Your First Game

Ren’Py games are distributed as archives (usually ZIP or APK files) containing the game files. You’ll need to obtain a game archive before importing it into Spark.

Common sources include:

• itch.io — Many free and paid visual novels
• Game developer websites
• Android APK files from games you own

Use Spark’s built-in import menu to add games:

1. Open Spark and tap the Import button in the library
2. The system file picker will appear — browse to your game archive
3. Select the file and Spark will extract and import the game automatically

Once imported, the game will appear in your library with:

• Auto-detected game title
• Suggested Ren’Py engine version
• A color tag (default: blue)

Tap the game to launch it. The first launch may take a moment as Spark configures the engine.

• Game doesn’t appear after import? — Check Import Problems
• Game crashes on launch? — See Game Crashes
• APK file appears grayed out? — Disable file filtering in Settings > Game Library