Novelez is a no-code Visual Novel creation platform that helps writers, creators, indie teams, artists, and storytellers build playable interactive stories directly in their browser.

Is Novelez free to use?

Yes. The web version is free, with 1 project (plus the tutorial), 100MB of storage per project, and Ren'Py export.

What platforms can I publish to?

Novelez supports browser-based web preview and sharing by link, and you can export your project to Ren'Py to build for PC.

Do I need coding experience?

No. You write dialogue like a script, one line at a time, and create branches with a single Make branch button. Flow view shows the same story as connected chapters. No programming knowledge is required.

What is the best no-code visual novel maker for beginners?

Novelez is designed specifically for beginners. Unlike RenPy which requires Python scripting, Novelez uses a browser-based visual drag-and-drop interface that anyone can learn in minutes. No installation or coding knowledge is required.

Can I publish visual novels to Steam?

Novelez exports your project to Ren'Py, a widely used visual novel engine, so you can use its PC build pipeline for Steam and other stores.

How is Novelez different from RenPy?

RenPy requires Python scripting and local installation. Novelez is a browser-based, no-code alternative with a script-style editor, a Flow view for branching, built-in asset management, and instant web preview.

Can I turn a webtoon into a game?

Yes. Upload your webtoon panels as background images, add character sprites and dialogue lines, then create branching story paths with one click. Novelez makes it easy to transform any story into an interactive visual novel without coding.

What file formats does Novelez support?

Novelez supports PNG, JPG, and WEBP for images and MP3 for audio such as background music and sound effects. Browser preview and web sharing are available today, and you can export to Ren'Py for PC builds.

How do I share my visual novel with others?

You can share your visual novel through the browser-based web player with a share link, or export it to Ren'Py to distribute a PC build.

Publishing Policy (18+ / Sharing)

How widely your game is shown is decided by two things: the 18+ Content setting and the share link. The 18+ Content item sits at the top of the Game settings panel, and sharing is turned on and off with the [Share] button in the header. Since these decide the nature of your game and how widely it is shown, it is a good idea to decide on them before diving into production.

18+ Content

Since May 2, 2026, Novelez no longer shares 18+ content.

New projects don't show the 18+ setting. Only projects that were already marked 18+ still show it at the top of the Game settings panel.
Projects marked 18+ can't be shared. The [Share] button is disabled and shows a notice that the 18+ content policy has ended.
Your project is not deleted. It stays in your studio and you can keep editing it.
If your game has no adult content, turn off the 18+ toggle and save to share it again. Note that you can turn off 18+ only when the project is not in a review state (approved, pending, or rejected projects show a status badge instead of a toggle).

Sharing and the Gallery

The Novelez gallery is private to protect creators' copyright. Other users cannot browse for your work in a gallery; your game can be shown only through share links.

Click [Share] in the header to create a share link. Anyone who receives the link can play right away without signing in.
Shared games are not indexed by search engines, so only people who receive the link directly can see them.
You can stop sharing at any time from the [Shared] button. Once you do, the same link will no longer open the game.

The Share button at the right of the header

See the "Share Link" page for details.

Which Games Should Be Marked 18+?

Please mark games with explicit adult depictions (nudity, sexual content) as 18+. Ordinary romance or light action/violence typically does not need to be classified as 18+. When in doubt, it is safer to apply the stricter standard.

A Note About Your Content

Novelez is a platform that makes it easy for anyone to create visual novels. All content used in your game — images, music, videos, writing — and its legal responsibility belongs to the creator who produced and uploaded it. Regardless of whether the 18+ setting is enabled, please create within the bounds of your local laws and public decency.

Administrators may remove content without prior notice if they judge it to be excessively sexual or violent, or otherwise potentially in conflict with the law. Accounts with repeated or severe violations may have their service access restricted or revoked. We kindly ask for your understanding on this point.

Next Steps

Once you have decided on your publishing policy, it is time to fill in the basic information about your game.