Get Started
From zero to playing a visual novel on your iPhone in three steps.
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Find a game
Search "renpy game free" on Google, or go to itch.io and search "renpy". Thousands of visual novels are available for free.
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itch.io lets you filter by price. Set to "$0 or more" to browse free games first.
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2
Download the Windows / PC version
✅ Download this
Windows / PC / Win
Contains .exe files inside the ZIP
❌ Not this
Android / Mac / Linux
These formats don't work
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3
Import to Ren'Py Pocket
Method A — From Files Quickest
- Download the ZIP on Safari
- Open Ren'Py Pocket → tap +
- Choose Add from Files, select the ZIP
- Done — game installs automatically
Method B — WiFi Transfer Best for large games
- Connect iPhone and PC to the same WiFi
- Tap + → Upload from PC
- On PC, open the address shown (e.g.
192.168.x.x:8080) - Drag and drop the ZIP — installs directly
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ZIP import failed?
Open the ZIP in iOS Files app → extract → long-press folder → Compress → import the new ZIP.
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