Getting started: Download from renpy.org, unzip, double-click renpy.exe (or renpy.sh on Mac/Linux), and click "Create New Project". You can have a working visual novel in under ten minutes.
You write your game in a syntax that looks like a movie script. For example, e "Hello world!" makes a character named Eileen speak. renpy game editor
If you are interested in building your first project, I can help you with: Writing your template Setting up character definitions and expressions Choosing the best text editor for your workflow What kind of story are you looking to create? Getting started: Download from renpy
Ren’Py is designed to handle the "boring" parts of game development automatically, letting you focus on storytelling. Getting started: Download from renpy.org