Visual Novel Maker vs Pixel Game Maker MV
Visual Novel Maker and Pixel Game Maker MV 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. Visual Novel Maker (2017) is 2 years older than Pixel Game Maker MV (2019). Pixel Game Maker MV scores higher on Steam reviews (61.7% 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
 Visual Novel Maker |  Pixel Game Maker MV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Web Publishing | Action, Casual, Design & Illustration, Education, Utilities, Web Publishing, Game Development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 84.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.2% positive (212 reviews) | 61.7% positive (214 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOMODO | Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA |
Side by side
- Both are Web Publishing games on Steam.
- Visual Novel Maker (2017) is 2 years older than Pixel Game Maker MV (2019).
- Pixel Game Maker MV scores higher on Steam reviews (61.7% positive) than Visual Novel Maker (55.2% positive).
- Visual Novel Maker is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Game Maker MV (14.99 USD vs. 84.99 USD).
- Pixel Game Maker MV is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Visual Novel Maker has no Deck rating yet.
Visual Novel Maker vs Pixel Game Maker MV — FAQ
- Which is better, Visual Novel Maker or Pixel Game Maker MV?
- On Steam reviews Pixel Game Maker MV scores higher (61.7% positive) than Visual Novel Maker (55.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pixel Game 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 Visual Novel Maker or Pixel Game Maker MV first?
- If you want chronology, Visual Novel Maker (2017) came out before Pixel Game Maker MV (2019). 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 Visual Novel Maker and Pixel Game Maker MV 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.