VN Engine 2D
Next-generation engine for 2D visual novels and interactive minigames. Tired of Ren'Py scripts? Want advanced cinematics without coding? VN Engine 2D combines a node-based editor with dual-track timeline editing to free you from code entirely.
Core Features
Visual node-based editor (zero scripting required)
Dual-track timeline: dialogue progresses independently from animation
Full Live2D integration: breathing / blinking / physics / mouse-follow auto
Interactive timeline scrubbing: player input drives Live2D and video progression
Asset library: backgrounds / character art / CGs / BGM / SFX / video / Live2D
Real-time WYSIWYG preview
Steam Achievements + Cloud Save integration (opt-in for exported games)
Multilingual (Traditional Chinese / English / Japanese)
Licensing
This application is the "editor" (free). Commercial export and pro features unlock via DLC:
Free (this application)[/b]: Full editor + preview
Indie DLC: HTML5 / Windows export + commercial release
Pro DLC: Indie features + Agent-assisted workflow automation + vnctl CLI agent
System Requirements
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
2 GB disk space
Internet (first-time license activation, then offline-capable)
