RPG Maker MV vs Visual Novel Maker
RPG Maker MV and Visual Novel Maker both land in Web Publishing on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Web Publishing games on Steam. RPG Maker MV (2015) is 2 years older than Visual Novel Maker (2017). RPG Maker MV scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Visual Novel Maker (55.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 RPG Maker MV |  Visual Novel Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | RPG, Design & Illustration, Education, Web Publishing, Game Development | Web Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 79.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (3,670 reviews) | 55.2% positive (212 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA, Yoji Ojima | KOMODO |
Side by side
- Both are Web Publishing games on Steam.
- RPG Maker MV (2015) is 2 years older than Visual Novel Maker (2017).
- RPG Maker MV scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Visual Novel Maker (55.2% positive).
- Visual Novel Maker is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than RPG Maker MV (14.99 USD vs. 79.99 USD).
- RPG Maker MV is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Visual Novel Maker has no Deck rating yet.
RPG Maker MV vs Visual Novel Maker — FAQ
- Which is better, RPG Maker MV or Visual Novel Maker?
- On Steam reviews RPG Maker MV scores higher (90% positive) than Visual Novel Maker (55.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RPG Maker MV is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play RPG Maker MV or Visual Novel Maker first?
- If you want chronology, RPG Maker MV (2015) came out before Visual Novel Maker (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are RPG Maker MV and Visual Novel Maker similar?
- They overlap on Web Publishing on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.