An easy to use Unity 3D library for creating illustrated Interactive Fiction games and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is %Fungus ?

%Fungus is a free open source tool for creating storytelling games, with a strong focus on accessibility for novice game developers. Users all over the world are now using it to create a wonderfully diverse range of storytelling games.

Who makes %Fungus ?

%Fungus is developed by Snozbot, a small independent games company. Chris Gregan is the main developer of %Fungus.

Where do I get %Fungus ?

%Fungus is available on the Unity Asset Store and in the download section of this website.

Is %Fungus really free to use?

Yes. %Fungus has an Open Source M.I.T. license. You can use %Fungus with any version of the Unity game engine, including the freely available personal edition.

Can I sell the apps I make with %Fungus ?

Yes. We do not charge a license fee.

What platforms does %Fungus support ?

%Fungus runs on any platform supported by the Unity game engine. See here for a list of supported platforms.

Do I need to be a programmer to use %Fungus ?

No. %Fungus can be used to make a variety of story-driven games with no coding required.

Is %Fungus useful for programmers ?

Yes. %Fungus provides an easy way to add visual novel features to any Unity game. It is also possible to extend %Fungus to customise the workflow for your team. Checkout the documentation and tutorials for more information.

Where can I learn more about %Fungus ?

We provide extensive tutorials and documentation on our website here. There is also a comprehensive online training course suitable for beginners at Udemy.

I've made something cool with %Fungus. Wanna see?

Most definitely! Please tweet @gofungus and/or post an item in the announcements section of our forum.

How can I upload my %Fungus game for others to see?

After creating a build, you can use a hosting service such as itch.io, gamejolt.com or newgrounds.com

How can I suggest new features for %Fungus ?

Please use the forum to request new features. You can also checkout our github issues list to see what we have planned.

How do I report a bug in %Fungus?

Please use the forum to report bugs.

How long will I have to wait for a bug-fix ?

If a bug is critical and we can't offer a sensible workaround, we will try to fix it as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will aim to fix the issue in the next release.

Can I get my hands on beta versions of %Fungus ?

The very latest version is always available at our github repository

How can I contribute to %Fungus?

There are lots of ways to help the %Fungus community to grow

  1. Answer questions and post tips on the forum
  2. Contribute code either via a Github pull request or post code snippets in the forums.
  3. Improve the documentation by editing the fungus-site repo and send in a pull request.
  4. Let us know on the forum if you've made a game with %Fungus so we can add it to the site.
  5. If you write an article, blog post, podcast, etc. about %Fungus send it in and we'll add it to the community articles section.

Are you planning to integrate %Fungus into other game engines ?

Not currently. We're sticking with Unity for the foreseeable future.