Depthtale

Depthtale is a platform for creating and playing next-generation visual novels that combine classic storytelling with interactive world exploration and AI-assisted creation. You can play published stories, build your own, share them with others, and expand a universe together with the community.

Interactive visual novels

Depthtale adds point-and-click adventure mechanics to visual novels, letting players explore scenes and affect how the story unfolds.

• Click objects in a scene to investigate the environment
• Find hidden elements during exploration
• Make choices and take actions that change the plot and outcomes

AI-assisted story editor

The built-in editor helps turn ideas into interactive novels, with AI support to speed up work on core story elements.

• Develop scenes, characters, and dialogue with AI assistance
• Configure branching narrative logic
• Set up environment interactions and character behavior

Community and sharing

Depthtale supports publishing and discovering user-made stories, making it useful for both players and creators.

• Publish your visual novels for others to play
• Share stories and find new adventures from the community