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Visual novel game jams

Current and upcoming game jams tagged "Visual novel" from keyword matches in public jam descriptions. Confirm details on the official jam page.

72 jams

5 Year Long Jam

Feb 28 โ†’ Feb 28 ยท ongoing ยท Xeight ยท 1,299 joined
LiveUnityRobloxVisual novel

Underground Games

Jun 7 โ†’ Dec 31 ยท ongoing ยท Thunder Perfect Witchcraft ยท 62 joined
Live2DHorror

Story of Palestine

Oct 27 โ†’ Aug 31 ยท ongoing ยท SGN ยท 198 joined
LiveVisual novelStudent

Renโ€™Ai Revolutions

Jul 1 โ†’ Aug 1 ยท ongoing ยท Ren'ai renesance , DanQ , LionelKorzar ยท 37 joined
LiveVisual novel

๐Ÿฌ Save The Vaquita Mini Quest

Nov 4 โ†’ Oct 28 ยท ongoing ยท indiequesting , Altabestudio ยท 22 joined
LiveRen'PyVisual novelTabletop

Interactive Fiction Showcase 2026

Dec 31 โ†’ Dec 31 ยท ongoing ยท manonamora ยท 308 joined
LiveRen'PyBitsyTwineVisual novel

POWERPOINT- A Year Long Game Jam

Dec 31 โ†’ Dec 31 ยท ongoing ยท MaxTheGamer001 ยท 23 joined
LiveVisual novelMusic

ZealotDKD's NSFW Furry/Feral Gamejam 2026 S1

Jan 4 โ†’ Jan 5 ยท ongoing ยท ZealotDKD ยท 25 joined
LiveVisual novelMultiplayer

Continue Your Game 16

Jan 12 โ†’ Jan 1 ยท ongoing ยท Mouse Potato Does Stuff ยท 1 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeGodotVisual novelTabletop

you pick two: a novella prompt jam

Feb 22 โ†’ Feb 22 ยท ongoing ยท SWANCHIME ยท 24 joined
LiveVisual novel

WOMEN's GAME FEST (2026)

Mar 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท ongoing ยท EVERIUM ยท 628 joined
LiveVisual novelMobile

RPG Maker Horror Game Jam: Annual Edition 2026

Mar 12 โ†’ Nov 23 ยท ongoing ยท Beregon , BroodyGaming ยท 127 joined
LiveGodotUnityUnreal2DHorror

RPG Maker Themed Game Jam: Annual Edition 2026

Mar 12 โ†’ Nov 23 ยท ongoing ยท Beregon , BroodyGaming ยท 87 joined
LiveRPG MakerVisual novel

AMERICAN GOTHIC JAM

Mar 15 โ†’ Feb 14 ยท ongoing ยท CD-RR0M ๐Ÿ’ฟ , Porksbun , KillJill , Fisher ยท 60 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

Science Fantasy Jam

Jun 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท ongoing ยท Platinum Soul Press , DarkChibiShadow ยท 368 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

Jun 1 โ†’ Jan 1 ยท ongoing ยท earacorn ยท 237 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeHorrorVisual novel

Anything Jam 2026 (games, zines, writing, comics, assets, ANYTHING)

Jun 1 โ†’ Feb 1 ยท ongoing ยท Galvan ยท 110 joined
Live2D3D

Backrooms Jam

Jun 4 โ†’ May 29 ยท ongoing ยท hippie ยท 94 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

Yandere Sweet Lovers Game Jam!

Jun 14 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท ongoing ยท QeiraDaFish/Axoli ยท 26 joined
Live3DHorror

Colorful Love JAM 2026

Jul 1 โ†’ Nov 2 ยท ongoing ยท Dreamty Games ยท 57 joined
LiveRen'PyVisual novelBeginner-friendly

The Transhet Jam #2

Aug 1 โ†’ Nov 5 ยท ongoing ยท DarkChibiShadow , Blushinmoon ยท 97 joined
LiveVisual novel

A Singapore Jam

Aug 1 โ†’ Dec 31 ยท ongoing ยท versegm , Prae Obscura ยท 2 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeHorrorVisual novel

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Genderfreak Jam ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Aug 15 โ†’ Nov 15 ยท ongoing ยท Rey Rider ยท 63 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

Love is Unconventional Jam! 2026

Aug 17 โ†’ Nov 30 ยท ongoing ยท HusbandoGoddess ยท 118 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

Decker VN Jam

Aug 22 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท ongoing ยท SWANCHIME ยท 27 joined
LiveVisual novel

Ashabea's Horror CREATIVE Jam

Aug 31 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท ongoing ยท Ashabea ยท 41 joined
Live3DHorror

BIPOC Vamp Jam #2

Sep 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท ongoing ยท vampirepyramidscheme , DarkChibiShadow ยท 23 joined
LiveVisual novel

The Queer Medieval Jam

Sep 1 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท ongoing ยท Shigure ยท 168 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

Plural Visual Novel Jam

Sep 11 โ†’ Nov 9 ยท 59d ยท NAPearson ยท 37 joined
LiveVisual novel

THE CRIMINALLY VERY DIFFICULT KABOOMZA STORY/WRITING JAM!!!

Sep 12 โ†’ Jan 5 ยท ongoing ยท Bluetick ยท 4 joined
LiveVisual novel

Make it Real Visual Novel Jam | #Drawtober / Analog Art Challenge

Sep 17 โ†’ Nov 14 ยท 58d ยท Sun Labyrinth ยท 101 joined
LiveRen'PyTwineVisual novelTabletop

Seasonal RPG Game Jam #1 - Autumn 2026

Sep 22 โ†’ Dec 23 ยท ongoing ยท artistotel ยท 220 joined
LiveGodotUnityUnreal3DHorror

Digital Pet Jam

Sep 25 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 36d ยท malaika , oscar pepperbloom ยท 511 joined
LiveGodotHorrorVisual novel

Halo Forever

Sep 29 โ†’ Jan 30 ยท ongoing ยท icysolar ยท 13 joined
LiveVisual novel

Denpa VN Jam 2026

Sep 29 โ†’ Nov 11 ยท 42d ยท denparin , denpa , kalinzero , canislatransed ยท 388 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeRen'PyHorrorVisual novel

The Bare-Bones Jam

Sep 30 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 31d ยท manonamora , Autumn Chen , Lapin Lunaire Games ยท 125 joined
LiveRen'PyBitsyTwineVisual novel

Once Upon A Time VN Jam โ€” 2026

Sep 30 โ†’ Jan 31 ยท ongoing ยท Chimรฉriquement ยท 93 joined
LiveVisual novel

Continue Your Game 14

Sep 30 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 31d ยท Mouse Potato Does Stuff ยท 66 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeGodot2D3D

BARA JAM 2026

Oct 1 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท ongoing ยท bobcgames , Rob Colton ยท 85 joined
LiveVisual novelMusic

Yuri Jam 2026

Oct 1 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท ongoing ยท Snek RK , Blood Machine , lightningwing92 ยท 357 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

DIS October 2026 Mutual Feedback Jam

Oct 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 31d ยท Dragon's Isle Software , DIS Kids , A Wandering Songbird ยท 11 joined
LiveVisual novel

One Month - One Game #2

Oct 1 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 30d ยท scrabyq ยท 92 joined
Live2D3D

Farm Harvest Game Jam

Oct 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 31d ยท Sylvie the Dragon Games ยท 15 joined
Live3DVisual novel

Skeleton Jam

Oct 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 31d ยท Sylvie the Dragon Games ยท 13 joined
Live2D3D

Bound Jam 2026

Oct 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 31d ยท BreakBound Studios , JustDuffo , CrspyHeroGames ยท 176 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeUnreal3DHorror

Game Assets Bundle!!

Oct 1 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 31d ยท fyinearso ยท 35 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeGodotUnrealBitsy2DHorror

Indiepocalypse Issue #84 (Paying Anthology)

Oct 2 โ†’ Nov 5 ยท 35d ยท PIZZAPRANKS ยท 36 joined
Live2DHorror

LittleJS Jam 3

Oct 2 โ†’ Nov 2 ยท 31d ยท Frank Force Games ยท 219 joined
Live๐Ÿ† Prize2D3D

FNaF Visual Novel Game Jam

Oct 2 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 29d ยท GameStudioStudios ยท 11 joined
LiveGodotUnityUnrealHorrorVisual novel

Zoud GameLab [Up to $140K in Dev Funding]

Oct 15 โ†’ Nov 16 ยท 32d ยท Zoud GameLab , Global Game Jam ยท 510 joined
Live๐Ÿ† Prize3DVisual novel

Level Up Jam

Oct 16 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 16d ยท Sj.game.creator ยท 27 joined
Live2D3D

Finish your NSFW Project! 2026 - Q4

Oct 16 โ†’ Jan 1 ยท ongoing ยท Dragulair ยท 63 joined
Live2DVisual novel

IF Short Games Showcase 2026

Oct 19 โ†’ Jan 1 ยท ongoing ยท Emery Joyce , Encorm ยท 25 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeBitsyVisual novel

Character Design Game Jam [$300+ Prizes!]

Oct 21 โ†’ Nov 22 ยท 32d ยท suo , Basil ยท 175 joined
Live๐Ÿ† PrizeGameMakerRen'PyTwineHorrorVisual novel

20 Second Game Jam 2026

Oct 23 โ†’ Nov 17 ยท 25d ยท Akzidenz , xenobrain , marc ยท 1,385 joined
LiveGodotUnityUnreal2DVisual novel

Ghost Shop Jam

Oct 24 โ†’ Nov 1 ยท 8d ยท modennest ยท 11 joined
Live3DHorror

The Omniverse Game Jam 2026

Oct 25 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 6d ยท Copperfox Games , echolabgames ยท 4 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

Kasper GameWorks spooky Game Jam 2026

Oct 29 โ†’ Oct 31 ยท 2d ยท kasper-gameworks ยท 1 joined
LiveHorrorVisual novel

NovemBird 2026

Oct 31 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท 31d ยท JamieDerg , Akiba , Loudo , Camazule , dreadful shroud , Racky ยท 114 joined
Ren'PyVisual novelBeginner-friendly

DENPA NARRATIVES JAM

Oct 31 โ†’ Jan 12 ยท ongoing ยท ้บ’้บŸ่™่  , uraalice , RailgunRabbit ยท 109 joined
TwineHorrorVisual novel

Continue Your Game 15

Nov 1 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท 30d ยท Mouse Potato Does Stuff ยท 43 joined
๐Ÿ† PrizeGodotVisual novelTabletop

Raise Your Voice Jam 2026

Nov 1 โ†’ Dec 21 ยท 50d ยท Stella @ MakeVisualNovels , MAHO! Studio ยท 36 joined
Visual novel

Robotic Romance Jam 2026

Nov 1 โ†’ Dec 17 ยท 46d ยท starbage , malaika ยท 91 joined
Visual novel

Polyjamorous 2026

Nov 1 โ†’ Feb 14 ยท ongoing ยท FlowersforJoy ยท 1 joined
HorrorVisual novel

Trans Otome Jam

Nov 1 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท 30d ยท HeartSyncProductions ยท 76 joined
RPG MakerVisual novelBeginner-friendly

Imaginary Game Mini Jam | November 2026

Nov 13 โ†’ Nov 16 ยท 3d ยท Caxt Nova ยท 17 joined
2D3D

Tragedy Jam

Nov 20 โ†’ Dec 21 ยท 31d ยท Miss Matanza 1 ยท 6 joined
Visual novelMusic

Deck-Month 4

Dec 1 โ†’ Jan 1 ยท 31d ยท Internet Janitor ยท 1 joined
Visual novel

Wrapped Up 2026

Dec 4 โ†’ Dec 20 ยท 16d ยท t0m_ok ยท 4 joined
๐Ÿ† PrizeHorrorVisual novel

Valen'Py - Solodev Ren'Py Jam

Feb 2 โ†’ Feb 14 ยท 12d ยท e11ed0rad0 ยท 9 joined
Ren'PyHorrorVisual novel

โธธBLACK METAL JAMโธธ

Feb 19 โ†’ Feb 26 ยท 7d ยท Pigia ยท 1 joined
๐Ÿ† PrizeGodotUnityUnrealVisual novelMusic

Raise Your Voice Jam 2027

Nov 1 โ†’ Dec 1 ยท 30d ยท Stella @ MakeVisualNovels
Visual novel

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