Table 2 Currently available digital fiction softwares
From: Teaching digital fiction: integrating experimental writing and current technologies
Software | Location | Cost | Platform | Ease of use | Skill level required | Digital fiction type(s) | Output type | Available support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Twine | Free | Any (browser-based) | +++ | None to low | Hypertext Hyperfiction | HTML | Online tutorials; YouTube videos; community forums | |
Texture | Free | Any (browser-based) | +++ | None to low | Hypertext Hyperfiction | HTML | Online tutorial; Public Library of works | |
ChoiceScript | https://www.choiceofgames.com/make-your-own-games/choicescript-intro/ | Free | Any (browser-based; Firefox recommended) | ++ | Low | Multiple choice storygame | HTML | Online tutorials; community forums |
Inform7 | Free | Mac OS; Windows; Linux | + | Medium to high | Interactive fiction / text adventure game | Glulx; Z-machine (require interpreters) | Extensive manual; online tutorials; published guides; community forums | |
TADS | Free | Mac OS; Windows; Linux | + | Medium to high | Interactive fiction / text adventure game | TADS (requires interpreter) | Manuals; online tutorials; published guides; community forums | |
Adrift | Free | Windows | + | Medium to high | Interactive fiction / text adventure game | ADRIFT (requires interpreter) | Manual; online tutorials; community forums | |
Quest | Free | Windows; any (browser-based) | ++ | Low to medium | Interactive fiction / text adventure game | HTML | Online tutorials; community forums | |
Ren’Py | Free | Mac OS; Windows; Linux | + | Medium | Visual novel | Program files for each platform | Manual; tutorials; community forums | |
Adobe Animate CC (formerly Flash) | £20/mo | Mac OS; Windows | − | High | Hyperfiction Games | SWF (requires Flash player) | Manual; online tutorials; community forums |
