Tutorial How to Play RPG Maker and Ren’Py Games on Android with JoiPlay: Step-by-Step Guide

[Shinoo]

JoiPlay Setup and Usage Guide (Android)
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JoiPlay is a game interpreter and launcher for Android that runs games made with engines like RPG Maker (XP, VX, VX Ace, MV, MZ), Ren’Py, HTML, Godot, and more.
It’s not an emulator — it interprets these games directly on Android.
This guide explains how to install, set up, and use JoiPlay step-by-step.

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Step 1: Download JoiPlay and Plugins​

1. Go to the official JoiPlay site or Patreon to download the latest versions.
2. Download the following:

• JoiPlay app (.apk)
• RPG Maker Plugin — for RPG Maker games
• Ren’Py Plugin — for visual novels
• HTML Plugin — for browser-based games

3. Open your Downloads folder and tap each .apk file to install.If needed, enable Install from Unknown Sources in your phone’s settings.

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Step 2: Grant Permissions​

When launching JoiPlay for the first time:

• Allow Storage Access.
• On Android 13+, allow All File Access.
• If permissions window reappears, restart the app — this is normal for the first setup.

After this, the JoiPlay home screen will open, showing an empty game list.

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Step 3: Add a Game​

Tap the + (plus) icon on the top right.
Select Add Game.
Navigate to your game’s folder.
For RPG Maker or Ren’Py games, look for Game.exe.Fill in:

• Game Name
• Version (optional)
• Custom Icon (optional)

Tap Add to confirm.Your game will now appear on the library screen.

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Step 4: Launch and Configure​

• Tap the game icon to start.
• JoiPlay may extract or verify files.
• If prompted for missing RTP files, download the required Runtime Package and reopen JoiPlay.
• Access Settings in the side menu to adjust display or control settings.

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Step 5: Common Issues and Fixes​

• Game doesn't start: Check that the right plugin (RPGM or RenPy) is installed. Install the plugin recommendation by Joiplay.
• Black screen or crash: Try re-extracting or re-adding your game folder.
• RTP not found errors: Download the proper RTP (RPG Maker XP/VX/etc.). You can found the RTP here - Link
• Save not loading: JoiPlay supports shared saves — copy them to the game folder manually.

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Step 6: Plugin Reference Table​

Plugin	Purpose	Used For
Ren’Py Plugin	Runs Ren’Py games	Visual novels
RPGM Plugin	Runs RPG Maker games (XP–MZ)	Fan RPGs, adventures
HTML Plugin	Runs HTML and Construct games	Browser-based titles

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Step 7: Managing and Exiting Games​

To exit a game:

• Tap the menu/star icon.
• Choose Quit to Launcher.

To remove a game:

• Hold down the game’s icon.
• Select Remove Game.

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Additional Notes​

JoiPlay does not emulate Windows. Unsupported games may fail to run.Game speed and performance depend on your device.For help and updates, join the JoiPlay Discord Server.

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Once installed and configured with proper plugins, it supports most community-made games smoothly.
Enjoy your favorite indie titles anytime, anywhere, right from your phone!

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[Shinoo]

Guide: How to Play Ren'py Games on Android using JoiPlay.

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1. Installation:
Step 1. Tap the + (plus) icon on the top right.

Step 2. Select Add Game.

Step 3. Navigate to your game’s folder.
For Ren’Py games, look for .exe , .py , .sh files.
For example:

4. Choose any one for those 3 executable file. Fill the

• Game Name (or default)
• Version (Optional)
• PNG (Optional)

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2. Launch & Plugin:

Tap the game icon to start the game.
As for plugin, I highly recommend you download plugin suggested by Joiplay for better performance n compatibility, for example:

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3. Features on Ren'py:

For Left to Right:

1. Exit Button
2. Screen Rotating
3. Sound
4. Keypad
5. Console Menu
6. Keypad setting(in-game)

Most useful is the Console Menu if you use it right!
For Example for Change variable of money, relation potion etc..

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[Shinoo]

Guide: How to Play RPG Maker (RPGM) Games on Android using JoiPlay

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1. Installation:
Installation in same Ren'py using .py or .sh whereas For RPG Maker games, look for files like Game.exe, RPG_RT.exe, or similar. Like in IMG



Choose the main executable file.
Fill in:

• Game Name (or leave default)
• Version (Optional)
• PNG Icon (Optional)

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2. Launch & Plugin:
Tap the game icon to start playing.
For plugins, make sure the "RPG Maker Plugin" recommended by JoiPlay is installed — it boosts compatibility and performance.

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3. Run Time Packages(RTP):
The vast majority of RPG Maker games use 4 main types of RPG Maker engines listed here listed from newest to oldest-

• RPG Maker MV
• RPG Maker VX Ace
• RPG Maker VX
• RPG Maker XP

Choose the right RTP for right game is very essential because sometimes the game will say you something is missing for example "png/stone is missing" or similar.

You can get run time packages here - Link

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4. RPGM Features:

From Top to Bottom (Oct/2025):
Keypad disable/enable button.

• Extra Gamepad button
• Console Menu
  1. Cheat Menu
  2. Mute button
  3. Rotate
  4. Quit button
• Keypad/Gamepad button

Tip: The Cheat Menu is especially useful for editing variables like gold, items, etc.

Experiment with settings for the best experience in your RPGM games!

Notes: Use the Cheat Menu will Cautious, you May break you game. Save you progress before you you use

 

[Shinoo]

Other help on Ren'py & RPGM here...
Ahhh! Not enough gold/money/hit points!

Save Editor Online

Save Editor: RPGMaker rvdata2 rpgsave rxdata Renpy UnrealEngine Wolf Unity save dat sav rsv other files.. Change your gold items stats etc.. Enjoy!

www.saveeditonline.com

Yes this tool can save you time & helps you with your stat, say "Goodbye" to those hellish grinding days. Although Joiplay has its own cheat menu, let's just say it's a backup Plan

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How to use it:
Click the UPLOAD FILE button and select savefile you wish to edit. Wait for the uploading process to finish.
Edit your form and click the Download button to get your edited savefile

Currently supports *.rvdata2, *.rpgsave, *.dat, *.sav, *.save, *.rsv, *.rvdata, *.rxdata, *.lsd, *.sol files.

 

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[extra roy]

I have a question. Some games auto-exit. Is it something related to the game? Or my device
My device is mid.
Also, thank you.