ink

A scripting language for branching dialogue, from inkle.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners
  • Jam-friendly

What it does

ink is the narrative scripting language behind inkle's games. Write branching dialogue in a simple markup and plug it into Unity, Godot or the web.

Highlights

  • Simple markup for branching stories
  • Inky editor with live preview
  • Unity, Godot and web integrations
  • Free and open source

Is it right for me?

Skill level
Intermediate, Advanced
Useful for
Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
Game jams
A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.

Pairs well with

Bitsy

Game engines

Make tiny pixel-art exploration and story games in your browser.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners

Video essays about why great game design works.

  • Free resource
  • Good for beginners

Notion

Planning & teamwork

Docs, wikis and databases for game design documents.

  • Free + paid plans
  • Good for beginners

Twine

Story & game design

Write interactive, branching stories without code.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners